Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Chief of Staff
You will act as the right hand of the CEO, managing multiple business development and operational processes from start to finish in a fast-moving, early-stage startup environment. You'll be expected to be a self-starter who thrives amid chaotic, unpredictable, and non-linear challenges. In the first few months, you'll also take on responsibilities typically handled by a Head of Business Development and a Head of Fundraising. This is a remote, fixed-contract position with no office provided, and the company operates off-shore. Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not offered.
Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate relationships with venture capitalists, family offices, and investment syndicates
- Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy tailored to the company's objectives
- Lead negotiations with potential investors
- Drive the fundraising process from initiation to completion, closing the Seed Round within the targeted $5m
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan aligned with web3 technology trends
- Make strategic decisions on partnerships, acquisitions, and resource allocation
- Oversee all facets of project operations including technology development, token management, and compliance
- Collaborate regularly with technical teams to ensure alignment with project goals
- Stay abreast of trends and developments in the web3 space and provide insights and recommendations
- Identify opportunities and technologies to enhance competitive positioning
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with investors, partners, and stakeholders
- Engage with the crypto community by addressing inquiries and providing updates
- Leverage social media, blogs, and events to drive business development opportunities
- Develop and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and strategies for financial health and sustainability
Requirements
- 5+ years of real experience in tech business development (tech sales, presales marketing, fundraising) or operations supporting these activities
- Mandatory experience in early-stage or growth-stage startups, minimum 3 years in crypto, AI, fintech, gaming, gambling or forex
- Extensive network within the investment community
- Charismatic communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to close deals with investors and paying customers
- Intelligent use of auxiliary AI tools like Copilot, GPT for CRM purposes and keeping track of clients
- Strong passion about new technologies, particularly crypto and AI
- Strong communication skills
- Strong crisis management skills
- Perfect English required
- Working or native knowledge of other major global languages is a plus
- Experience working with a team in a non-corporate environment
Benefits
- Performance-dependent bonuses including commission from funding raised
- Vesting in the form of tokens
- Access to personal networks and prestigious memberships of the company, its advisors and the CEO
- Invitations to attend conferences or business events in global hotspots with expenses paid by the company