Head of Ecosystem and Exploration

Overview:

Do you want to be a major contributor to an ambitious project's design and architecture? Are you not afraid to try new things and push boundaries? Do you take great delight in taking on challenges? You're seeking a thrilling and blooming tech-first business and a caring and collaborative environment? Read on!

We are developing a next-generation interoperable blockchain ecosystem based on zero-knowledge proofs that provides tamper resistance and data privacy.

Purpose of the job

The Topos ecosystem is under active development. As part of your role, you will be tasked with leading the conception and refinement of the company’s ecosystem through connecting the technical project with the greater web3 world.

After strict focus on developing one of the most innovative cryptographic projects in the Zero Knowledge space, Toposware is looking for a talented Ecosystem lead to build community and evangelize its technology to developers and both web3 and enterprise builders.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as the first point of contact / onboarding for teams exploring the Toposware ecosystem
• Work closely with native DApps and builders to develop partnerships and composable feature sets allowing for better collaboration within the ecosystem
• Leverage existing networks and the Toposware brand to attract the best and brightest builders to the chain, while spearheading Berachain deployments for existing blue-chip DApps on other chains.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define and prioritize product features and requirements in accordance to DApp needs, ensuring they align with the overall product vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the blockchain market and competition, and use this knowledge to inform product decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and other teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product improvement.
• Act as a user & protocol advocate, regularly engaging with users, protocols and other stakeholders to gain insights and feedback on the product.

What we need to see

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, finance, or venture capital, preferably in the blockchain industry, with a particular eye on scaling Web3 ecosystems efficiently
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, particularly the EVM and zero-knowledge ecosystems
• Robust interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Experience structuring complex partnerships involving multiple stakeholders in an authentic and responsible manner
• Experience building and scaling sales/BD/partnerships oriented teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and prioritize product features and requirements based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals.
• In-depth understanding and experience of the Web3 space

Team

In a nutshell, half of us are academics in mathematics and cryptography, and the other half are software engineers. We are dispatched worldwide and our brand new HQ is located in Boston, MA, United States.

We strive for a transparent and thoughtful collaboration between autonomous, efficient, and caring people.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Masters, Ph.D., or MBA.
• Deep technical experience with blockchain technology and/or cryptography
• Experience working in a fast-scaling startup environment.
• Experience collaborating in a distributed team.

What we offer

• You make your own schedule, as long as your communication buffer allows bounded asynchrony.
• You work from wherever you want, as long as your working space remains suitable for focus (we don't recommend the hammock).
• Compensation and incentives that reach the heights of your profile.
• A chance to be part of an exciting journey into an incredibly effervescent field.

Toposware is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you've read this far and you think you fit the profile, just apply.

The way we operate

If you seek better insight into how we work, let us list our five fundamental principles:

• Knowledge - Contribute to and share knowledge
• Collaboration - Unite together to transcend ideas
• Efficiency - Thrive for achievements
• Care - Be conscientious about your work and the people around
• Transparency - Say what you think and think what you say