Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Ecosystem Growth Manager with a passion for blockchain technology, an eye for disruptive innovation, and an interest in working to help build and scale the XRPL startup ecosystem globally. In this role, you’ll develop and manage strategic partnerships with mentors, investors, and other partner organizations to scale the XRPL ecosystem globally and support startups. You’ll set the overall structure for what local XRPL communities will look like and build a network of local partners who can help execute on expansion strategies. You’ll work to source and recruit innovative startups globally through extensive outreach across relevant communities, and orchestrate connections between startups, mentors, investors, and other strategic partners. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Manage and coordinate across GTM strategies for engaging developers in new prioritized geographies, acting as the execution lead in various markets
2. Develop and manage strategic partnerships with mentors, investors, and other partner organizations to support startups
3. Facilitate regular communication and provide updates to the extended ecosystem network
4. Source and recruit innovative startups globally through extensive outreach across relevant communities
5. Orchestrate connections between startups, mentors, investors, and other strategic partners
6. Cultivate and maintain investor network through ongoing engagement, including regular updates on startup progress, new startupups or deal flow
7. Help portfolio startups access resources, mentors, and connections within the ecosystem to accelerate their growth and development
8. Partner with engineering and product teams to architect tailored solutions and facilitate technical mentoring
9. Develop relationships with external partners both within and outside web3, working with these partners to establish thriving local XRPL ecosystems
10. Drive the outreach to Web3 communities and partners to help promote and partner on existing programs like XRPL Zone, Apex, and other XPRL events
11. Conduct industry research, present findings and insights clearly and concisely to the cross functional team
12. Set up systems and processes to ensure successful community building and participation
13. Work closely with design, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment and focus on community-building activities
14. Monitor trends to advise on ecosystem opportunities and risks

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

1. Proven Experience in Web3 Community Building: Experience building Web3 communities and an existing network to tap into, passion for building blockchain communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems
2. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Strategic Thinking: Skilled at working through iterative cycles to test, learn and refine new initiatives until they meet the business objective; ability to be both creative and strategic
3. Strong Program Management Skills: Experience taking a strategy from inception to execution; proven ability to manage end-to-end programs with minimal supervision 
4. Cross-Functional Skills: Excellent at collaborating with and influencing many contributors, managing different opinions and stakeholders, and driving toward a unified decision 
5. Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
6. International Expansion: Bonus points for experience driving international expansion at high-growth startups
7. Proactive self starter, energetic and relentless in the pursuit of moving the needle
8. Serious attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
9. Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-intensity start-up environment

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Community Moderator
• Growth Strategy
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Collaboration