Ripple · 1 day ago
Director, Ecosystem Growth
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $255K/yr
8+ years expRipple is building a world where value moves like information through innovative crypto solutions. The Director of Ecosystem Growth will lead a team focused on expanding the use of XRP Ledger among builders, startups, and strategic partners, while developing strategies to enhance institutional credibility and support high-quality startups.
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Responsibilities
Develop and own the ecosystem growth strategy for XRPL across Americas and EMEA markets
Lead and scale a distributed, high-performing team of and ecosystem growth leads
Coach and provide actionable feedback to team members and collaborators; encourage upward feedback and continuous development
Champion internal mobility and team development, identifying opportunities for growth, realignment, and retention across the org
Review and evaluate applications for grants and accelerator programs, assessing founder quality, product potential, and ecosystem fit
Manage a portfolio of strategic partners (accelerators, VCs, and service providers) to deliver results against growth metrics
Drive founder and partner sourcing, building top-of-funnel pipelines via programs, grants, and direct outreach
Guide startups from early-stage formation to mainnet deployment, ensuring technical and go-to-market readiness
Collaborate cross-functionally with DevRel, Partner Engineering, Product, PMM on strategy
Expand XRPL’s ecosystem presence by identifying emerging trends and activating new growth partners and institutional channels
Support funded teams and partners by facilitating introductions, aligning resources, and accelerating their growth trajectory
Continuously identify gaps and opportunities within the ecosystem and launch initiatives to unlock innovation and community momentum
Anticipate obstacles and apply expertise to recommend and drive implementation of scalable, innovative solutions
Pressure-test growth strategies and ensure thoughtful tradeoff analysis across teams and priorities
Leverage insights, data, and strategic narratives to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership
Qualification
Required
8+ years in venture capital, platform partnerships, ecosystem leadership, FinTech / TradFi, or growth roles
Proven ability in deal structuring and execution, from sourcing to close, especially for early-stage teams or strategic partnerships
Strong growth and metrics fluency, including funnel KPIs, retention analysis, and partner performance benchmarking
Technical acumen—capable of engaging with product and infra teams to assess feasibility and ecosystem readiness
Institutional Finance Competence: Deep understanding of financial instruments and market structure (equities, bonds, repos, collateralized lending, etc.). Strong grasp of collateral management, capital efficiency can impact these processes
Experience in product-aligned go-to-market programs for financial or blockchain platforms
Clear, influential communicator with experience shaping cross-org narratives and executive-level consensus
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, with a bias toward feedback, mentorship, and team development
Comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments with autonomy and accountability
Preferred
Bonus: Previous roles in product management, growth, or ecosystem expansion!
Benefits
Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
R&R days so you can rest and recharge
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Company
Ripple
Ripple is a provider of stablecoin-powered cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$793.8MKey Investors
C1FundTetragon Financial Group LimitedSBI Investment
2025-11-05Series Unknown· $500M
2025-10-09Series Unknown
2023-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Brad Garlinghouse
CEO
David Schwartz
CTO
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