Apply on Employer Site

ChainGPT · 3 weeks ago

Ecosystem Growth Manager (AI & DePIN) - Americas

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

ChainGPT is at the forefront of AI and Blockchain Technology, enabling and transforming Web3 through AI. They are seeking an Ecosystem Growth Manager to tackle the Cold Start problem of a new Layer-1, focusing on onboarding GPU compute providers and attracting AI builders for real-world adoption. This role is crucial for establishing the foundation and success of AIVM's ecosystem.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainCryptocurrencyInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSoftware

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and onboard GPU clusters, independent data centers, and miners repurposing hardware for AI compute

Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of Resource Providers contributing compute power to AIVM

Ensure smooth onboarding processes and coordinate technical integration with engineering teams

Scout top-tier AI developers, agents-as-a-service builders, and Web3 protocols requiring verifiable inference

Persuade teams to deploy their AI agents, models, and applications on AIVM instead of centralized cloud providers

Support builders through onboarding, integration, and Mainnet deployment

Negotiate high-impact integrations with Data Availability layers, Oracle providers, enterprise infrastructure partners, custody solutions, and tooling providers

Establish partnerships that increase AIVM's enterprise readiness and ecosystem composability

Collaborate with Product and Growth teams to structure targeted incentives: Ecosystem grants, 'Global Hunt' acquisition campaigns, and liquidity mining and supply-side reward programs

Prioritize quality over quantity—attract long-term contributors, not mercenary participants

Bridge communication between enterprise partners (who operate in fiat) and the crypto-native architecture of AIVM

Translate technical, economic, and compliance requirements into clear pathways for adoption

Qualification

Web3 BD experienceAIBlockchain fluencyNetwork of buildersDeal closing track recordCompute provider onboardingEnterprise AI workloadsIncentive design knowledgeModular blockchain understandingAutonomous work styleCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of experience in Web3 BD or Ecosystem Growth, ideally at a Layer-1, Layer-2, or DePIN (Decentralized Infrastructure) project

Technical fluency in AI and blockchain fundamentals: understanding inference vs. training, the value of H100-class GPUs, and the importance of sovereign chains

Strong network of builders and operators—including node operators, GPU providers, validators, AI developers, and protocol teams

Proven track record of closing deals end-to-end: from outreach to negotiation to technical integration to Mainnet launch

Highly autonomous and able to build, manage, and scale your own pipeline in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience onboarding compute providers or managing infrastructure supply

Background working with enterprise AI workloads or cloud infrastructure

Familiarity with incentive design, token economics, or ecosystem grant frameworks

Strong understanding of modular blockchain stacks, verifiable compute, and decentralized execution layers

Benefits

Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership

Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable to the role

Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement

The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow