Octant Labs · 1 month ago
Events Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffOctant Labs is building funding infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, and they are seeking an Events Lead to manage events that reflect their brand values and culture. The role involves end-to-end ownership of events, from strategy and planning to execution and follow-up, ensuring a strong emotional takeaway for attendees.
Crypto & Web3Decentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
Responsibilities
End-to-end ownership of all events — strategy, planning, logistics, execution, and post-event follow-up
Acting as the single point of contact for venues, partners, vendors, speakers, sponsors, and internal teams
Designing events as part of a broader narrative, not isolated moments — with consistent tone, energy, and intent across touchpoints
Creating experiences that build trust, excitement, and long-term sentiment around the brand
Managing timelines, budgets, run-of-show documents, checklists, and contingency plans
Coordinating merch production, sourcing, inventory, distribution, and on-site usage
Ensuring every detail is handled — from contracts and shipping to on-the-ground execution
Adapting quickly when plans shift and making clear decisions under pressure
Following through after events with debriefs, learnings, and next steps
Plan and execute events — partner events, side events, community meetups, private dinners, workshops, summits, and institutional activations
Translate high-level goals into practical execution plans
Keep everyone aligned through clear communication and tight timelines
Handle logistics personally when needed and delegate only when it makes sense
Make sure events run smoothly, feel intentional, and accurately reflect the brand
Spot issues early and resolve them without escalation or drama
Qualification
Required
Strong experience running events in crypto, startups, or fast-moving tech environments
A real network. You've got relationships you can activate to fill rooms and attract the right people
Proven ability to execute independently and close loops without reminders
High personal accountability and comfort being the owner of outcomes
Calm under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Good judgment about trade-offs, priorities, and where effort matters most
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with different stakeholders
Taste and intuition for creating meaningful, human experiences
Comfortable managing merch as a core part of event expression
Curiosity about adjacent areas like PR, content, or community and a willingness to grow beyond events over time
Company
Octant Labs
Octant's mission is to foster a thriving Ethereum ecosystem where critical projects receive sustainable funding.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
A
Artem B.
Chief Executive Officer
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