Braintrust · 5 hours ago

Head of Business - DeFi - Remote USA

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Architect and execute fundraising strategies to attract traditional VCs and crypto-native investors while maintaining strong, trust-based relationships.

Define the roadmap, refine liquidity strategies, and identify complementary DeFi partnerships to maximize competitive advantages.

Cultivate partnerships with top protocols, attract builders to the platform, and launch growth initiatives to drive TVL and user adoption.

Recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing teams while implementing operational frameworks, OKRs, and KPIs for organizational alignment.

Represent the company at industry events and increase brand visibility through strategic content, media engagement, and community-building efforts.

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DeFi expertiseBlockchain expertiseFundraising experienceNetwork of investorsCommitment to transparencyCollaborative approach

Required

3-5+ years of leadership experience in the crypto/DeFi space with a strong track record of scaling Web3 projects and familiarity with EVM-based chains, AMMs, and tokenization models.

Proven success in raising capital and a strong global network of investors and ecosystem partners.

Ability to anticipate market trends, analyze DeFi metrics (TVL, liquidity), and position the startup strategically within the Berachain ecosystem.

Strong experience guiding distributed teams, driving partnerships, and communicating complex DeFi concepts to stakeholders.

Entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative approach, and a commitment to transparency, integrity, and sustainable growth.