Business Development Manager

June 23

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Starknet Foundation

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Crypto • Blockchain • Software

Starknet Foundation is an organization focused on advancing Starknet, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Leveraging STARK technology, Starknet enhances Ethereum by ensuring computational integrity through off-chain transaction validation using advanced mathematics and cryptography. This allows Starknet to provide scalable solutions while maintaining Ethereum's security and decentralization. The foundation supports the growing developer community by offering resources, documentation, and grants aimed at fostering innovation and expansion of the Starknet ecosystem. With initiatives like staking, bridging, and governance, Starknet aims to empower developers to create novel decentralized applications (dApps) and enhance user experience through features like Native Account Abstraction and the Cairó smart contract language.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

₿ Crypto

📋 Description

• About the Starknet Foundation • It’s time for the digital world to be reinvented. We’re here to make sure it happens. • The Starknet Foundation stewards the growth of Starknet, a cutting-edge Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum. Our mission is to scale Ethereum and Bitcoin without compromising security or decentralization, making powerful, efficient decentralized applications accessible to all. • Now is an incredible time to join Starknet. The ecosystem is expanding - developer activity is growing, transformative projects are launching, and the technology is proving its strength. • As adoption accelerates, this is your chance to shape the future of decentralized infrastructure. • Have what it takes to reinvent the digital world? • If you’re ready to challenge assumptions, embrace first principles, and help bring fairness, creativity, and opportunity to the digital world, we’d love to work with you. • About the Role • This job post is part of an ongoing effort to connect with outstanding individuals who may be a strong match for current or future BD needs. • Specifically, we are interested in hearing from Business Development professionals with experience and relationships in the Bitcoin, payments, and DeFi domains, as well as strong familiarity with Starknet/ZK technology. • If you are a strategic operator with a deep network in crypto and a track record of closing high-impact deals, we’d love to get to know you. • How You Can Make an Impact • Lead and manage strategic partnerships—from sourcing to execution and long-term relationship management. • Identify and pursue opportunities in sectors like payments, DeFi, and Bitcoin-related services to grow the Starknet ecosystem. • Build and strengthen relationships with Founders, VCs, and web3-native teams. • Conduct market analysis to inform ecosystem strategy and prioritize outreach. • Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Growth, Ecosystem, Marketing) to ensure successful integrations and partner support. • Represent Starknet at conferences and industry events to enhance visibility and connection to top-tier projects.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or ecosystem growth in crypto or related verticals. • Strong understanding of web3 trends, particularly within payments, DeFi, and Bitcoin. • Comfortable managing complex deal flows and multiple partnerships simultaneously. • Highly networked with founders, VCs, and protocol teams in crypto. • Clear communicator, confident negotiator, and creative problem-solver. • Motivated self-starter with a passion for decentralized technologies and Starknet’s mission.