I’m an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in business development, ecosystem building, and strategic partnership management within the blockchain and DeFi industries. My career is defined by my ability to align innovative projects with high-growth opportunities, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a robust global network to drive adoption and long-term success.
I excel at identifying high-potential partnerships, managing multi-million-dollar ecosystem funds, and guiding portfolio companies through critical growth phases, including fundraising, tokenisation, and market expansion. My experience spans leading business development at Polkadot, managing a $300M grants programme at NYM Technologies, and supporting a $235M ecosystem fund at Oasis Protocol, where I sourced investments, supported founders, and connected them with strategic investors.
What sets me apart is my combination of strategic vision, operational execution, and ability to connect diverse stakeholders—from developers and startups to VCs and institutional investors. I’m skilled at fostering communities, developing KPIs to measure impact, and synthesising complex market insights into actionable strategies.
I thrive on building ecosystems that scale sustainably and creating value by combining technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative leadership style. Whether driving innovation or supporting portfolio growth, I bring an unwavering focus on excellence and outcomes.
| Period | Title | Company |
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| Jul 2024 to Present | Business Development Lead | Hidden |
| Sep 2023 to Jul 2024 | Head of Business Development | Hidden |
| Feb 2022 to Aug 2023 | Grants Manager | Hidden |
| Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 | Product Development Lead | Hidden |
| Dec 2019 - Sep 2021 | Partnerships Lead | Hidden |
| Feb 2018 - Dec 2019 | Management Consultant | Hidden |
| Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 | Entrepreneur In Residence | Hidden |
| Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 | Senior Associate | Hidden |
| Sep 2013 - Nov 2015 | BI Analyst | Hidden |
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