BRIDGING INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE & DECENTRALIZED PROTOCOLS Portfolio: https://nicksaperov.xyz
I am a Technical Product Manager with a founder's mindset. My career is defined by a deep understanding of incentive structures—whether they are in traditional markets or on-chain economies.
MY JOURNEY IN 3 ACTS:
• THE FOUNDATION (TradFi): My career began in Investment Banking, where I developed a rigorous analytical foundation in financial modeling and market mechanics. I understand how capital moves. • THE BUILD (Web2 Founder): I transitioned to entrepreneurship, founding Betaschool, a K12 MOOC platform. I led the product from zero-to-one, scaled it to thousands of users, and successfully navigated it to an acquisition. • THE FUTURE (Web3): Now, I apply this unique blend of financial acumen and product leadership to the Web3 space. I don't just "manage" products; I architect sustainable tokenomics, design resilient DeFi systems, and manage complex technical roadmaps.
CORE COMPETENCIES: • Tokenomics & Incentive Design: Designing sustainable economic models. • Smart Contract Strategy: Translating business logic into Solidity requirements. • System Architecture: Building scalable, secure platforms.
Ready to build the next generation of financial infrastructure.
| Period | Title | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 to Sep 2018 | Consultant | Hidden |
| Jan 2017 to Aug 2020 | Founder | Head of Product | Hidden |
| Oct 2023 to Nov 2024 | Product Owner | Hidden |
| Sep 2024 to Present | Founder | Strategic PM | Hidden |
| Mar 2025 to Jun 2025 | PM, Digital Strategy | Hidden |
| Jan 2012 to Oct 2023 | Strategic PM | Hidden |
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