Founded in 2016 by Stuart Popejoy and William Martino, Kadena developed the only scalable layer 1 Proof of Work (“PoW”) blockchain along with Pact, the safest smart contract language. Kadena’s founders (previously leading JPMorgan’s Emerging Blockchain group) built a proprietary chain architecture providing the security of Bitcoin, virtually free gas (transaction fees), unparalleled throughput, as well as Pact – the most secure smart contract language with built-in automated auditing!

With revolutionary technology, Kadena empowers crypto founders to focus on what matters most: delivering cutting-edge innovation to make the world a better place!

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Product Manager

Identify product opportunities and drive growth in the scalable layer 1 blockchain ecosystem.

• Dive deep into the needs of web3 ecosystem participants to uncover needs and the most impactful product opportunities for growing the Kadena ecosystem
• Understand the competitive landscape and influence the strategy of how Kadena can unique position itself within that landscape
• Identify gaps in tech and product offerings and develop / recommend solutions
• Identify new opportunities for innovation
• Collaborate both internally as well as with customers, partners, and the community to generate consensus and deliver on your technical roadmaps
• Drive how the ecosystem of applications at and on Kadena grows and is maintained
• Stay current with and communicate industry trends and emerging web3 technologies and adoption strategies.
• Propose and implement process improvements and best practices.
• Understand and deliver opportunities for tokenization and real world business applications
• Drive user and product oriented thinking across the organization
• Act as a product evangelist and represent the company at public events

Head of Product

Frontend Engineer

Develop and optimize blockchain applications for innovative decentralized solutions.

• We are seeking a skilled TypeScript Engineer with a strong background in blockchain technology to join our dynamic team.
• This position is critical to our mission as we continue to innovate and scale our blockchain platform.
• As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing blockchain applications.

TypeScript Engineer

Business Development Rep

Support business development by identifying clients and generating leads for Kadena's blockchain ecosystem.

• Identify and research potential clients and key decision-makers within target industries or market segments
• Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach, to generate interest and create initial contact with prospects
• Support BD leads to close partnership and deals
• Qualify leads by engaging in meaningful conversations, understanding their needs, and determining their potential as qualified prospects
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to develop and implement effective lead generation strategies and campaigns
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all lead generation activities and customer interactions in the CRM system
• Utilize various sales and marketing tools to identify and track leads, manage pipelines, and monitor progress towards targets
• Continuously enhance product knowledge and stay up-to-date with industry trends to effectively communicate the value proposition to prospects
• Collaborate with marketing teams to provide insights and feedback on lead generation strategies and campaigns
• Participate in regular sales team meetings and provide input on lead generation strategies, market trends, and customer feedback

Business Development Analyst

• Interface directly with Kadena’s leadership and iterate on business strategies
• Define and manage a comprehensive budget for the Business Development department
• Oversee Kadena grants program [targeting >$10M granted annually]
• Source and manage key partnerships for Kadena
• Actively recruit, manage, mentor, and train members of the Business Development team and ensure that the team is exceeding its quota (lead generation, qualifications, opportunities)
• Cultivate strong relationships while actively prospecting new business opportunities 
• Expected to cover any arising business or operational need that may arise within Kadena or Kadena-related companies 
• Interface with marketing department for community and communications
• Interface with engineering department for technical review of grants and partnerships
• Maintain up-to-date docs of goal progress and timelines
• Liaise with Kadena ecosystem companies and assist with business and managerial needs

VP - Business Development

Business Analyst

Support business development by lead generation and nurturing customer relationships.

• Identify and research potential clients and key decision-makers within target industries or market segments
• Conduct outbound prospecting activities, including cold calling, email campaigns, and social media outreach, to generate interest and create initial contact with prospects
• Qualify leads by engaging in meaningful conversations, understanding their needs, and determining their potential as qualified prospects
• Collaborate closely with the business development team to develop and implement effective lead generation strategies and campaigns
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all lead generation activities and customer interactions in the CRM system
• Utilize various sales and marketing tools to identify and track leads, manage pipelines, and monitor progress towards targets
• Continuously enhance product knowledge and stay up-to-date with industry trends to effectively communicate the value proposition to prospects
• Collaborate with marketing teams to provide insights and feedback on lead generation strategies and campaigns
• Participate in regular sales team meetings and provide input on lead generation strategies, market trends, and customer feedback

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