Business Development and Ecosystem

Sei Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sei Foundation is seeking a Business Development and Ecosystem Growth professional to expand the Sei ecosystem in the Web3 space. You will identify opportunities, build partnerships with founders and protocols, and drive growth across the Sei ecosystem in New York City.

This on-site role emphasizes relationship-building, deal negotiation, and market insight. rolling application with a focus on identifying opportunities, managing a robust pipeline, and executing mutually beneficial partnerships.

Qualifications

• Web3 experience and knowledge.
• Investment or BD background with a web3 focus.
• Proven track record of ecosystem growth and partnerships.
• Guerrilla sales tactics and strong web3 culture understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate founders, new business opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Manage and prioritize a robust pipeline of projects with tracking and follow-through.
• Negotiate deal terms and agreements with partners and collaborators.
• Maintain market intelligence on industry trends and opportunities for lead generation.

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Ecosystem Growth & Partnerships

New York City • On-Site • Full-Time Grow the Sei Ecosystem on the First Parallelized Layer 1 About Sei Sei is the first parallelized layer 1 blockchain, setting a new standard in blockchain performance and scalability. By re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3, Sei enables apps to benefit from both the performance of web2 and the decentralization and sovereignty of web3. We’re building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of decentralized applications, combining breakthrough performance with the principles that make blockchain revolutionary. Layer 1 First Parallelized Blockchain Web2 + Web3 Performance meets Decentralization New Standard Redefining Scalability About the Role At the Sei Development Foundation, we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to help us grow the Sei ecosystem. If you’re passionate about web3, thrive in fast-moving environments, and know how to turn relationships into real impact, we want to hear from you. Rolling Application This is a general business development and ecosystem application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. As a Business Development and Ecosystem professional at Sei, you’ll be instrumental in identifying opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving growth across the Sei ecosystem. You’ll work with founders, protocols, and key stakeholders to expand Sei’s reach and impact in the web3 space. Typical Responsibilities Opportunity Identification & Evaluation Identify and evaluate founders, new business opportunities, and strategic partnerships that align with Sei’s vision Pipeline Management Manage, maintain, and prioritize a robust pipeline of projects, ensuring systematic tracking and follow-through Deal Negotiation & Execution Negotiate deal terms and agreements with partners and collaborators, driving mutually beneficial outcomes Market Intelligence & Lead Generation Maintain a constant grasp on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities, which funnels into lead generation What We Usually Look For Web3 Experience & Knowledge Deep experience in Web3 technologies and ecosystems, with a genuine understanding of blockchain fundamentals Investment or BD Background Prior VC experience with a web3 focus, understanding of investment thesis and deal structuring Experience as a BD team member at a top L1/L2 blockchain, with proven track record of ecosystem growth Relationship Building Demonstrable experience in building and leveraging relationships that translate into concrete business outcomes Guerrilla Sales & Web3 Culture Proficiency in guerrilla sales tactics and deep understanding of web3 culture, memes, and community dynamics Communication Excellence Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences Autonomous Decision-Making Ability to make autonomous decisions with sound judgment and clearly articulate rationale Strong Web3 Network Strong networking skills within the web3 community across platforms (X/Twitter, Telegram, Discord, etc.) and at industry events Position Details Focus Area Ecosystem growth & strategic partnerships Location New York City Work Model On-Site Employment Type Full-Time Department Business Development Application Status Rolling basis (not currently active) Why Join Sei? Revolutionary Technology Work on the first parallelized Layer 1 blockchain that’s setting new standards in performance and scalability High-Impact Role Directly shape the growth of Sei’s ecosystem and influence the direction of a groundbreaking L1 blockchain Strategic Partnerships Build relationships with top founders, protocols, and ecosystem players in the web3 space NYC Hub Be part of the vibrant New York City crypto and tech community at the heart of web3 innovation Fast-Growing Ecosystem Join during a pivotal growth phase where your contributions have immediate and lasting impact Web3 Leadership Work with a foundation dedicated to advancing blockchain technology and building the future of web3 Passionate about ecosystem growth and partnerships? We review applications on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate founders, new business opportunities, and strategic partnerships that align with Sei’s vision
• Manage, maintain, and prioritize a robust pipeline of projects, ensuring systematic tracking and follow-through
• Negotiate deal terms and agreements with partners and collaborators, driving mutually beneficial outcomes
• Maintain a constant grasp on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities, which funnels into lead generation

Requirements

• We review applications on a rolling basis.

Tech stack

• Business Development
• Web3
• Crypto