Ventures Lead

The role

To supplement our extraordinary growth in 2022, we are seeking a Ventures Lead to set the strategy for Chorus One 30M Ventures Fund, research, identify, and source investment opportunities in promising early-stage blockchain projects and protocols.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the most innovative crypto-native startup companies building the future together, for a decentralized, internet-native, open, and permissionless financial system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Ventures strategy for Chorus One, aligned with the company’s overall vision and goals.
• Lead and manage the Ventures team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team’s success.
• Research and identify Proof-of-Stake infrastructure, interoperability/MEV protocol designs, macro trends, and emerging narratives to find the most promising investment opportunities.
• Represent Chorus One at conferences and other events to identify new investment opportunities and develop relationships that can accelerate the growth of Chorus Ventures.
• Build and maintain a network of key industry players, including founders, investors, and thought leaders, to source and screen potential venture deals.
• Lead due diligence efforts on potential investments, including protocol and market evaluation, risk assessment, and financial analysis.
• Monitor and report on portfolio companies, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.
• Identify and analyze relevant data and metrics to improve decision making, services, and external communications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing portfolio companies, working closely with their teams to support their growth and success.

The ideal candidate:

• A crypto-native autonomous learner with a passion for the industry and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.
• Has the ability to shift from a wide topline view into deep technical details, with a strong understanding of Proof-of-Stake infrastructure, interoperability/MEV protocol designs, and emerging narratives.
• Has excellent interpersonal and networking and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Has experience in structured research and data-driven analysis, with the ability to synthesize important financial and technical data and information in a reliable and efficient manner.
• Can take initiative and work independently, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for their work.
• Has a private interest in cryptocurrencies and is active in the community, with particular expertise in staking.
• Although the company is 100% remote, the ideal candidate should be willing to travel 30-40% of the time as required.
• At least 3 years of prior venture capital/ private equity investing experience is required. Total 5-10 years of relevant work experience (e.g., venture capital firm, venture-funded startup, top-tier consulting firm, or investment bank)