Protofire is looking for a candidate for a hands-on leadership role ideal for a founder-type with a background in DeFi or Web3 startups, particularly someone motivated by long-term equity outcomes and the challenge of building from 0 to 1 in a rapidly evolving market. Responsibilities Oversee architecture, delivery, sales, and account management within the business unit Guide technical solution design, helping teams focus on core components and high-impact areas Own the business unit's PL, including budgeting, forecasting, and procurement Build strong client relationships with a focus on retention, upsell, and value creation Resolve escalations and continuously improve service delivery and internal processes Proactively identify risks and take preventive or corrective action Ensure full operational transparency through documentation and tooling (ClickUp, Runn.io, etc.) Align the business unit with DAO-wide standards and reporting expectations Incubate new offers and explore market opportunities for long-term growth Required Skills Experience Experience as a co-founder or early leader in a Web3 or DeFi protocol Proven track record in startups that have exited via acquisition or IPO Deep understanding of smart contracts, dApps, tokenomics, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain infrastructure (e.g. Ethereum, Solana) Familiarity with automated market makers and different investor profiles (whales, institutional, retail) Strong grasp of solution architecture and software development lifecycles Ability to analyse business models, product-market fit, and underlying value propositions Experience with business tools such as Figma, Lean Canvas, or similar Comfortable navigating market cycles and responding strategically Demonstrated ability to operate transparently in fully remote, async environments Originally posted on Himalayas