• Frequent international travel is required
• Must be a fluent English speaker

About Us: StarkWare is at the forefront of building the core technology for Starknet, a cutting-edge solution in the crypto industry. We are passionate about fostering the growth of early-stage teams within the Starknet Ecosystem, and we are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our team.

Position Overview: We are looking for a Business Development Manager who will be instrumental in expanding the Starknet Ecosystem by engaging with early-stage teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and passion for the crypto industry, and be adept at sourcing projects, managing relationships, and ensuring smooth transitions for teams from pre-funding stages to successful fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outreach and Engagement: Proactively reach out to early-stage teams and individual developers to introduce them to the Starknet Ecosystem.
• Event Participation: Source teams at global hackathons, developer events, and other industry conferences, requiring frequent international travel.
• Fundraising Coaching: Support teams in their journey from pre-funding stages to raising capital by connecting them with investors, market makers, and strategic partners.
• Grant Management: Facilitate the distribution of grants to teams, monitor their progress, and ensure effective utilization of the funds.
• Networking: Establish and maintain relationships between those early stage teams and key stakeholders, including investors, market makers, and partners.
• Project Management: Update and maintain the sales funnel, including presentations to senior management and other team members.

• Undergraduate degree from top tier university.
• Strong understanding and passion for the crypto industry.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Good project management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis.
• Bonus: proven experience in business development within crypto.
• Bonus: previous experience in building an early stage venture.