L2 Business Development & Partnerships Lead

at  Status Research Development GmbH

ABOUT STATUS

Status is building the tools and infrastructure for the advancement of a secure, private, and open web3.
With the high level goals of preserving the right to privacy, mitigating the risk of censorship, and promoting economic trade in a transparent, open manner, Status is building a community where anyone is welcome to join and contribute.
As an organization, Status seeks to push the web3 ecosystem forward through research, creation of developer tools, and support of the open source community.
As a product, Status is an open source, Ethereum-based app that gives users the power to chat, transact, and access a revolutionary world of DApps on the decentralized web. But Status is also building foundational infrastructure for the whole Ethereum ecosystem, including the Nimbus ETH 1.0 and 2.0 clients, the Keycard hardware wallet, and the Waku messaging protocol; the p2p communication layer for Web3.
As a team, Status has been completely distributed since inception. Our team is currently 200+ core contributors strong, and welcomes a growing number of community members from all walks of life, scattered all around the globe.
We care deeply about open source, and our organizational structure has minimal hierarchy and no fixed work hours. We believe in working with a high degree of autonomy while supporting the organization’s priorities.

THE ROLE:

As the L2 Business Development and Partnerships Lead at Status Network, your primary role will be to onboard different partners in the rollup ecosystem (bridges, stablecoin providers, fiat-to-crypto onramp solutions, etc.), then drive the deployment of innovative social applications and DeFi protocols focused on optimizing yield opportunities within the Status Network. This position is crucial for enhancing core metrics such as the network’s growth and performance.
You will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential business partners, focusing on those that align with our strategic goals of enhancing social interactions and financial transactions on our platform. This includes exploring new verticals, particularly in social apps and gaming, alongside innovative DeFi protocols that offer unique yield-generating opportunities. Your role will involve initiating, managing, and expanding B2B partnerships, preparing go-to-market strategies and pitch materials to effectively engage and secure new business.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the business development efforts for the launch and subsequent growth of a groundbreaking L2 zk rollup. You will be at the forefront of developing a platform that not only supports decentralised applications but also integrates social and financial functionalities deeply within its architecture, paving the way for a new era of onchain social interaction and economic exchange.
If you are driven by innovation in blockchain technology, eager to lead a cutting-edge project, and passionate about decentralisation and privacy, this role will provide you with the perfect platform to make a significant impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the efforts to identify and prioritise potential partners that align with our mission to provide an open playground for communities to build on and thrive, while also offering easy access to yield opportunities unlocked by a native yield market. (Social & DeFi dApps, protocol developers, crypto exchanges, third-party providers, investors, industry influencers)
• Oversee end-to-end partnership process from initial outreach and engagement through to negotiation, contract drafting, and final execution, ensuring all partnerships are strategically aligned and beneficial
• Conduct thorough financial analysis and due diligence on all potential deals to ensure they are not only sustainable but also contribute to increasing Total Value Locked (TVL) and Transactions Per Second (TPS), aligning with our long-term strategic objectives
• Identify and launch new business initiatives that contribute to revenue growth and the improvement of core metrics, ensuring these initiatives align with the broader strategic goals of sustainability for the network
• Oversee the negotiation and management of contracts with existing and potential partners to maximize benefits and ensure compliance with agreed terms, safeguarding the network’s interests and sustainability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Engineering, and Marketing, to ensure successful partnership integration and alignment with our goals, facilitating the smooth introduction and promotion of new partners and products
• Keep internal stakeholders well-informed about the status of deals and partnerships, ensuring transparent and effective communication to facilitate informed decision-making and cohesive strategic alignment
• Cultivate and nurture strong, enduring relationships with key stakeholders across the blockchain ecosystem, leveraging these relationships to support mutual growth and the advancement of shared objectives
• Assist in hiring, mentoring, and scaling a top-tier business development and partnerships team capable of meeting the ambitious goals of the network; fostering a culture of innovation and excellence