Business Development Associate
NYC, USA
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
Business Development
Description
Monad Labs is a startup focusing on building the Monad blockchain, a high-performance smart contract platform designed to drive widespread adoption of decentralized applications. With a throughput of 10,000 transactions per second, the platform offers backward compatibility for Ethereum smart contracts and aims to provide users and developers with enhanced capabilities.
Established by former members of Jump Trading, our team specializes in solving complex distributed systems engineering challenges and optimizing for low-latency, creating innovative open-source code to develop a high-performance, reliable system of great value.
Having secured $225 million in funding, we are expanding our team and seeking individuals eager to contribute to solving impactful issues in a dynamic environment.
Job Role Overview
We are in search of a Business Development Associate to drive strategic market development and cultivate new business opportunities. This role plays a key part in the early and middle stages of the business development process, optimizing and executing inbound/outbound lead strategies. The key focus involves identifying potential opportunities within the industry and establishing strong relationships with projects interested in utilizing the Monad blockchain.
The role is crucial for the success of Monad as it will be essential in shaping the ecosystem's landscape across apps and infrastructure.
A major part of our team is based in NYC, collaborating three days per week. We are open to considering remote candidates, with a preference for those located in NYC.
Qualifications
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Team player with strong collaboration and communication skills
- Deeply interested in the cryptocurrency industry
- Adaptable and excels in fast-paced environments
- Focused on task prioritization and multitasking
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Committed to personal growth and development
- Humble and self-aware
- Energetic with a positive attitude
- Curious and eager to expand domain knowledge
- Comfortable with versatility in responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development or a similar role in the web3 industry, preferably within early-stage startups
- Excellent communication skills and familiarity with web3 communication styles
- Ability to recognize partner needs and effectively address pain points/value propositions
- Action-oriented with a team-focused mindset
- Strong understanding of crypto concepts, technical aspects, culture, and industry segments
- Exceptional time management skills
- Skilled networker with the ability to build and maintain industry relationships
- Proactive and self-motivated with an inclination towards pursuing opportunities
- Strategic thinker capable of efficiently assessing opportunities and driving initiatives
Bonus Qualifications
- Established industry relationships
- In-depth knowledge of various blockchain ecosystem sectors (e.g., defi, infrastructure)
- Experience overseeing complex projects involving internal and external stakeholders
Job Responsibilities
- Manage inbound leads and evaluate relationships as the primary contact point
- Streamline lead-focused processes and strategies
- Initiate strategic outbound activities to engage with key prospects
- Identify and pursue promising opportunities proactively
- Develop expertise in specific segments to contribute to category strategy and direction
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support internal teams with business development tasks
- Drive complex deal contracts and negotiations to successful completion
Why Join Us
- Exciting Opportunity: Monad’s innovations offer a significant advancement in decentralized computation, attracting developers with the promise of improved performance for mass user adoption in the crypto industry.
- Expert Team: Our team possesses extensive experience in low-latency engineering approaches critical for pushing decentralized computation boundaries. We are assembling a top-tier team across various functions including BD, Growth, DevRel, and Marketing.
- Collaborative Culture: We are a close-knit team working together towards ambitious objectives. Our collaborative environment fosters a culture of teamwork and innovation where contributions are valued.
- Impactful Work: Your role will have a profound impact by making decentralized computation more accessible and cost-effective, driving the creation of new blockchain applications that can enhance people's lives.
- Competitive Compensation: You will receive a competitive salary and equity package.
- Supportive Environment: Backed by leading venture funds and industry experts, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of our lean and well-capitalized team.
Compensation and Benefits
You will be offered a minimum full-time salary of $95,000. Other benefits at Monad Labs include generous paid time off, insurance coverage, office equipment stipend, wellness/fitness allowance, and observance of ten company holidays.
Skills Required
Monad
Website
monad.xyzCompany size
Not specified
Location
Canada
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Sirex
Junior AI Engineer
Full time
Remote
Role:
Join one of our fast-growing portfolio startups and help build simple AI features. You’ll work with large language models, create basic automations and chat tools, test ideas, fix small bugs, and integrate AI into everyday products.
Skills & Requirements:
0–2 years of experience (fresh graduates or self-taught welcome)
Basic Python knowledge
Interest in AI, LLMs or chatbots (personal projects are a big plus)
Quick learner who enjoys trying new things
Good English for team communication
Salary: $95,000 – $135,000 USD base + equity in the startup + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc not only invests — we actively help our portfolio companies hire great people. This Junior AI Engineer role is inside one of our AI-native startups. You’ll get real hands-on experience, learn from the best, and build things users actually use — all with full support from the Sirex team.
High risk. Zero apologies.
Join one of our fast-growing portfolio startups and help build simple AI features. You’ll work with large language models, create basic automations and chat tools, test ideas, fix small bugs, and integrate AI into everyday products.
Skills & Requirements:
0–2 years of experience (fresh graduates or self-taught welcome)
Basic Python knowledge
Interest in AI, LLMs or chatbots (personal projects are a big plus)
Quick learner who enjoys trying new things
Good English for team communication
Salary: $95,000 – $135,000 USD base + equity in the startup + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc not only invests — we actively help our portfolio companies hire great people. This Junior AI Engineer role is inside one of our AI-native startups. You’ll get real hands-on experience, learn from the best, and build things users actually use — all with full support from the Sirex team.
High risk. Zero apologies.
Payment in Crypto
Sirex
AI Agent Engineer
Full time
Remote
Role:
Join one of our high-conviction AI-native portfolio companies and build autonomous AI agents from the ground up. You’ll design agent architectures, implement tool-calling & memory systems, connect them to browsers/shell/APIs, run long-horizon tasks, and ship features that make the product feel alive and truly useful.
Skills & Requirements:
2–5 years building LLM-powered agents (LangGraph, CrewAI, ReAct, custom frameworks)
Strong Python skills + experience with tool calling, RAG, vector stores and evaluation
Bonus: familiarity with browser automation, self-hosted models or decentralized compute
Fast executor who loves shipping in ambiguity
Passion for agents that actually do real work (not just chat)
Salary: $160,000 – $230,000 USD base + meaningful equity (in the portfolio company) + full benefits + carry from Sirex network
Description:
Sirex.vc doesn’t only write checks — we actively help our portfolio companies recruit the best people on the planet. This AI Agent Engineer role is inside one of our fastest-moving startups building the next generation of autonomous agents. You’ll get direct support, intros, and operational help from the Sirex team while working on frontier technology that can change how the world uses AI.
High risk. Zero apologies.
Join one of our high-conviction AI-native portfolio companies and build autonomous AI agents from the ground up. You’ll design agent architectures, implement tool-calling & memory systems, connect them to browsers/shell/APIs, run long-horizon tasks, and ship features that make the product feel alive and truly useful.
Skills & Requirements:
2–5 years building LLM-powered agents (LangGraph, CrewAI, ReAct, custom frameworks)
Strong Python skills + experience with tool calling, RAG, vector stores and evaluation
Bonus: familiarity with browser automation, self-hosted models or decentralized compute
Fast executor who loves shipping in ambiguity
Passion for agents that actually do real work (not just chat)
Salary: $160,000 – $230,000 USD base + meaningful equity (in the portfolio company) + full benefits + carry from Sirex network
Description:
Sirex.vc doesn’t only write checks — we actively help our portfolio companies recruit the best people on the planet. This AI Agent Engineer role is inside one of our fastest-moving startups building the next generation of autonomous agents. You’ll get direct support, intros, and operational help from the Sirex team while working on frontier technology that can change how the world uses AI.
High risk. Zero apologies.
Payment in Crypto
Sirex
Investment Analyst
Full time
Remote
Role:
Help the team find and evaluate early-stage startups. Search for promising projects, do quick market checks, prepare short summaries, track portfolio companies, and assist with basic due diligence.
Skills & Requirements:
0–2 years of experience (recent graduates or startup background welcome)
Strong interest in AI, crypto, and new technologies
Good at research, writing clear notes, and using spreadsheets
Organized, fast learner, and comfortable with uncertainty
English at upper-intermediate level
Salary:
$85,000 – $115,000 USD base + small carry + full benefits
Description:
At Sirex.vc we back crazy ideas in AI and decentralized tech. As Investment Analyst you’ll be right in the middle of the action — scanning hundreds of startups every week, learning how real venture works, and helping decide where we put money. Perfect first step into VC for someone hungry and smart. High risk. Zero apologies.
Help the team find and evaluate early-stage startups. Search for promising projects, do quick market checks, prepare short summaries, track portfolio companies, and assist with basic due diligence.
Skills & Requirements:
0–2 years of experience (recent graduates or startup background welcome)
Strong interest in AI, crypto, and new technologies
Good at research, writing clear notes, and using spreadsheets
Organized, fast learner, and comfortable with uncertainty
English at upper-intermediate level
Salary:
$85,000 – $115,000 USD base + small carry + full benefits
Description:
At Sirex.vc we back crazy ideas in AI and decentralized tech. As Investment Analyst you’ll be right in the middle of the action — scanning hundreds of startups every week, learning how real venture works, and helping decide where we put money. Perfect first step into VC for someone hungry and smart. High risk. Zero apologies.
Sirex
Operating Partner
Full time
Remote
Role:
Work side-by-side with portfolio founders to scale their companies at speed. Lead talent acquisition for critical roles, build operational systems and processes, shape go-to-market strategy, track key metrics, and support follow-on fundraising.
Skills & Requirements:
4–6+ years of hands-on experience in high-growth startups (previous Head of Operations, Chief of Staff, or founding team member strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of AI, decentralized infrastructure or developer platforms
Strong talent network and proven ability to recruit top technical talent
Exceptional execution skills and comfort operating in ambiguity
Data-oriented and systems thinker
Salary:
$175,000 – $245,000 USD base + significant carry + equity + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc doesn't just invest — we build alongside our founders. As Operating Partner, you will be the difference-maker for our portfolio companies, rolling up your sleeves to help them move faster and smarter than their competition. If you live for turning chaos into momentum and want to help create the defining companies of the next decade, this is your role. High risk. Zero apologies.
Work side-by-side with portfolio founders to scale their companies at speed. Lead talent acquisition for critical roles, build operational systems and processes, shape go-to-market strategy, track key metrics, and support follow-on fundraising.
Skills & Requirements:
4–6+ years of hands-on experience in high-growth startups (previous Head of Operations, Chief of Staff, or founding team member strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of AI, decentralized infrastructure or developer platforms
Strong talent network and proven ability to recruit top technical talent
Exceptional execution skills and comfort operating in ambiguity
Data-oriented and systems thinker
Salary:
$175,000 – $245,000 USD base + significant carry + equity + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc doesn't just invest — we build alongside our founders. As Operating Partner, you will be the difference-maker for our portfolio companies, rolling up your sleeves to help them move faster and smarter than their competition. If you live for turning chaos into momentum and want to help create the defining companies of the next decade, this is your role. High risk. Zero apologies.
Payment in Crypto
Sirex
Venture Associate – AI & Decentralized Infrastructure
Full time
Remote
Role:
Source, diligence, and close early-stage investments in AI-native technologies, decentralized protocols, developer platforms, and compute infrastructure. Work side-by-side with founders post-investment on strategy, hiring, product roadmap, and scaling operations.
Skills & Requirements:
2–4 years in venture capital, startup operations, or technical role (engineering/product background strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of AI models, blockchain infrastructure, open-source ecosystems, and compute markets
Proven ability to build founder networks and spot asymmetric opportunities early
Exceptional analytical skills, written/verbal communication, and comfort with high-uncertainty decisions
Self-starter who moves fast and doesn’t need hand-holding
Salary:
$150,000 – $220,000 USD base + meaningful carry + equity upside + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc backs visionary founders redefining the open digital economy with asymmetric, high-conviction bets. We move at startup speed and expect the same from our team. As Venture Associate you’ll be on the front lines hunting the next 100x opportunities in AI, crypto infra, and compute — while rolling up your sleeves to help portfolio companies win. High risk. Zero apologies. If you live for the thrill of early-stage tech and want to build the future instead of just funding it, we want to talk.
Source, diligence, and close early-stage investments in AI-native technologies, decentralized protocols, developer platforms, and compute infrastructure. Work side-by-side with founders post-investment on strategy, hiring, product roadmap, and scaling operations.
Skills & Requirements:
2–4 years in venture capital, startup operations, or technical role (engineering/product background strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of AI models, blockchain infrastructure, open-source ecosystems, and compute markets
Proven ability to build founder networks and spot asymmetric opportunities early
Exceptional analytical skills, written/verbal communication, and comfort with high-uncertainty decisions
Self-starter who moves fast and doesn’t need hand-holding
Salary:
$150,000 – $220,000 USD base + meaningful carry + equity upside + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc backs visionary founders redefining the open digital economy with asymmetric, high-conviction bets. We move at startup speed and expect the same from our team. As Venture Associate you’ll be on the front lines hunting the next 100x opportunities in AI, crypto infra, and compute — while rolling up your sleeves to help portfolio companies win. High risk. Zero apologies. If you live for the thrill of early-stage tech and want to build the future instead of just funding it, we want to talk.
Payment in Crypto