Business Development Manager - US
Company Overview:
Horizen Labs is a leader in developing privacy-focused, zero-knowledge technology to enhance security and connectivity in the digital realm. Established in 2019, our focus lies at the convergence of research, protocol innovation, and ecosystem expansion, facilitating scalable and verifiable solutions with platforms such as zkVerify and Horizen. We engage in impactful initiatives like ApeChain and offer specialized consulting in zero-knowledge ecosystems, uniting a global team committed to reshaping Web3 and digital trust. With operations in New York, Milan, as well as remote work opportunities, we are actively reshaping possibilities in the decentralized space.
At Horizen Labs, our core strength lies in our talented team, driving a culture where individuals are empowered to realize their visions. We believe in the power of diversity to fuel innovation and meaningful engagement, crucial for crafting exceptional products. Leveraging a hybrid operational model with a dispersed global workforce collaborating with our offices in New York City and Milan, are you ready to be part of our journey in redefining the future with groundbreaking blockchain technology?
Role Overview:
A Business Development Manager is sought for their profound expertise in Web3 and blockchain technology to oversee operations across the US. The key responsibilities include fostering regional relationships, bolstering our public blockchain ecosystem Horizen and zkVerify, and forging new integrations, partnerships, and distribution channels within the Web3 sector in the US. The role requires engagements with Web3 protocols and developers in the US blockchain arena to drive Horizen and zkVerify's adoption.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Accountability: Spearhead integrations and partnerships for Horizen Labs' flagship products, Horizen and zkVerify, with performance gauged through diverse metrics.
Exploration and Analysis: Initiate discussions with potential partners, delve into Web3 sectors, and share insights with Product, Marketing, and Enterprise Solutions teams.
Preparation and Evaluation: Collaborate across departments to craft tailored blockchain solutions with transparent ROI rationale.
Pitching and Dialogue: Coordinate with various departments to produce proposals for potential alliances and lead deals from negotiation to finalization and beyond.
Client Success: Support existing partners in maximizing the benefits of Horizen Labs' offerings, ensuring guaranteed ROIs and identifying product enhancements that align with partners' needs.
Continuous Enhancement: Refine the company's BD approach and processes to achieve growth objectives.
Team Development: Mentor and nurture a team of enthusiastic business development managers and associates for collective success.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Curiosity, humility, and ingenuity.
- A fervor for blockchain technology, embracing DeFi applications, NFTs, wallets, DAO tools, and other crucial Web3 components.
- Preferably, candidates with a technical Master’s degree and a history of forging partnerships in the Web3 domain.
- Demonstrated ability to devise solutions for enterprise challenges, coupled with in-depth business comprehension.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking abilities, including established relationships with potential partner networks or experience in engaging with executive leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to articulate complex blockchain concepts to varied audiences.
Equal Opportunities:
Horizen Labs embraces diversity and is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. For accommodations related to disabilities throughout the application process, kindly reach out to us via email.
Podcast Host / Video Content Creator
Is this you?
✅ You’re a crypto storyteller – You can interview a privacy dev, explain L2 wars, or debate tokenomics like it’s a sport.
✅ Your voice commands attention – Whether on mic or camera, you make technical topics thrilling.
✅ You know what’s next – From EigenLayer airdrops to Politico’s latest anti-crypto hit, you spot angles others miss.
✅ You’re plugged into the scene – You DM with project founders and lurk in dev Discords for scoops.
What you’ll do:
🎧 Host The Defiant’s flagship podcast – Deep-dives with guests like Vitalik, Cobie, or anonymous DeFi degens.
📹 Create viral video content – Breakdowns, conference coverage, and explainers for YouTube/TikTok.
💡 Shape editorial direction – Pitch episode ideas that’ll break the internet (or at least Crypto Twitter).
Hard requirements:
🔒 A demo reel or clips – Show us you can entertain AND inform.
🔒 On-chain credibility – No “crypto curious” applicants. Prove you’ve used DeFi, traded NFTs, or contributed to projects.
Ready to be the voice of Web3? Send your portfolio + favorite crypto hot take.
Korean Growth Lead
Blockchain Advisor/Expert
Who You Are:
✅ You don’t just follow crypto—you live it. You trade, stake, farm, bridge, and interact with DeFi protocols daily. You understand MEV, smart contract risks, and the nuances of different L1/L2 ecosystems.
✅ You can break down complex concepts into digestible insights. Whether it’s explaining restaking, ZK-proofs, or the latest meme coin frenzy, you make it clear for both beginners and pros.
✅ You have a pulse on everything crypto. From regulatory shifts to the newest airdrops, you spot trends before they go mainstream.
✅ You can prove your expertise. We don’t work with self-proclaimed "gurus." Show us your wallets, on-chain activity, research threads, GitHub contributions, or anything that proves you’re a real player in this space.
What You’ll Do:
🔍 Guide our journalists on technical accuracy, emerging trends, and under-the-radar narratives.
📊 Provide real-time insights on market movements, protocol upgrades, and ecosystem shifts.
🎤 Occasionally contribute to podcasts, interviews, or deep-dive reports as a subject-matter expert.
🤝 Connect us with key players—founders, devs, and analysts—to elevate our reporting.
What We Offer:
🔥 A platform with massive reach—your insights will shape how millions perceive crypto.
🔥 Exclusive access to industry leaders, events, and alpha.
🔥 Flexible engagement—remote, part-time, or full-time. We’re open to discussion.
🔥 Payment in crypto (USDC, ETH, BTC) if you prefer.
Non-Negotiable Requirement:
🔒 You must provide verifiable proof of your crypto activity. No exceptions. We need real experts, not armchair analysts.
Ready to shape the future of crypto media? Send your application with proof of your expertise—let’s build the definitive voice of Web3 together. 🚀
Crypto-Native Social Media Manager
Is this you?
✅ You breathe crypto 24/7 – You track Vitalik’s tweets, spot CT alpha before it pumps, and know which anonymous dev just rugged a meme coin.
✅ You turn complexity into virality – You can explain re-staking with a meme or thread LSDfi in a way that gets retweeted by whales.
✅ You’re a strategist, not just a poster – You know how to grow audiences across Twitter, LinkedIn, Farcaster, and beyond—with tactics unique to Web3.
✅ You move at blockchain speed – When news breaks (hacks, forks, SEC lawsuits), you’re first to react with sharp takes, not corporate fluff.
What you’ll do:
🔥 Run our social empire – Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, Mirror—you’ll own the voice and vibe.
🔥 Launch viral campaigns – Think threadstorms, meme wars, and community challenges that boost engagement.
🔥 Partner with influencers – Coordinate takeovers, Spaces, and collabs with top names in DeFi.
🔥 Turn data into action – Track what content performs and double down on what works.
Hard requirements:
🔒 Proof of your crypto chops – Show us your anon Twitter with killer engagement, a newsletter, or a Discord you’ve grown.
🔒 No corporate-speak – We want someone who talks like a real human, not a PR bot.
Want to redefine crypto media? Send your resume + links to your best social work (or secret CT account). Payment in USDC/ETH possible.
KOL Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time KOL Business Development to join our team.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven KOL Business Development to drive user growth and enhance brand visibility for our exchange. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with local KOLs, influencers, communities, projects, and strategic partners to promote our platform.
- Identify and build relationships with local KOLs/influencers/, communities, projects, and other potential partners to promote the exchange in order to achieve user growth.
- As a representative of the exchange, to build and maintain a good relationship with KOLs and marketing channels to achieve long-term partnership
- Be responsible for the execution and performance of KOL marketing strategy, track and analyze results, and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance and maximum ROI.
- Stay updated with local industry developments trends, conduct market research and create strategies when required
- Attend events as a representative of the exchange when required, expand network and bring in more leads for the exchange
Requirements:
- Experience as KOL BD in similar companies/markets
- Understanding of cryptocurrency
- Fluent in English
Preferred Qualification:
- Japanese speaking proficiency