Business Development Specialist, Sahara AI
Web3
Decentralized AI blockchain platform
Job no longer available
Decentralized AI blockchain platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To build a decentralized AI blockchain platform that eliminates barriers to AI innovation, enables collaborative creation of high-quality AI assets, and ensures all contributions to be fairly compensated.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience in sales, business development, or a customer-facing role
- Experience working in Crypto, BD for blockchain Layer 1 or 2
- Familiarity with and keen interest in emerging technologies, particularly AI and web3
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in using CRM software (preferably HubSpot)
- Strong research and analytical skills
What the job involves
- As a web3 Business Development Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of our company's ecosystem growth strategy
- Your primary role will be business development focused on identifying and nurturing partnership opportunities, building relationships with prospective partners, and laying the groundwork for our ecosystem
- This role requires web3 experience and a blend of research skills, excellent communication, and a results-driven mindset
- You'll also represent our company at industry events, expanding our network and brand presence
- Prospect and identify potential partners (web3, AI, blockchain) through various channels including networking events, online research, and social media platforms
- Actively seek out projects to build on Sahara Labs and partners to integrate with our platform
- Attend blockchain conferences, AI symposiums, and Web3 networking events
- Create and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads to the expand partnership pipeline
- Build and maintain relationships with partners
- Research target blockchain and AI partners to understand their needs
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and refine outreach strategies as well as co-marketing opportunities with partners
- Track and report on key performance metrics, including outreach and leads generated
- Maintain accurate records of all prospecting activities in Hubspot
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitors
Our take
Sahara AI combines blockchain technology with artificial intelligence on its decentralized platform. Founded in 2023, the company aims to disrupt the traditional AI industry by giving everyone involved in AI development an equal chance to participate and benefit.
The platform, known as the Sahara Blockchain Protocols, is designed to ensure that all users have secure ownership of their AI assets. This includes protecting their data, models, and any AI agents they create. By using blockchain technology, Sahara AI promotes an open and fair AI economy. Alongside this, the company is also addressing ethical concerns in AI, such as privacy and ownership, by building a system that prioritizes user control and transparency.
Now, the company's ambitions are extending well beyond infrastructure. Following some fresh funding to accelerate development, Sahara has entered a partnership with Danal Fintech to embed its AI capabilities directly into live payment systems. This collaboration will see the rollout of an AI-enhanced stablecoin settlement framework, alongside the integration of Sahara's "Sorin" assistant into the Paycoin app, which will introduce real-time insights, fraud monitoring and automated financial operations ot millions of users. The move also signals a shift from building the foundations of a decentralized AI economy to actively powering intelligent financial services within mainstream fintech ecosystems.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2024
$43m
SERIES A
Mar 2024
$6m
SEED
Total funding: $49m
Company HQ
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Sean (Xiang) Ren
(Co-Founder & CEO)Currently an Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, as well as a Research Team Leader at the Information Sciences Institute. Previously a Data Science Advisor at Snap and appeared in Forbes' Asia 30 Under 30 in 2019.
Tyler Z.
(Co-Founder & COO)Previously an Investment Director at Binance Labs. Prior to this, they worked in Investment at Gaw Capital and in Acquisitions at Ocean West Capital Partners.
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