Ecosystem Development Manager, Sui
Advancing the Sui blockchain ecosystem
Open for applications
Advancing the Sui blockchain ecosystem
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To onboard the next billion users to Web 3.0 by advancing the global adoption of the Sui blockchain.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of work experience
- Experience in web3, whether through work, contributions to projects, or deep involvement in the community
- A strong personal network in crypto—builders, founders, investors, or communities
- Comfortable moving fast, working independently, and finding opportunities that others might miss
- Experience with ecosystem growth, BD, partnerships, or developer relations is a plus
What the job involves
- Sui Foundation is looking for an Ecosystem Development Manager to be on the front lines of expanding the Sui blockchain ecosystem
- This role is all about being plugged into the Web3 space—spotting early-stage builders, networking with founders, and helping projects get off the ground on Sui
- You’ll be engaging directly with developers, sourcing new projects from across the industry, and making sure high-potential teams see Sui as the best place to build
- Whether it's at hacker houses, Discord servers, or Web3 meetups, you'll be out there making connections and bringing in the next wave of innovation
- Scout and source top builders – Identify promising teams, founders, and projects and bring them to Sui
- Live in the trenches – build strong relationships with the broader community online and in-person at events and conferences
- Support and connect – Help onboard projects, provide guidance on how to best leverage the Sui ecosystem, and introduce builders to key resources
- Bridge communities – Act as a connector between developers, investors, accelerators, and internal teams to drive ecosystem growth
- Bring fresh ideas – Work closely with the broader ecosystem team to experiment with new ways to attract and support builders
Our take
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) still struggles with slow transaction speeds and limited scalability, hampering its ability to compete with traditional finance. Enter Sui, a Layer 1 blockchain designed from the ground up for DeFi. With its object-centric architecture, Sui boasts low latency and high transaction throughput - paving the way for fast, efficient financial applications.
The Sui Foundation's $51.3M ecosystem fund is a major vote of confidence for the Sui vision. These funds will support the development of DeFi applications on the platform. By nurturing a diverse and thriving DeFi ecosystem, Sui hopes to attract users and developers alike, ultimately establishing itself as a leading player in the future of decentralized finance.
The road ahead for Sui is exciting, but not without challenges. Attracting developers and users away from established DeFi platforms like Ethereum will require sustained innovation and commitment to growth. Nevertheless, Sui's unique technology and ambitious vision hold the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with financial products, making it a company worth watching closely.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Oct 2024
$8.6m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $8.6m
Company benefits
- 100% remote
- World-class team
- Tremendous growth potential
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Evan Cheng
(CEO)Co-founder and CEO at Mysten Labs. Former Head of Research and Development at Novi as well as the Technical Director of Meta. They also worked at Apple for over 10 years.
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