Head of Korea
Monad Foundation supports the growth, adoption, governance, and decentralization of the Monad Layer-1 blockchain protocol.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
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About Monad Foundation
Monad Foundation is the nonprofit organization operating the Monad ecosystem and supporting its developer infrastructure, governance, ecosystem development, grants, community programs, and decentralization efforts. Monad is an active EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain whose public mainnet launched on November 24, 2025.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Own and execute the go-to-market strategy for South Korea, driving institutional and retail adoption. Identify, negotiate, and close strategic deals; build relationships with exchanges, enterprises, media, and regulators; and track regulatory developments to identify market opportunities.
Requirements
- 8+ years of business development experience, including 3+ years in blockchain, digital assets, or Web3 startups.
- Deep understanding of the South Korean market and experience engaging and selling to major enterprises and institutions in Korea.
- Ability to engage retail and institutional investors.
- Market foresight regarding corporate crypto activity and the regulatory landscape.
- Network across regional institutions, enterprises, and Web3 companies.
- Understanding of Web3 corporate strategy and applications of Web3 technologies.
- Native-level Korean and English fluency, written and verbal.
Responsibilities
- Develop, own, and execute go-to-market strategies for the South Korean market.
- Own business development strategy and execution, including identifying, negotiating, and closing strategic deals.
- Build and nurture relationships with regional exchanges, enterprises, media, and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor the South Korean regulatory landscape and market trends to identify high-impact opportunities.
