The Monad Foundation consists of dedicated ecosystem and community builders committed to significantly expanding the impact of decentralized technology. They believe the Monad blockchain, a performant and parallel EVM Layer 1, will enable decentralized applications to become globally dominant.

About the Position

Introduction

The Monad Foundation is seeking a Head of Korea to spearhead the establishment of Monad as the leading blockchain in South Korea, driving both institutional and retail adoption. This role is crucial in one of the most dynamic and active blockchain markets globally.

Responsibilities

Develop, own, and execute go-to-market strategies to establish Monad as an industry leader in the South Korean market among institutional and retail investors.
Own business development strategy and execution by identifying, negotiating, and closing strategic deals that position Monad as a top chain among Korean enterprises and institutions.
Build and nurture relationships with strategic regional stakeholders, including regional exchanges, enterprises, media, and regulatory bodies, to expand Monad’s presence and mindshare.
Stay informed about the evolving South Korean regulatory landscape and trends to identify high-impact opportunities and position Monad as an industry leader and first-mover.

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 extensive experience in engaging and selling to large enterprises and institutions in Korea.
Proven ability to engage retail and institutional investors.
Considerable market foresight regarding corporate activities in crypto and the direction of the regulatory landscape.
Robust network across regional institutions, enterprises, and Web3 companies.
Deep understanding of Web3 in the context of corporate strategy and how to effectively apply Web3 technologies (e.g., why launch a stablecoin, benefits of tokenization, etc.).
Self-starter who takes ownership of initiatives from ideation to execution.
Native-level fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal).

Nice to Have

Extensive experience guiding market entry for Web3 startups (e.g., providing strategic guidance, local insights, and connectivity).
Deep connectivity into Korean centralized exchanges.
Considerable expertise and connectivity with regulators.
Robust understanding and connectivity into Korean media.
Entrepreneurial experience across the full startup lifecycle, including fundraising, product launches, and operations.
Deep technical understanding of blockchains.

Benefits

Challenging problems: Tackle deeply complex and technically demanding problems, with autonomy and impact.
Endless Opportunity for Impact: Monad's core innovations offer developers and founders the best of both worlds (portability and performance) for on-chain finance.
The right team: Be part of a world-class, exceptional, and highly-motivated team.
Culture: Be part of a lean team united by collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output.
Strong Ecosystem: Benefit from support from leading investors, builders, and long-term contributors in the broader Monad ecosystem.