Ecosystem Lead

Role Overview:

The Ecosystem Lead is responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing the funnel that attracts, engages, and supports a growing community of innovative and ambitious builders within the Vana ecosystem. This role combines strategic planning with operational execution to create a seamless journey for developers and founders from initial awareness to active participation in building DataDAOs, decentralized AI applications, and other innovations that grow adoption of the Vana Network.

Key Responsibilities:

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Funnel Development & Optimization:

• Design and implement a comprehensive builder funnel, from outreach and onboarding to engagement and retention.

• Analyze and refine the builder journey to maximize participation, satisfaction, and output quality.

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Community Engagement:

• Develop targeted initiatives to attract founders, developers, data scientists, and creators into the ecosystem.

• Collaborate with marketing, community, product and developer relations teams to craft messaging and campaigns tailored to builder personas.

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Program Management:

• Oversee programs like hackathons, accelerator cohorts, and workshops to nurture and support builders.

• Create resources, tools, and guides to enable successful onboarding and ongoing contributions.

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Data-Driven Insights:

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as builder conversion rates, retention, and project outcomes.

• Use insights to continuously improve the funnel and its touchpoints.

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Ecosystem Partnerships:

• Establish partnerships with educational institutions, tech communities, and developer networks to expand reach.

• Identify and engage with top contributors, amplifying their impact as role models within the ecosystem.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5 years experience in program or project management, preferably in Web3, SaaS, or tech ecosystems.

• Familiarity with developer communities, decentralized technologies, AI and blockchain ecosystems.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with a talent for fostering collaboration.

• Analytical mindset with a passion for improving systems and processes.

• Proven ability to drive community engagement and program success at scale.

This role is pivotal in scaling Vana’s ecosystem by empowering builders to innovate and create a decentralized future for the AI data economy.

This is a full-time permanent position starting immediately.

Originally posted on Himalayas