Head of DePin
Sei Labs
Remote
Posted on Jan 18, 2025
The Sei Foundation is seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) to lead the development and expansion of Sei’s ecosystem in physical infrastructure applications. This role will be instrumental in advancing use cases such as decentralized telecommunications, energy grids, IoT networks, and edge computing. As the Head of DePIN, you will spearhead partnerships and business development initiatives, working closely with infrastructure providers, technology companies, and industry pioneers to unlock the potential of decentralized physical infrastructure on the Sei blockchain.
Responsibilities
- Establish and foster partnerships with leading telecom providers, energy companies, IoT organizations, and technology firms to expand Sei’s influence in DePIN use cases.
- Identify and attract partners, founders, and developers including innovative infrastructure providers and web2 technology leaders, to drive adoption of decentralized infrastructure solutions powered by Sei.
- Lead business development efforts to secure groundbreaking projects that leverage Sei’s blockchain for decentralized physical infrastructure, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient operations.
- Work collaboratively with Sei’s technical teams to identify and address the specific blockchain requirements of DePIN applications, ensuring Sei’s infrastructure aligns with industry needs.
- Collaborate with other vertical leads and the broader business development team to align strategies and leverage synergies across Sei’s diverse ecosystem.
Qualifications
- Prior VC experience, particularly in telecommunications, energy, IoT, and other physical infrastructure sectors, OR proven experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy roles within similar fields; experience with web3 or blockchain technology is a strong plus.
- In-depth knowledge of the challenges and opportunities within the fields of , with a focus on decentralization, data security, and scalability.
- Proven ability to build and manage high-value partnerships with infrastructure providers, technology firms, and influential players in the physical infrastructure industry.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to drive ecosystem growth and adoption of blockchain solutions for decentralized infrastructure applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach to working across teams, and a passion for advancing decentralized infrastructure innovation.
