Head of Ecosystem

Swiss-based CV VC and CV Labs are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to join its leadership team. Are you a self-starting and sales-oriented professional with a relationship-building mindset? Are you enthusiastic about the world of Web3 and passionate about developing an ecosystem of protocols, startups, investors, and corporates? Join our leadership team and work with us in investing in the Technology For Tomorrow: Blockchain & Web3. Work in a dynamic and innovative environment, connecting to the startup and VC ecosystem and the investor universe.

Who we are:

CV VC is an early-stage venture capital investor with Swiss DNA focusing on blockchain technology projects on a global basis. Under the brand CV Labs, it operates a Web3 ecosystem builder, with hubs in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, South Africa, Germany, and Portugal, which nurtures a global ecosystem through four core activities: the CV Labs startup accelerator, global co-working spaces, research reports, and conferences & events.

Join our ecosystem team and work with us to connect the Blockchain & Web3 space to the world. Work in a dynamic and innovative environment that connects the start-up and VC ecosystem with its stakeholders.

Who you are:

We are looking for a dedicated team player with an entrepreneurial growth mindset (mid to senior level) to lead our ecosystem team. As part of our growth strategy to further expand the global ecosystem of Web3 protocols, startups, investors, and corporates looking to get involved in this space, your mission is to manage and grow our ecosystem business with hubs in Switzerland (headquarter), Vaduz, Cape Town, Lisbon, and Berlin.

Our ecosystem business caters to the needs of all stakeholders in the Web3 space and offers a wide range of products and services such as co-working spaces, conferences and events, commercial partnerships with industry players, and our industry reports. You will also lead our marketing and communications team for the group, liaise with our operations team, and be part of the leadership team overseeing both the investment and ecosystem activities of our business, where exploring synergies between the two units could lead to cross-selling or new opportunities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define budget and sales goals, allocate tasks, and monitor execution while supporting team members across all activities and locations and serve as the main point of contact between clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Guide team and coordinate the sales process from outreach and follow-ups through to closing.
• General administration including billing workflows, expenses, payments, and purchases.
• Manage existing, build, and establish new partnerships with corporates, startups, developers, investors, projects, foundations, protocols, media, and governments that are already in or looking to tap into the Web3 space.
• Oversee the organization and hosting of conferences, internal and external events, workshops, and meetups to promote knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration within the Web3 ecosystem.
• Plan and supervise the publication of both existing and new publications and research formats.
• Communicate and collaborate with event-, communications/marketing, operations, investment, and general team members to ensure that partner needs are met.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments in the Web3 space, and share relevant insights with the team.
• Collaborate closely with our investment unit to support fundraising activities, evaluate potential investment opportunities, and foster cross-selling opportunities.
• Contribute to the creation of thought leadership content, including speaking at events, blog posts, reports, and presentations to showcase our expertise and thought leadership in the Web3 ecosystem.
• Guide our marketing and communications team (internal & external) including branding, design, and global visibility.
• Compile marketing and reporting materials, securing agile and structured customer relationship management.
• Manage service providers and non-commercial partnerships and memberships.

What we are looking for:

• 10 years of relevant experience (i.e. leading a team, managing partner relationships & having P&L responsibility)
• Solid understanding of the Web3 landscape and the various stakeholders, ideally with an established network
• Degree in a related field, such as business administration, management, or similar
• Fluent in English (German preferred but not required)
• Interest in technology and startups (and ideally Web3 / blockchain technology)
• Ability to interact with and develop strong relationships with clients & strategic partners
• Excellent written/oral communication; well-developed interpersonal skills including tact and patience
• Demonstrated ability to meet budget goals
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Highly motivated team player that’s able to work independently
• International mindset and outstanding interpersonal skills, excelling at interacting with other teams on complex projects
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented during stressful situations
• Strong command of Google Workspace and Hubspot as well as working knowledge of event/production tools such as Eventbrite, Canva, etc.

Start of the position: as soon as possible

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Does this sound like a role for you? We look forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.