Bearfoot Capital

Chief Executive Officer

Bearfoot Capital
12 - 15 years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago

About the role

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the company’s long-term vision, roadmap, and growth strategy
  • Identify market opportunities across crypto, DeFi, Web3, and digital finance ecosystems
  • Position the company as a leader in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving landscape

Operational Execution
  • Build and scale cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Compliance, Finance, Marketing)
  • Establish KPIs, OKRs, and performance management systems
  • Drive operational efficiency and ensure alignment with business objectives

Capital & Investor Relations
  • Lead fundraising efforts (Seed → Series A/B and beyond)
  • Manage relationships with institutional investors, venture capital firms, and strategic partners
  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and capital allocation

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
  • Ensure adherence to U.S. and global regulatory frameworks (SEC, FinCEN, etc.)
  • Develop a robust compliance and risk management infrastructure
  • Navigate evolving crypto regulations and licensing requirements

Market Expansion & Partnerships
  • Forge strategic alliances with exchanges, custodians, liquidity providers, and fintech platforms
  • Drive global expansion initiatives and market entry strategies
  • Represent the company at industry events, media, and investor forums

Qualifications
  • Proven experience as CEO, Founder, or senior executive in crypto, fintech, or financial services
  • Deep understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and decentralized finance (DeFi)
  • Strong track record in fundraising and managing investor relations
  • Experience navigating regulatory environments in the U.S. and internationally
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience scaling a startup from 0→1 and 1→N
  • Background in investment management, venture capital, or hedge funds
  • Established network within the global crypto and fintech ecosystem
  • Experience with tokenomics, exchange operations, or institutional crypto products

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
  • Equity participation / token incentives
  • Fully remote work flexibility (U.S.-based)
  • Opportunity to build and lead a high-impact global company from inception

Why Join Us
  • Backed by a top-tier global investment firm: Hillhouse Capital
  • Opportunity to shape the future of digital finance and Web3 infrastructure
  • High autonomy, high ownership, and high growth potential

Skills

Business Development and SalesTechnology, Information and Internet
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