Crypto Strategy Lead

About Noumena

Noumena is building a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized AI inference
—an open marketplace where requesters, providers, and verifiers coordinate trustlessly on large-scale neural network workloads. Alongside our novel consensus mechanism, we’re also designing cutting-edge tokenomics to power the ecosystem. Now we’re looking for a Crypto Strategy Lead to drive our token launch, growth strategy, and market positioning as we step onto the global stage.

As Crypto Strategy Lead
, you will be at the forefront of Noumena’s efforts to plan and execute a successful token launch, build high-impact partnerships, and communicate our vision to diverse audiences. You’ll partner closely with our executive team, engineering leaders, and marketing professionals to ensure that Noumena becomes a central player in both the blockchain and AI communities.

• Market Positioning & Messaging
  • Build a compelling narrative and foster a diverse and extremely engaged community within Crypto Twitter (X), the conference circuit and podcasts to ensure Noumena is top of mind in the space.
  • Develop and refine messaging strategies that resonate with crypto natives, enterprise AI clients, and mainstream audiences.
  • Collaborate with marketing to amplify our narrative across multiple channels—blogs, social media, industry events, and beyond.
• Fundraising & Investor Relations
  • Assist in funding efforts by building and maintaining relationships with potential investors and strategic partners.
  • Represent Noumena’s core value proposition—trust-minimized AI inference on an L1 blockchain—to prospective stakeholders.
• Token Launch & Adoption
  • Spearhead the strategy for Noumena’s token launch, ensuring that we drive meaningful adoption and craft a vision with clear, resonant messaging
    .
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance advisors to structure token economics and launch timelines that balance innovation with regulatory considerations.
• Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
  • Identify and negotiate high-impact partnerships in the AI, blockchain, and data center spaces—positioning Noumena as a leading L1 for decentralized inference.
  • Work with the product team to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of both Web2 and Web3 audiences
    , bridging technical gaps seamlessly.
• Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Drive Noumena’s multi-phase strategic plan
    , aligning short-term deliverables with long-term growth objectives.
  • Oversee go-to-market and outreach strategies to cultivate an engaged community around the Noumena token and platform.
• Product Strategy & Development Support
  • Partner with engineering leadership on protocol enhancements, ensuring a synergistic relationship between token utility, exchange functionality, and AI inference services.
  • Monitor competitor landscapes and emerging trends in DeFi, AI, and blockchain infrastructure to maintain a differentiated product roadmap.

• 5+ years of experience in strategy
  , with a focus on Web3 or blockchain technology preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the crypto ecosystem
  , including DeFi, tokenomics, and on-chain business models.
• Proven track record of executing strategic initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced environments (e.g., startups).
• Skilled at market analysis, messaging
  , and building partnerships; able to craft compelling narratives for tech-savvy and broader audiences.
• Comfortable in a hands-on startup environment
  , tackling both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution.
• Excellent communication skills
  —capable of pitching to investors, persuading partners, and rallying internal teams around shared goals.

• Previous experience in a Web3 or AI-focused startup, leading strategy or product.
• Successful token launch experience, including…