akoubri

Senior Business Development & Partnerships

Senior BD leader with 6+ years closing high-value deals in Web3, blockchain security, and DeFi ecosystems. Track record of generating 20%+ of company outbound revenue and closing contracts from $48K to $3M, including the largest outbound deal in OpenZeppelin's history. Expert in smart contract audits, ecosystem partnerships, and pipeline strategy across 100+ Web3 companies.


Experience: 7 years

Yearly salary: $76,000

Hourly rate: $40

Nationality: 🌏 Remote

Residency: 🌏 Remote


Experience

Business Development Manager
CLV (Clover Finance)
2022 - 2023
Drove ecosystem growth for a leading Polkadot parachain by onboarding dApps and DeFi protocols. Built cross-chain partnerships across Sei, Aptos, and BNB ecosystems, expanding infrastructure reach. Increased User Acquisition by 20% through strategic partnerships and market expansion.
Business Development Specialist
Strategy Sprints GmbH
2022 - 2023
Exceeded lead generation targets by 30% through data-driven outreach strategies and optimized funnels. Implemented data-driven client engagement strategies, improving client retention and satisfaction by 10%.
Managing Partner & Head of Partnerships
ShellBoxes
2021 - 2025
Scaled the BD team from 0 to 5 representatives, building outbound channels that drove 25% year-over-year revenue growth (~$20K avg deal size). Established strategic partnerships with VCs and accelerators, generating consistent inbound deal flow and recurring audit pipeline. Expanded client base by 20% through strategic business development initiatives and market analysis. Strengthened client relationships, leading to a 10% increase in client retention.
Managing Partner
OCTAV
2021 - 2025
Co-led a VR/AR studio; closed enterprise contracts with BCG, SBB Switzerland, and government agencies. Secured hardware partnerships with HTC Vive and Pico to expand go-to-market reach. Streamlined processes, improving project delivery and reducing overhead costs by 10%.

Skills

account-manager
blockchain
business-development
crm
gtm
partnership
sales
security
english
arabic
french