doinglifewell

Entrepreneur, Founder, And Consultant

Visionary entrepreneur and Senior Polkadot Ambassador with over five years in blockchain, I lead innovative startups and ecosystem growth initiatives. As CEO of DeStore.Network, I pioneered the first hybrid marketplace on Polkadot, blending technical expertise with purpose-driven innovation. Since 2017, I’ve championed blockchain technologies, developing cutting-edge solutions that advance decentralized systems. My experience in film production for Discovery Channel’s Black Opal Hunters demonstrates my ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. With a background in maritime engineering leadership, I bring adaptability, resilience, and strategic insight to the fast-evolving Web3 landscape. Passionate about collaboration, I engage stakeholders—teams, partners, and communities—to deliver impactful outcomes, showcasing a commitment to excellence. My technical acumen, strategic mindset, and relentless passion for learning drive success in the dynamic fields of Web3 and decentralized technology.

Experience: 8 years

Yearly salary: $120,000

Hourly rate: $60

Nationality: 🇦🇺 Australia

Residency: 🇦🇺 Australia

Experience

Founder

Kotzur Marine Industries TA DeStore

2022 - 2025

Senior Polkadot Ambassador & CEO DeStore Network / Polkadot Ecosystem (Remote) Jul 2019 – Present Sydney / Byron Bay / Global Key Achievements: Founded DeStore Network, the first hybrid marketplace on Polkadot. - Led full-cycle delivery from concept, fundraising, community activation, and product deployment. - Discovery Channel’s Opal Hunters, blending Web3 storytelling with mass media. - Coordinated 9 grantees in the Phragmèn Initiative Fund (PIF); delivered reporting, KPI tracking, and governance alignment. - Built and managed onboarding frameworks for the Polkadot Ambassador Fellowship; led workshops and strategy design. Key Skills: - Web3 project leadership & ecosystem growth - Community engagement, PR, and KOL strategy - Product & go-to-market execution - Governance participation and grant management - Cross-functional coordination (technical + creative)

Director

Kotzur Marine Industries Trading as Offshore Fabrications

2014 - 2022

Nov 2014 – Dec 2022 Clients: Neptune Asset Integrity, Mermaid Marine Offshore, Toll Marine Logistics, Sea Swift, Bureau of Meteorology, Coral Expeditions, Toll INPEX, Northern Territory Government, YWAM Medical Ships Key Achievements: - Managed marine vessel refits and turnkey projects with budgets up to $1.2M, delivered on time and within scope. - Coordinated subcontractors and internal teams to streamline project execution. - Delivered detailed project status and financial reports to clients and classification societies.

Skills

business-development

english

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