ericvogel
Coo | Head Of Product | Web3 Strategy Lead
Product and operations leader with 15+ years scaling SaaS, fintech, and blockchain ventures. Co-founded an award-winning Layer 2 (XRPL) recognized as Best Blockchain Startup at the European Blockchain Convention, and advised platforms like HyroTrader to $1M+ payouts and 23k+ users. Proven track record in COO leadership, product strategy, tokenomics, compliance, and global team building (20–35+ across UK, EU, MEA, US). Experienced fundraiser ($50M+ SAFT/SAFE) with deep VC, CEX/DEX, and market maker networks. Open to COO, Head of Product, or Strategy roles across the Web3 ecosystem.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $150,000
Hourly rate: $100
Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States
Residency: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Experience
Co-Founder
Circularr 2020 - 2025
Co-founded and scaled a Layer 2 on XRPL; awarded 'Best Blockchain Startup' at the European Blockchain Convention. Directed supply chain, hardware, and R&D; for reverse vending machines deployed across sports stadiums in UK & Australia. Built FCA, SAFE, and international compliance frameworks; raised multi-million funding rounds. Secured strategic partnerships with Aramco, NatWest, and Archax. Scaled and managed cross-functional teams of 35+ across UK, Poland, UAE & Asia. Closed operations following client restructuring in recycling/banking sector; seeking next challenge.
Co-Founder
Bonfire IT 2017 - 2019
Founded and scaled a development agency delivering enterprise SaaS and mobile solutions. Developed prototypes that enabled clients to raise $30M+ in investment. Secured MGA and UKGC licenses for sportsbook platform, enabling spin-off and investor acquisition. Built and managed teams of 25+ engineers, designers, and PMs across UK, Poland, Kuwait.
Senior Producer
VCCP 2016 - 2017
Delivered award-winning campaigns for O2, FA, Kia, Canon, Nationwide. Oversaw $50K–$500K budgets; managed creative + tech teams. Produced integrated campaigns improving client brand engagement by 20%+.
Head of Project Management
Ampersand Mobile 2015 - 2016
Oversaw IoT & smart home projects across iOS, Android, and web platforms. Implemented Agile delivery workflows with Jira + Confluence. Drove client engagement and upsell opportunities.
Program Manager
Google Maps (via Odesk/Google) 2011 - 2012
Managed 200+ global contributors and 10+ regional leads, improving coverage in 20+ countries. Directed $4M operations budget, optimizing vendor spend and boosting data accuracy by 35%. Scaled contributor network for global product expansion.
Skills
account-manager
business-development
customer-success
product-lead
product-manager
project-manager
python
tech-lead
operations
english