szymonpaluch

Web3 Product & Strategy Executive

Experienced Product and Strategy leader uniquely bridging

technology, community, and business needs within the Web3 space. Over a decade of expertise seamlessly integrating technology and business, specializing in Web3 infrastructure, AI, and tokenomics.


Combines deep technical knowledge with a strategic focus on building meaningful relationships, driving innovation, and delivering measurable outcomes. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment between technical innovation and real-world user/stakeholder needs.

Recognized in the POLSKA WEB3 100+ Report (Strategy & Consulting). Personal goal: Harness cutting-edge technology to create new opportunities and redefine the future of the digital world.


Experience: 5 years

Yearly salary: $180,000

Hourly rate: $100

Nationality: 🇵🇱 Poland

Residency: 🇵🇱 Poland


Experience

Head of Product & Strategy
Golem Network
2023 - 2025
Directed organizational vision, aligning product roadmaps with market demands in decentralized computing. Executed a comprehensive strategy that drove a 300% increase in token valuation at the start of 2024. Expanded brand presence by forging partnerships with top blockchain platforms (Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Aleph Zero). Introduced a decentralized node reputation system and launched a generative AI PoC, boosting ecosystem trust and user engagement. Represented Golem globally, speaking at conferences in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Web3 Strategic Consultant
Beta Impact Szymon Paluch
2022 - 2023
Advised startups and established companies on Web3 adoption, tokenomics frameworks, and market positioning. Developed decentralization strategies for clients, influencing whitepapers, fundraising, and overall product development. Enabled Poland’s largest social initiative, raising $67,000 via 5,214 NFT Hearts for the Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy. Tokenized artworks for renowned Polish painter Włodzimierz Kwiatkowski, generating $15,000+ in revenue. Launched NFT-based lifetime subscriptions for DigitalFirst AI, enhancing user interest and sales during Black Friday 2022.
Chief Technology Officer
uPacjenta (en: HouseMed, Lably)
2020 - 2022
Built and scaled a medtech platform for at-home health check-ups, integrating telemedicine and data security. Helped secure seed funding at a $25M valuation, expanding the telehealth solution to 80,000 active users. Scaled operations by 6x during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining high platform reliability. Instituted Agile & Scrum best practices, boosting cross-functional collaboration and time-to-market. Led security compliance (including GDPR), establishing trust with corporate healthcare clients.
Chief Technology Officer & Co-founder
Diagnostyka Digital Hub (ex-Riot Agency)
2015 - 2023
Managed technology teams, guided product design, and provided strategic direction for diverse client needs. Delivered an innovative energy dispatch management system for a major heat/power plant (Tauron). Restructured an e-commerce platform for Poland’s largest medical laboratory, scaling to 80,000 daily visitors. Won a Mobile Trends Award for a cutting-edge mobile app enabling medical test result retrieval. Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Skills

ai
architecture
blockchain
full-stack
javascript
partnership
product-lead
product-manager
python
research
strategy
english
polish