Founders Factory Africa is hiring a

Web3 Co-Founder (Riskbloq)

Riskbloq is a blockchain analytics platform that creates risk profiles for the +15000 digital assets within the marketplace. Investors use Riskbloq to discover emerging opportunities and evaluate their portfolio's risk exposure. Riskbloq does this by enriching on-chain data with off-chain data sources to create a unique perspective of market opportunities.

We are looking for a driven individual to partner with the existing Founder and navigate operational

efficiency, growth, commercialisation, team formation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships and collaborations to drive growth and expand the company's reach in the European, American and Asian markets
• Collaborate with the CEO and other senior leaders to develop and implement the company's operational strategies and plans.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the company, including marketing, sales, and customer service.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor and analyse key performance metrics, provide regular reports to the CEO and other stakeholders, and make data-driven decisions to drive growth.
• Build and manage a high-performing team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Participate in fundraising activities and engage with investors as needed.
• Represent the company externally and participate in industry events and conferences as needed.

Requirements

• A business development or commercial background in the blockchain or cryptocurrency space is key
• Commercial expertise in the European and/or American and/or Asian markets.
• Strong understanding of start-up operations, including marketing, sales, and customer service.
• Proven track record of successfully scaling operations and driving growth in a start-up or high-growth company.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited resources and ambiguity.
• Passion for our mission and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected

Non-negotiables

• Sheer resilience and appreciation for failure
• Relentless focus on objectives and momentum
• Relentlessly resourceful and creative problem solving
• High risk tolerance and boundless ambition
• A collaborative approach and willingness to be wrong

Working on a Founders Factory venture provides a rare opportunity for you to team up with world-class thinkers, entrepreneurs, and creators in building and launching a successful tech start-up. This role offers the freedom and excitement of working in a nippy early-stage start-up coupled with a large organisation's financial stability and resource access. 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead a game-changing start-up with global growth aspirations and to help shape the future of Africa's start-up ecosystem.