Base Ecosystem Fund Lead

Join Base Ecosystem Fund

Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen. We believe that the onchain platform is the most important builder platform since the internet ("online"). We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized, easy-to-use way. To support the growth of Base, Coinbase Ventures is investing in the Base Ecosystem, specifically the doers and dreamers who share Coinbase's mission of creating more economic freedom for the world and can help build the onchain economy.

We develop research and insights at the edges of onchain innovation, invest in early stage teams / projects in the crypto / web3 ecosystem, and support our Base Ecosystem Fund portfolio of over 60+ companies around the world.

What you'll be doing : Support all aspects of the Coinbase Ventures' Base Ecosystem Fund (BEF) investment lifecycle, including :

• Be an external presence in the Base / broader crypto ecosystem, building connective tissue with founders, investors, and technical subject matter experts
• Conduct in-depth thematic research and data-driven analysis to inform investment decisions and identify emerging trends within the Base ecosystem
• Over time : become the "go-to" subject matter expert in multiple themes / verticals to support both BEF investments and broader Coinbase product strategy
• Drive select special projects to continually improve and upgrade Base Ecosystem Fund operational platform and processes (i.e., "firm building")

What we look for in you : 5+ years of experience in a highly analytical business role (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, VC / PE) focused on emerging technologies AND / OR technical building role (e.g., product, engineering) in crypto. An unrelenting passion for onchain apps / platforms and a robust onchain resume. A results-driven mindset with humility and self-awareness. Demonstrated passion and understanding across the crypto landscape with strong points of view and emerging investment judgment. Excellent writing skills and ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy to understand messaging. Excellent organizational, analytic, problem solving, and communication skills. Affinity to network, develop ecosystem relationships, and publish thought leadership / content. Experience working with startup management teams and cross-functional execs, including product, engineering, legal, and finance.

Nice to haves : Experience evaluating infrastructure or consumer / application layer products and business models (crypto or web2). Experience at top-tier venture capital firm and / or crypto specific company. Investing experience is a plus. Data Analysis and / or Engineering experience, preferably in or with blockchains (e.g., faculty with Dune and, other blockchain data tools).

Pay Transparency Notice : Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility

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