Growth Lead

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Growth Lead responsible for user acquisition and ecosystem partnerships at Pond, building decentralized AI solutions for web3 applications.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Web3

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies to drive adoption of Pond’s AI models.
Design and build a Developer and Area Ambassador Program to attract developers and general users while increasing project visibility and engagement.
Optimize funnel metrics for developer and general user onboarding, ecosystem engagement, and retention.
Identify and implement growth loops using on-chain data insights and AI-powered automation.
Scale Pond’s developer ecosystem, fostering contributions and integrations.
Manage community growth, overseeing content, engagement, and incentive programs.
Lead educational initiatives, including workshops, hackathons, and grants to attract builders.
Drive strategic partnerships with L1/L2 chains, DeFi protocols, DAOs, and AI-focused projects.
Collaborate with marketing and research teams to position Pond as an AI leader in web3.
Define and track KPIs related to user growth, adoption, and ecosystem health.
Run A/B tests on user journeys, onboarding flows, and activation strategies.
Leverage on-chain analytics, growth hacking techniques, and AI automation to optimize engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in growth, marketing, BD, or ecosystem development in web3 or AI.
Understanding of blockchain ecosystems, on-chain data, and AI-driven applications.
Experience driving user acquisition, retention, and network effects.
Ability to analyze growth data, set KPIs, and optimize conversion funnels.
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both developers and end-users.
Self-starter with a bias for action, adaptability, and experimentation mindset.
Prior experience in crypto-native AI, DeFi, or blockchain infrastructure (Nice-to-Haves).
Familiarity with growth tools, analytics dashboards, and web3 engagement platforms (Nice-to-Haves).
Experience in developer and user marketing, grants programs, or hackathons (Nice-to-Haves).
Technical fluency in machine learning (Nice-to-Haves).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with token incentives and growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI modelson-chain datagrowth hackingmachine learninguser acquisitionretention strategiesconversion funnelsKPI analysisA/B testingecosystem development

Soft Skills

communicationself-starteradaptabilityexperimentation mindsetleadershipengagementcollaborationstrategic thinkingcontent managementcommunity management