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Full-Time

Marketing Lead

Posted on 7/25/2024

LayerZero Labs

LayerZero Labs

51-200 employees

Develops interoperability protocol for blockchains

Hardware
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Senior, Expert

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 7+ years of professional experience in a B2B software development company
  • 5+ years of multidisciplinary marketing experience (specifically including product and/or developer focused marketing)
  • 1+ year using DeFi and web3 products in a personal or professional capacity
  • Experience building and managing a marketing strategy and team from the ground up
  • Startup experience in a high growth environment
  • Familiarity with product marketing, content, social media, and community
  • Understand product marketing best practices and processes including the ability to think through GTM strategy, pick top priorities and projects, etc.
  • Exceptional writer and storyteller - able to communicate with empathy to passionate community members and other crypto/web3 enterprises
  • Ability to clearly articulate the value of a product/service to customers, but also to sales teams in a way that enables them to communicate it to enterprise customers
  • Technical knowledge and fluency interacting with developers
Responsibilities
  • Define the go-to-market strategy to fast-track product adoption, making it simple for our users to understand the LayerZero’s value propositions.
  • Operate at both strategic and tactical levels, managing complex products, building consensus with cross functional teams, and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data to help drive decisions.
  • Create, communicate and deploy customer insights using customer surveys, interviews, research, and analysis to understand the pain points, needs, and workflows of the growing user-base.
  • Develop market and competitive intelligence, acting as our thought leader and expert in the digital community space.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, business development, and content teams to integrate LayerZero’s narrative, product positioning, and messaging with all aspects of the user experience (including channels, communications, content, etc.)

LayerZero develops a protocol that connects over 50 different blockchains, allowing developers to create applications, tokens, and experiences that can operate across multiple chains. Their technology includes immutable on-chain endpoints and a configurable Security Stack, which enables the secure transfer of messages and assets between blockchains. Unlike many competitors, LayerZero allows clients to customize their security and efficiency settings, making it easier for developers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors to build omnichain solutions. The goal of LayerZero is to enhance blockchain interoperability, facilitating seamless communication and asset transfer across various blockchain networks.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$303.3M

Headquarters

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

145%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with platforms like Initia Labs and Flare expand LayerZero's reach and enhance its interoperability capabilities.
  • The launch of the ZRO token and its unique 'Proof-of-Donation' mechanism could attract a dedicated community and increase user engagement.
  • Integration with major blockchain networks like Tron and Cosmos positions LayerZero as a key player in the blockchain interoperability space.

What critics are saying

  • The 'Proof-of-Donation' mechanism for the ZRO token has received backlash, which could impact community trust and adoption.
  • The highly competitive blockchain industry requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, posing a risk if LayerZero fails to keep up.

What makes LayerZero Labs unique

  • LayerZero's focus on blockchain interoperability across over 50 different blockchains sets it apart from competitors who may only support a limited number of chains.
  • The company's use of immutable on-chain endpoints and a configurable Security Stack provides a unique level of security and customization for developers.
  • LayerZero's ability to facilitate the transfer of assets and governance communication between major blockchains like Ethereum, Fantom, and Avalanche is a significant competitive advantage.
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