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Shelby’s north star metrics are - a) Revenue generated by the protocol and b) Revenue the protocol helps generate. To drive these metrics forward, we’re seeking a Head of Business Development to drive Shelby’s go-to-market motion, own strategic partnerships, and build the commercial foundation of our decentralized storage ecosystem. This is a rare zero-to-one leadership role where you will shape the business trajectory of a protocol from the ground up.
Job Responsibility:
Go-to-Market Strategy: Define and execute Shelby’s BD strategy across AI, media, and enterprise verticals. Shelby is built for decentralized as well as centralized systems
Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth: Identify, negotiate, and close high-impact partnerships with protocols, storage providers, enterprises, and large ecosystem players
Revenue & Adoption: Drive adoption of Shelby’s storage solutions by securing design partners, pilot customers, and lighthouse use cases
Market Development: Build a pipeline of opportunities, from strategic accounts to grassroots developer initiatives, balancing near-term wins with long-term ecosystem growth
Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with product, engineering, and marketing to ensure commercial feedback informs roadmap, positioning, and technical priorities
Team Building: Lay the foundation for a future BD/growth organization as Shelby scales
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy roles, ideally within Web3, storage, cloud, or related infrastructure
Proven track record of originating, structuring, and closing complex partnerships
Strong network across Web3 protocols, enterprise technology, and/or AI ecosystems
Deep understanding of storage, blockchain, or adjacent infrastructure (compute, data, cloud)
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience scaling early-stage projects from zero to one
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
What we offer:
100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
Equipment of your choice
Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off