1kx is an early-stage crypto venture firm that helps founders launch and bootstrap token networks. We primarily lead Seed and Series A investment rounds with a focus on infrastructure and consumer crypto, and we actively publish our own research and work to contribute to the development of the technologies and sectors we invest in. We started in 2018 and have since been building a world-class platform to support our portfolio of 80+ companies, with the goal of being the most founder-friendly and helpful source of capital.
We are looking for an addition to our investment team to help source deal flow, conduct market research, and support our portfolio companies in the consumer crypto space.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to learn about the venture capital and crypto industries and work closely with our team and portfolio, gaining unique insights and access to the best network in crypto & web3.
- A chance to work with a dynamic and globally diverse team.
- Independent work that favors self-starters.
- Non-political, merit-based work culture.
- Future opportunities for roles within our team or our portfolio
What you offer:
- Insatiable curiosity and willingness to learn about why people behave and spend time on the internet, especially around status building and social connectivity.
- Self-starter mentality with a proven ability to take initiative and operate with little oversight.
- Empathetic and ready to roll up your sleeves and work with entrepreneurs on their most pressing problems.
- Already active onchain and actively using/consuming consumer crypto products.
- Ideally having prior experience as a long-term content creator or community builder.
- Ideally having prior experience founding a startup.
- Ideally having had at least 2 years of experience driving product, strategy, and growth at a consumer-facing company (social, creator, gaming, entertainment).
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
What you’ll do:
- Actively network and build 1kx’s presence amongst early-stage founders.
- Research, due diligence, and thesis building on 1kx’s consumer crypto focus.
- Supporting portfolio founders in growth, product, and market strategy.
- Writing and publishing content and research.
- Organize events and network with founders & investors in the industry.