Pond - Growth Lead

About Pond

Pond is building a decentralized AI infrastructure that leveragesgraph deep learning to powercrypto-native applications. We enableon-chain intelligence, focusing onsybil detection, security, and intent-based MEVs while pushing the boundaries ofAI + blockchain. Backed by top-tier investors, we are scaling our ecosystem and looking for aGrowth Manager / Growth Lead to drive adoption, partnerships, and engagement.

Role Overview

We’re seeking adata-driven and strategic Growth Manager / Growth Lead to spearhead ourgrowth initiatives. You’ll be responsible foruser acquisition, community expansion, and ecosystem partnerships, ensuring that Pond becomes the go-to AI infrastructure for web3 applications.

This role requires someone who understandsthe intersection of AI and blockchain, can experiment rapidly, and is passionate aboutgrowing developer and user adoption in a decentralized ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Growth Strategy & Execution

• Develop and executego-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.

• Optimizefunnel metrics for developer and general user onboarding, ecosystem engagement, and retention.

• Identify and implementgrowth loops usingon-chain data insights and AI-powered automation.

Community & Developer Relations

• ScalePond’s developer ecosystem, fostering contributions and integrations.

• Managecommunity growth, overseeing content, engagement, and incentive programs.

• Lead educational initiatives, includingworkshops, hackathons, and grants to attract builders.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Expansion

• Drivestrategic partnerships withL1/L2 chains, DeFi protocols, DAOs, and AI-focused projects.

• Work closely withbusiness development to unlock high-impact integrations.

• Collaborate withmarketing and research teams to position Pond as an AI leader in web3.

Data-Driven Growth & Experimentation

• Define and trackKPIs related to user growth, adoption, and ecosystem health.

• RunA/B tests on user journeys, onboarding flows, and activation strategies.

• Leverageon-chain analytics, growth hacking techniques, and AI automation to optimize engagement.

• Experience with building ambassador program.

Why Join Pond?

Work at thecutting edge of AI & blockchain with a highly skilled technical team.

Shape thefuture of on-chain intelligence and decentralized AI.

Competitive compensation withtoken incentives and growth opportunities.

Be part of amission-driven startup backed bytop-tier VCs & builders.

3+ years of experience ingrowth, marketing, BD, or ecosystem development in web3 or AI.

Understanding ofblockchain ecosystems, on-chain data, and AI-driven applications.

Experience drivinguser acquisition, retention, and network effects.

Ability toanalyze growth data, set KPIs, and optimize conversion funnels.

Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging bothdevelopers and end-users.

Self-starter with abias for action, adaptability, and experimentation mindset.

Nice-to-Haves

Prior experience incrypto-native AI, DeFi, or blockchain infrastructure.

Familiarity withgrowth tools, analytics dashboards, and web3 engagement platforms.

Experience indeveloper and user marketing, grants programs, or hackathons.

Technical fluency inmachine learning.