--- title: 'Head of Korea at Monad Foundation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-korea-monad-foundation-south-korea-pse6z2tnbs7p' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Head of Korea at Monad Foundation - **Company:** Monad Foundation - **Location:** South Korea - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/monad.foundation/ac2614cd-5050-4594-87a1-56ffa2c6c3ff ## Job description The Monad Foundation is a team of dedicated ecosystem and community builders who are on a mission to massively grow the impact of decentralized tech. We believe that the [Monad](https://monad.xyz/) blockchain--the performant and parallel EVM Layer 1--will help decentralized apps eat the world. ## The Role The Monad Foundation is looking for a Head of Korea to establish Monad as the leading blockchain in South Korea by institutional and retail adoption. South Korea is one of the most dynamic and active blockchain markets globally, with a highly engaged investor community. You’ll own the overall strategy for the South Korean market, driving business development, strategic relationships and ecosystem growth. You will serve as Monad Foundation’s key representative to major Korean enterprises and institutions, covering use cases such as payments, tokenization/RWA, and capital markets. ## What You Will Do - Develop, own, and execute go to market strategies to establish Monad as an industry leader in the South Korean market among institutional and retail investors. - Own business development strategy and execution by identifying, negotiating and closing strategic deals that position Monad as a top chain amongst Korean enterprises and institutions. - Build and nurture relationships with strategic regional stakeholders including regional exchanges, enterprises,, media and regulatory bodies to expand Monad’s presence and mindshare. - Stay on top of the evolving South Korean regulatory landscape and trends to identify high-impact opportunities to position Monad as an industry leader and first-mover. ## Who You Are - 8+ years of business development experience, including 3+ years in blockchain, digital assets, or Web3 startups. - Deep understanding of the South Korean market and extensive experience in engaging and selling some of the largest enterprises and institutions in Korea. - Proven ability to engage retail and institutional investors. - Considerable market foresight in terms of what major corporations are doing in crypto and where the regulatory landscape is headed. - Robust network across regional institutions, enterprises, and web3 companies. - Deep understanding of web3 in the context of corporate strategy and how to effectively apply web3 technologies (e.g. why launch a stablecoin, benefits of tokenization, etc.) - Self-starter who takes ownership of initiatives from ideation to execution. - Native-level fluency in both Korean and English (written and verbal). ## Nice to Have - Extensive experience guiding market entry for web3 startups (e.g., providing strategic guidance, local insights and connectivity). - Deep connectivity into Korean centralized exchanges - Considerable expertise and connectivity with regulators - Robust understanding and connectivity into Korean media - Entrepreneurial experience across the full startup lifecycle, including fundraising, product launches and operations. - Deep technical understanding of blockchains. Location - The role is based in South Korea. ## Why Work with Us - Challenging problems. You’ll tackle deeply complex and technically demanding problems, with autonomy and impact. - Endless Opportunity for Impact. The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are slow and bandwidth-constrained. Monad’s core innovations offer developers and founders the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer to power global on-chain finance. - The right team. You’ll be part of a world class team, who are exceptional and highly-motivated. - Culture. We’re a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. - Strong Ecosystem. The broader Monad ecosystem has attracted support from leading investors, builders and long-term contributors. ## About Monad Foundation ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Monad Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to supporting the development, adoption, and growth of the Monad blockchain protocol, a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. - **Entity Type**: Private (Foundation/DAO structure) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the Monad protocol was built by a team including Keone Hon, James Hunsaker, and others, but the Foundation’s specific founders are not listed) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Blockchain infrastructure, Layer 1 protocol, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Web3 - **Target customers**: Developers building on the Monad protocol, validators, institutional DeFi participants, and end-users of decentralized applications (dApps) on the Monad ecosystem. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To support the growth of the Monad protocol through developer support, ecosystem initiatives, and decentralization efforts, ultimately fostering the adoption of a high-performance, EVM-compatible blockchain. [monad.foundation](https://www.monad.foundation/) ## Products & Services - **[Monad Protocol]**: A high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to address scalability challenges while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum-based smart contracts and tools. It is now live on mainnet. - **[Developer Documentation & Support]**: Comprehensive documentation, developer tooling, and grants to support builders in deploying and scaling dApps on the Monad network. - **[Ecosystem Initiatives]**: Programs to foster the growth of the Monad ecosystem, including marketing, advisory services, and community-building efforts. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (the Foundation is a non-profit entity; the Monad protocol’s token value is determined by the market, but no specific valuation for the Foundation is disclosed). - **Key Metric**: **Total Funding**: Not disclosed for the Foundation itself; however, the Monad protocol’s development team raised significant funding (e.g., a $225M round led by Paradigm in 2024). The Foundation is independently funded. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Monad protocol has backing from Paradigm, one of the largest crypto venture capital firms. The Foundation partners with various validators, DeFi protocols, and infrastructure providers in the Monad ecosystem. - **Growth Signals**: - **Mainnet Launch**: Monad Mainnet is live as of 2025, marking a major milestone. [monad.foundation](https://www.monad.foundation/) - **Headcount**: Approximately 200 employees, indicating a scaling organization. [web3vacancy.com](https://web3vacancy.com/companies/monad-foundation) - **Active Hiring**: 22+ open roles across business development, research, marketing, and leadership positions, including roles in New York, South Korea, and remote. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/monad.foundation) ## Competitive Advantages - **EVM Compatibility**: Full compatibility with Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM) allows developers to deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts and tools on Monad with minimal changes, reducing friction for adoption. - **High Performance**: The Monad protocol is designed to achieve high transaction throughput and low latency, rivaling non-EVM chains while retaining Ethereum’s developer ecosystem. - **Strong Backing**: Backed by Paradigm, a top-tier crypto VC, providing credibility, resources, and network effects. - **Independent Foundation Structure**: The Monad Foundation operates as an independent entity focused solely on ecosystem growth and decentralization, separate from the protocol’s core development team, which can foster trust and long-term sustainability. ## Strategic Focus - **Ecosystem Expansion**: Scaling the Monad ecosystem by attracting developers, DeFi protocols, and institutional partners. - **Decentralization**: Promoting validator-led governance and reducing central points of control over the network. - **Institutional Adoption**: Targeting traditional financial institutions and large-scale DeFi participants with roles like Business Development Lead, Financial Institutions and Tokenization Lead. [eco-jobs.monad.xyz](https://eco-jobs.monad.xyz/) - **Global Reach**: Expanding into key markets such as South Korea (Head of Korea role) and the US (New York). [eco-jobs.monad.xyz](https://eco-jobs.monad.xyz/) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The Foundation operates at the cutting edge of blockchain technology, offering a mission-driven environment focused on building the future of decentralized finance and infrastructure. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Many roles are listed as remote, with some requiring presence in New York, NY, USA, or South Korea. The organization supports a flexible work model. [eco-jobs.monad.xyz](https://eco-jobs.monad.xyz/) - **Compensation**: Competitive compensation packages, with roles like Senior Researcher (Mechanism Design and Systems) and Quantitative Researcher offering USD 180k–250k/year plus equity. [eco-jobs.monad.xyz](https://eco-jobs.monad.xyz/) - **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on research and engineering excellence, with dedicated roles for mechanism design and systems research, indicating a strong technical culture. - **Growth Trajectory**: With a live mainnet, 200 employees, and active hiring across multiple senior and director-level positions, the Foundation is in a high-growth phase, offering significant career development opportunities. ## Sources 1. [monad.foundation](https://www.monad.foundation/) 2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/monad.foundation) 3. [eco-jobs.monad.xyz](https://eco-jobs.monad.xyz/) 4. [web3vacancy.com](https://web3vacancy.com/companies/monad-foundation) 5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monad-network) ## Other roles at Monad Foundation - [Director of Business Development, Financial Institutions](https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-business-development-financial-institutions-monad-foundation-new-9agmkknn25aj) — New York, NY - [Head of Japan](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-japan-monad-foundation-japan-nc2m89qp65j5) — Japan - [Quantitative Researcher](https://feeny.ai/job/quantitative-researcher-monad-foundation-remote-50s56sn052jz) - [Head of DeFi](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-defi-monad-foundation-remote-wq9rv606b98c) - [DeFi Growth Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/defi-growth-lead-monad-foundation-remote-zfwf7x1ft0cn)