Our Vision: Machines Will Be Our Future Workforce
At MachineFi Lab, we're not just envisioning the future; we're actively building it—today. We power the new reward economy by fostering a fairer, safer, and more rewarding Internet of Things (IoT). Central to our mission is the concept of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), a paradigm shift leveraging blockchain technology for capital formation and human coordination on a global scale. By enabling contributions to real-world infrastructure — spanning wireless, mobility, compute, energy, storage, and beyond — we empower individuals to invest in and shape the foundation of our future society. Leveraging our cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, a robust suite of DePIN Modules, and expertise in crafting blockchain-integrated devices, MachineFi stands at the forefront of the DePIN revolution.
Are you a maverick? A digital renegade? Are you someone who challenges the status quo, believing, against all odds, that you can change the world? If so, MachineFi is for you. Join us, and be part of the movement shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.
We are working with world-class developers, and startups that work on MachineFi use cases and applications, and we're looking for a strategic, results-oriented, and passionate Program Manager to accelerate projects building on our tech and resources to ensure their success. These programs can range from educational content, workshops, or recruiting mentors and speakers for the founding teams. It is an incredible opportunity to build something from the ground up.
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
- Manage, track, and work closely with projects to understand their need and support them through their early startup journey
- Develop an ongoing timeline of workshops, activities, and resources to support projects in their growth e.g., covering topics such as design thinking and product development; team & talent development; business & finance strategy; business development, growth hacking, and marketing, etc
- Identify, recruit, and onboard subject matter experts, curriculum creators, mentors, and advisors to help develop workshops, activities, and other resources to maximize project success
- Develop and drive the educational programs and curriculum, mentor scheduling, administrative duties and while creating an excellent experience for projects in the ecosystem
- Plan and drive culture-building and networking events for projects in the ecosystem
- Work closely with the leadership team to develop new strategies, assess educational program strengths, and address areas for improvement
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- 5 years + previous startup/tech experience, ideally in an operations-based role
- Ability to lead multiple programs from beginning to end - project management and client-facing experience are ideal, alongside being a quick learner
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present a polished, professional, and diplomatic image to all stakeholders.
- An ability to think creatively to solve problems and work without being closely managed
- Understanding and engagement within the venture and startup ecosystem; and a network within that ecosystem is a plus
- Past experience in leading or supporting a tech startup accelerator or incubator preferred
- Past experience in a tech startup or coaching startups in several areas of their development preferred
- Passion for tech startups and entrepreneurship preferred
- Web3 or blockchain technology ecosystem knowledge is a plus
About MachineFi and Our Culture:
MachineFi Lab, IoTeX’s core developer, is a leading tech provider for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), a Web3 category predicted to become a multi-trillion-dollar economy powered by billions of smart devices and trillions of sensors. Its team of over 60 research scientists and engineers released W3bstream, the world's first decentralized off-chain compute framework for smart devices and real-world data. It aims to provide advanced middleware and tools for Web2 businesses connecting to Web3 token incentives with real-world activity confirmed by user-owned smart devices, unlocking new business opportunities through its Proof-of-Anything technology, which can be used with several data sets, such as in location, activity, and humanity.
MachineFi Lab’s easy-to-use tools for the creation of X-and-earn scenarios, such as play-and-earn, walk-and-earn, or sleep-and-earn—community-owned machine networks, such as smart cities, public utilities, and other physical infrastructure. Backed by nearly 20 prominent VCs, including Samsung Next, Jump Crypto, Draper Dragon, Xoogler Ventures, IOSG, Wemade, and Escape Velocity, MachineFi Lab is building advanced technology to bring the metaverse into the real world, and vice versa.
