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Sentient.foundationMarketing & Sales 6d ago

APAC Director of Operations/Strategy

Remote (Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia)
Full-time
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Job Description

A strategic and operational leader driving ecosystem growth, partnerships, and community engagement across APAC. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution—building relationships with key partners and exchanges, running cross-functional initiatives, and fostering a vibrant open-source AI community in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and execute strategies spanning marketing, BD, and community growth with APAC as priority
  • Lead planning cycles ensuring alignment between ecosystem initiatives and Foundation mission
  • Identify market opportunities and position Sentient Foundation as a leader in open-source AI

Operations & Execution

  • Drive cross-functional coordination, resolving dependencies and keeping initiatives on track
  • Build processes and systems that improve team velocity and operational excellence
  • Support leadership in real-time decision-making to move projects forward efficiently

Business Development & Partnerships

  • Build relationships with exchanges, AI labs, protocols, and enterprises across APAC
  • Leverage exchange relationships to drive strategic initiatives and ecosystem visibility
  • Represent the Foundation at industry events and conferences throughout the region

Marketing & Community

  • Shape Foundation messaging and brand positioning with regional nuance
  • Design programs that engage developers, researchers, and builders across APAC
  • Build relationships with community members, contributors, and KOLs in key markets

Requirements

  • 5+ years in strategy, operations, BD, or ecosystem growth in web3 or AI
  • Background at a top exchange (Coinbase, Binance, OKX) is a strong plus
  • Experience at a foundation or protocol-level organization preferred
  • Strong track record building partnerships and driving execution in APAC markets
  • Exceptional communication skills; ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced environments
  • Deep understanding of open-source software, AI, and web3 ecosystems
  • Existing network within APAC AI and crypto communities strongly preferred
  • Fluency in Mandarin is a plus

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