Base Ecosystem Fund Lead

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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen.

We believe that the onchain platform is the most important builder platform since the internet. We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized, easy-to-use way.

To support the growth of Base, Coinbase Ventures is investing in the Base Ecosystem, specifically the doers and dreamers who share Coinbase’s mission of creating more economic freedom for the world and can help build the onchain economy. We develop research and insights at the edges of onchain innovation, invest in early stage teams / projects in the crypto/web3 ecosystem, and support our Base Ecosystem Fund portfolio of over 60+ companies around the world.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Coinbase Ventures’ Base Ecosystem Fund (BEF) investment lifecycle.
• Be an external presence in the Base / broader crypto ecosystem, building connective tissue with founders, investors, and technical subject matter experts.
• Conduct in-depth thematic research and data-driven analysis to inform investment decisions and identify emerging trends within the Base ecosystem.
• Over time: become the “go-to” subject matter expert in multiple themes / verticals to support both BEF investments and broader Coinbase product strategy.
• Drive select special projects to continually improve and upgrade Base Ecosystem Fund operational platform and processes (i.e., “firm building”).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a highly analytical business role (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, VC/PE) focused on emerging technologies AND/OR technical building role (e.g., product, engineering) in crypto.
• An unrelenting passion for onchain apps / platforms and a robust onchain resume.
• A results-driven mindset with humility and self-awareness.
• Demonstrated passion and understanding across the crypto landscape with strong points of view and emerging investment judgment.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy to understand messaging.
• Excellent organizational, analytic, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Affinity to network, develop ecosystem relationships, and publish thought leadership / content.
• Experience working with startup management teams and cross-functional execs, including product, engineering, legal, and finance.

Nice to haves

• Experience evaluating infrastructure or consumer/application layer products and business models (crypto or web2).
• Experience at top-tier venture capital firm and/or crypto specific company.
• Investing experience is a plus.
• Data Analysis and/or Engineering experience, preferably in or with blockchains (e.g., familiarity with Dune and other blockchain data tools).

Benefits

• Full time offers include bonus eligibility and benefits (medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
• Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period.
• Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Wellness Stipend, Mobile/Internet Reimbursement, Connections Stipend.
• Volunteer Time Off, Fertility Counseling and Benefits, Generous Time off/Leave Policy.
• The option of getting paid in digital currency.

Additional details

• Job #: P71736
• Location policy: Remote-first with required in-person participation throughout the year and multiple team/company offsites.
• Pay Range: $167,280—$196,800 USD (target annual salary; offers also include bonus eligibility + benefits).
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• AI disclosure: Coinbase pilots AI tools for initial screening for select roles; a human recruiter reviews interview responses.