Michael Shlayen

Connecting Web3, Crypto, Blockchain, AI Ecosystems - Recruitment | Executive Search | Talent & Jobs | VC | Funding | Marketing | Advisory | Real Estate | Bitcoin | Ethereum | DeFi

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🚀 About Me

With over two decades in recruitment, executive search, marketing, and consulting, I help founders, funds, and teams scale globally.

In 2016, I discovered Bitcoin and blockchain and immediately recognized their potential to reshape finance, ownership, and work itself. Since then, I’ve been deeply involved in building the crypto talent ecosystem - connecting innovators with builders, investors, and visionaries shaping the future of money, infrastructure, and decentralized technology.

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🔹 Blockchain Headhunter — blockchainheadhunter.com

Founded in 2017 as one of the first specialized crypto & Web3 recruitment agencies, we’ve completed 340+ placements across DeFi, Infra, Layer-1s, Layer-2s, Gaming, AI, and Stablecoin projects, from startups to unicorns.
Our 300,000+ community of crypto professionals gives us unmatched reach into developers, founders, investors, and executives across the ecosystem.

Roles we place:
🧠 Engineering (Solidity, Rust, Cosmos, zk, smart contracts, protocol, infra)
📈 Marketing, Growth, Community, Tokenomics, Product
⚖️ Legal, Finance, Operations
🎯 Executive & C-suite (CEO, COO, CTO, CMO, CFO, Head of Engineering, Head of Product)

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🔹 Crypto Funding — cryptofunding.vc

We connect Web3 startups, investors, and venture funds, helping early-stage teams raise capital and expand through our global founder and VC network.
We’ve facilitated multi-million-dollar rounds and bring insider visibility into funding trends, token launches, and strategic partnerships.

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🔹 Crypto Real Estate — cryptorealestate.cc

The largest platform for buying and selling real estate with crypto, featuring 1,500+ listings globally. Explore opportunities, list your property, or diversify your portfolio using digital assets.

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🔹 CryptoCareer.cc — cryptocareer.cc

Helping professionals transition, grow, and advance their careers in Web3 through expert coaching & insights

Founder & CEO

🔹 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 - https://blockchainheadhunter.com/

I founded one of the first recruitment agencies in the space at that time in 2017, which remains among the leading talent providers in crypto & web3 ever since.

During these years we have completed hundreds of recruitment assignments for some of the top companies and startups in the industry. We have also built the largest online talent community in crypto with 150k followers across various social platforms. which provides us with a unique insight and access to top professionals, companies and stakeholders in web3, allowing us to make meaningful connections.

If you are exploring jobs or hiring in crypto, web3, blockchain, defi, nft you are welcome to connect here or via Telegram @blockchainheadhunter. 

You can also explore, apply for all open positions as well as join our communities across the web here - https://bit.ly/3JNu65s.

Positions we are placing - Software engineers, developers, architects, devops (ethereum, solidity, smart contracts substrate, rust, polkadot, cosmos etc); Marketing, community, copywriting, social media, content managers; Tokenomics; Product; Legal; Finance; Operations; C-suite, CEO, COO, CMO, CTO etc

Founder of BlakTech Ventures | Business Development Executive @BOS Technology | Driving Business Growth and Global Expansion with Innovative Strategies (Digital Currencies) | VC LAB Cohort14!

As a seasoned Business Development leader and Founder with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in driving growth at the intersection of AI, fintech, and blockchain. My expertise lies in building new ventures from the ground up, forging strategic global partnerships, and delivering measurable impact for both investors and communities.

I have a proven track record of scaling high-impact businesses across Africa. As the former Director of Yellow Card, I spearheaded its launch in South Africa and expanded operations into 5 new African markets, helping the company secure $1M in Seed and $15M in Series A funding. These achievements highlight my ability to navigate complex markets and drive significant growth.

My passion extends beyond profit. I'm focused on bridging capital and technology to create an inclusive digital economy. I also dedicate my time to empowering marginalized communities by serving on Boards of non-profit organization and hosting the "AI Unplugged" podcast, where I explore the future of technology with global thought leaders.

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