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Michael Shlayen

CEO

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand19 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founded a leading recruitment agency in crypto.
  • Facilitated millions in funding for startups.
  • Built a community of 200k followers in web3.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a recruitment expert specializing in the crypto and blockchain industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingBlockchainInvestment FacilitationRecruitment

Other Skills

Benefits NegotiationBitcoinBrand DevelopmentBranding & IdentityBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyConsultingContent MarketingContent StrategyContract RecruitmentCryptoCryptocurrencyDigital BrandingDigital MarketingDigital Strategy

About

Thanks for visiting my profile! Follow me for all things Crypto, Blockchain, Web3, Bitcoin and specifically for jobs, careers & hiring in the space. With only a few hundred connection spots remaining, I canโ€™t accept all invites. Therefore please include a note with your invite, providing some context for connecting. About me My career in recruitment & executive search, marketing & consulting services spans over 2 decades In 2016, I came across Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technology and recognized an immense potential. I have been engaged in this exciting space ever since. ๐Ÿ”น ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐œ๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ - https://blockchainheadhunter.com/ Thus I founded one of the first recruitment agencies in the industry at that time, which remains among the leading talent providers in crypto & web3 ever since. During these years we have completed 300+ recruitment assignments for some of the top companies in the industry. We have built the largest online talent community with 200k followers across social platforms, which provides us with a unique insight and access to top professionals, companies and stakeholders in web3 allowing to make meaningful connections. If youโ€™re exploring jobs or hiring in crypto, web3, blockchain, feel free to reach out. You are also welcome to apply for our open positions and join our communities 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 ๐Ÿ”น ๐‚๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  - http://cryptofunding.vc/ We leverage our extensive crypto network, including top founders, teams, and investors, to connect startups and VCs, facilitating investment as part of our value-added services. Weโ€™ve helped startups raise millions and provide VCs with access to promising early-stage ventures, drawing on our unique insights into the talent community. Submit your startup or VC fund on our website if youโ€™re raising funds or looking to invest in web3. ๐Ÿ”น ๐‚๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž - https://cryptorealestate.cc/ Demand for real estate transactions using crypto is on the rise, so we have built a marketplace to connect those looking to buy or sell properties with digital assets. With over 1500 real estate listings globally, it is the largest database of its kind and growing daily. Explore properties available for sale or list yours.

Experience

Crypto career

Founder & CEO

Jul 2024 โ€“ Present ยท 1 yr 8 mos ยท Remote

  • https://cryptocareer.cc/
  • At CryptoCareer, we are dedicated to helping mid to senior and executive-level professionals from finance, web2, tech, consulting, and other established industries transition into the dynamic world of crypto, blockchain, and web3.
  • CryptoCareer also supports current crypto & web3 professionals seeking new opportunities to advance their careers, connect with innovative projects, and contribute their expertise to the evolving blockchain ecosystem.
  • Whether youโ€™re looking for new challenges, higher compensation, or the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation, we are your trusted partner in making the leap into this rapidly growing space.
  • Backed by the expertise of Blockchain Headhunter, founded by Michael Shlayen in 2017, our team brings over 7 years of specialized experience in crypto recruitment. Weโ€™ve successfully placed hundreds of professionals in middle & senior management roles within leading blockchain and web3 companies. Our deep understanding of both traditional industries and the emerging Web3 ecosystem ensures that your transition is not only smooth but also strategically aligned with the future of the evolving industry.
  • To further support your journey, we provide access to experienced coaches who specialize in career transitions into the crypto space. Our coaches offer personalized guidance, helping you develop the skills, mindset, and strategy needed to thrive in this emerging industry.
  • What sets CryptoCareer apart is our personalized approach to career transitions. We recognize that shifting from legacy sectors to the decentralized world of blockchain can be daunting. Thatโ€™s why we offer tailored guidance, leveraging our insights into both realms to help you navigate this shift with confidence. We connect you with top opportunities in the crypto space, positioning you to thrive in roles that not only offer competitive compensation but also place you at the cutting edge of innovation.

Ai recruiter

Founder & CEO

Oct 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 5 mos ยท Singapore ยท Remote

  • ๐Ÿ”น AI Recruiter - https://airecruiter.pro/
  • We are a recruitment & executive search agency specialized in the Artificial Intelligence field.

Crypto real estate

Co-Founder & CEO

Aug 2021 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 7 mos ยท British Virgin Islands

  • ๐Ÿ”น ๐‚๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ž - https://cryptorealestate.cc/
  • Demand for real estate transactions using crypto is on the rise, so we have built a marketplace to connect those looking to buy or sell properties with digital assets. With over 1500 real estate listings globally, it is the largest database of its kind and growing daily. Explore properties available for sale or list yours.

Crypto funding

Founder & CEO

Oct 2020 โ€“ Present ยท 5 yrs 5 mos ยท New York, United States ยท Remote

  • ๐Ÿ”น ๐‚๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐ญ๐จ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐  - http://cryptofunding.vc/
  • At our disposal is an extensive network in the web3 & crypto industry, encompassing some of the most prominent founders, teams, and investors. As a result, it was only natural for us to expand our services to include connecting startups and VCs with the goal of facilitating investment, adding value to the ecosystem. Utilizing our unparalleled insight into the talent community, we have helped startups secure millions in funding and granted VCs access to promising early-stage ventures.
  • If you are seeking to raise funds or invest in web3, submit your startup or introduce your venture capital fund via our website - https://cryptofunding.vc/
FundraisingInvestment Facilitation

Blockchain headhunter

Founder & CEO

Jun 2017 โ€“ Present ยท 8 yrs 9 mos ยท Global

  • ๐Ÿ”น ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐œ๐ค๐œ๐ก๐š๐ข๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐š๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ - https://blockchainheadhunter.com/
  • In 2017, I founded one of the pioneering recruitment agencies in the crypto & web3 space, and to this day, it remains one of the leading talent providers in the industry. Over the years, we've successfully completed hundreds of recruitment assignments for some of the most notable companies and startups in the field. In addition, we've established the largest online talent community in crypto, boasting 200k followers across various social platforms. This has given us unparalleled insight and access to the top professionals, companies, and stakeholders in web3, enabling us to make meaningful connections.
  • If you're seeking employment or hiring in crypto, web3, blockchain, defi, nft, metaverse we encourage you to reach out to us here or via Telegram @blockchainheadhunter. You can also explore and apply for all open positions, as well as join our communities across the web here - https://bit.ly/3JNu65s
  • We specialize in placing professionals in a wide range of roles, including software engineers, developers, architects, and devops (with expertise in ethereum, solidity, smart contracts, substrate, rust, polkadot, cosmos, etc.), as well as marketing, community, copywriting, social media, content managers, tokenomics, product, legal, finance, operations, and C-suite positions (e.g., CEO, COO, CMO, CTO, etc.).
HiringRecruitingBlockchain

Worldwide

International Executive Search & Recruitment

Jul 2012 โ€“ Present ยท 13 yrs 8 mos ยท Berlin, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Moscow, Kiev, Shanghai, New York, London etc.

  • Independent executive search and recruitment services for enterprise clients, startups and NGOs globally. Freelance. Interim. Recent highlights include:

Kellyocg - rcs sochi2014

Senior Client Recruitment Consultant

Aug 2011 โ€“ Jul 2012 ยท 11 mos ยท Moscow, Moscow City, Russia

  • Recruitment Center Sochi2014 is a one window project established by the initiative of the Russian Government to provide full spectrum of staffing & recruitment services
  • Top&Middle Management
  • Mass Recruitment
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing RPO
  • Master Services Provider MSP
  • Outplacement
  • HR Consulting etc.
  • to the partners of the Sochi2014 Olympics Project and all those companies involved in it. Worldwide.
HiringRecruitment

Boyden

Executive Search Consultant

May 2011 โ€“ Jul 2011 ยท 2 mos ยท Vienna, Austria, CEE regional coverage

HiringRecruitment

Pwp search cee

Executive Search Researcher/Consultant

Feb 2008 โ€“ May 2011 ยท 3 yrs 3 mos ยท Vienna, Austria, CEE regional coverage

HiringRecruitment

Lauder business school, vienna

Student Recruitment & Marketing CIS

Feb 2006 โ€“ Feb 2008 ยท 2 yrs ยท Vienna, Austria, CIS regional coverage

HiringRecruitment

Education

Lauder Business School

MA (FH) โ€” International Marketing and Management

Jan 2005 โ€“ Jan 2009

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