Public Markets and Capital Formation – Board Director, Independent, Crypto-Native

We are seeking a seasoned Capital Markets Director to spearhead our transition to public markets through strategic transaction execution and institutional partnership development. This senior-level position requires deep expertise in navigating complex public listing pathways, including reverse takeover (RTO) structures and alternative routes across multiple jurisdictions including Canada, the United States, and other strategic markets such as TSX Venture Exchange, Cboe Canada, and Nasdaq.

The successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating our public market readiness strategy, managing sophisticated capital formation processes including Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) transactions, and building strategic relationships within the exchange-traded fund (ETF) and exchange-traded product (ETP) ecosystem. You will serve as the architect of our institutional-grade market presence, ensuring seamless alignment between our business objectives and capital market opportunities.

This role demands a professional who combines transactional expertise with strategic vision, capable of creating structured, investor-ready frameworks while maintaining transparent stakeholder communication throughout complex market transitions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in guiding companies through public market entry points and possess the network and credibility necessary to establish our organization as a trusted participant in institutional capital markets.

Competencies:

• Capital Markets Expertise: Equity capital markets, public offerings, ETFs/ETPs, and disclosure frameworks.
• Crypto-Native Acumen: 4+ years in crypto with hands-on involvement in public-company or capital-formation processes.
• Transaction Leadership: Proven ability to lead RTOs, PIPEs, or follow-ons, including end-to-end documentation and execution.
• Institutional Relationships: Network across sponsors, administrators, custodians, APs, MMs, and institutional investors.
• Documentation and Compliance: Investor-ready materials, accuracy, and governance hygiene.
• Strategic Communication: Clear coordination between bankers, investors, legal, finance, listings, and internal teams.

Role Requirements:

• 4+ years in crypto with experience in ETFs, ETPs, equity capital markets, or public-company transactions.
• Track record with sponsors/administrators or successful completion of RTOs, PIPEs, or follow-on offerings.
• Institutional network and strong documentation practices.
• Able to obtain outside-activity approval and sign conflicts/confidentiality letters.
• No transaction-based compensation for securities unless separately licensed and engaged.

Time & Compensation:

• Commitment: 2–4 hours per month baseline; heavier during transaction cycles.
• Compensation: Equity and tokens only. Candidates must confirm “Yes” to equity and token compensation only.

Location:

• Preferred: Austin.
• Open to: New York City, San Francisco, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, or fully remote

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