Sarah Kwon

Strategic Leader | CMO/COO | Web3 & Emerging Technologies Expert

Professional Journey

Over 8 years of international experience driving growth across blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies. Combining C-level marketing vision with operational discipline to scale organizations from conception to profitability.

Proven track record in developing GTM playbooks, leading multi-regional teams, securing investment rounds, and shaping brand positioning that converts innovation into measurable business performance.

$5M+
Fundraising Secured
500%
YoY Revenue Growth
8+
Years Experience
7
Companies Scaled

Self Protocol

Head of Marketing
San Francisco, US
Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

❌ Challenge

ZK-based privacy protocol needed to establish product-market fit across Web3, DeFi, and AI ecosystems while proving real-world proof-of-human use cases to potential partners and users.

✓ Solution

Drove strategic partnerships and integrated campaigns with major players including Google Cloud Web3, Celo, Aave, and Uniswap. Built cross-functional marketing operations validating business model and product-market fit.

Key Achievements
  • Secured partnerships with Google Cloud Web3, Celo testnet faucets, Aave and Uniswap
  • Built and managed cross-functional marketing operations including content, community, and product marketing
  • Established narrative positioning around proof-of-human use cases in privacy-preserving identity
Marketing Strategy Partnerships Web3 Product-Market Fit Cross-functional Leadership

ShardDXB

Co-founder
Dubai, UAE
Dec 2023 - Nov 2025

❌ Challenge

Web3 projects in APAC and Middle East lacked access to authentic influencer marketing that could drive meaningful engagement and fundraising. No proven playbook existed for scaling a Web3 marketing agency from zero.

✓ Solution

Co-founded and scaled a Web3 influencer marketing agency from inception to profitability. Led all operational aspects: strategy, product, process, marketing, finance, and operations. Built 7-member high-performance team.

Key Achievements
  • Achieved 500% YoY revenue growth, scaling from inception to profitability
  • Secured $3M+ cumulative fundraising through KOL investment rounds and OTC sales strategies
  • Directed multi-market GTM strategies for top projects: Mantle, Algorand, Metis, Kaia, Sentient, Humanity Protocol
  • Served as Interim Head of Marketing at Kaia Foundation, restructuring team for Web3 adaptability
  • Built and led 7-member team from the ground up across multiple markets
Co-founder COO Team Building GTM Strategy Fundraising Operations Web3 Marketing

Daily Crypto News

Co-host & Partner
Ohio, USA
Jul 2023 - Feb 2025

❌ Challenge

Cryptocurrency media platform had no presence in Korean market, missing out on one of the most active crypto communities in Asia. Needed to establish credibility and audience from scratch.

✓ Solution

Established and grew the Korean division from zero, implementing editorial and marketing strategy tailored to Asian crypto markets. Built engaged community through consistent content and positioning.

Key Achievements
  • Built engaged audience of 5,000+ with 170% spike in listenership
  • Led editorial and marketing strategy, establishing strong positioning within Asian cryptocurrency media
  • Expanded platform's reach into one of the world's most active crypto markets
Media Strategy Content Marketing Market Expansion Community Building

Visca Web

Growth Advisor
Barcelona, Spain
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

❌ Challenge

Crypto affiliate marketing platform needed to launch and scale their first cryptocurrency business vertical but lacked the growth strategy and market positioning to penetrate the competitive space.

✓ Solution

Provided strategic growth advisory to successfully launch cryptocurrency vertical. Developed go-to-market approach and scaling frameworks that enabled rapid market entry.

Key Achievements
  • Successfully launched and scaled first cryptocurrency business vertical
  • Developed growth strategy enabling competitive market positioning
  • Provided actionable frameworks for sustainable scaling
Growth Strategy Crypto Marketing Advisory

DAOventures

Head of Growth
Singapore
May 2021 - Apr 2023

❌ Challenge

DeFi investment platform needed to launch multiple products, secure seed funding, and scale TVL (Total Value Locked) while building trust in a competitive and volatile DeFi landscape.

✓ Solution

Led comprehensive growth strategy encompassing product launches, fundraising, and community-driven TVL scaling. Developed strategic initiatives that built platform credibility and user adoption.

Key Achievements
  • Secured $2M seed funding through strategic positioning and investor relations
  • Launched multiple DeFi products with successful market adoption
  • Scaled Total Value Locked through strategic community initiatives
  • Built sustainable growth frameworks for competitive DeFi market
DeFi Fundraising Product Launch Growth Strategy Community

Smatoos

Marketing Manager
Seoul, Korea
Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

❌ Challenge

Blockchain-integrated businesses across adtech, media, and e-commerce needed customized marketing strategies and tokenomics models but lacked expertise to design effective Web3 implementations.

✓ Solution

Delivered tailored marketing and tokenomics consulting across diverse blockchain sectors. Created custom strategies that bridged traditional business models with Web3 innovations.

Key Achievements
  • Provided customized marketing strategies for blockchain-integrated businesses
  • Designed tokenomics models for adtech, media, and e-commerce clients
  • Bridged traditional business approaches with Web3 implementations
Blockchain Consulting Tokenomics Marketing Strategy Web3

AudioMug

Co-founder & COO
Seoul, Korea
Nov 2018 - Present

❌ Challenge

Music production company serving artists and corporate clients needed operational excellence and business model pivot to achieve sustainable growth in competitive creative industry.

✓ Solution

Co-founded and operationalized all aspects of the business. Successfully identified and executed strategic pivot into film sound design, driving exponential revenue growth through operational discipline.

Key Achievements
  • Achieved 8x revenue growth through strategic pivot to film sound design
  • Managed end-to-end operations from inception to sustained profitability
  • Built sustainable business serving both artist and corporate clients
Co-founder COO Operations Business Pivot Revenue Growth

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