Web3 brings new challenges to the startup leadership.

Here are some key skills a Web3 CEO should have:

In addition to basic leadership skills, the CEO will need a strong grasp of financial terms.

In particular, the CEO will need to understand tokenomics as it sits at the heart of a Web3 company.

Marketing is another key skill for the CEO. Community building is the primary tool for growing the business.

The CEO must be able to position and promote the company to find new participants including customers, investors, and partners.

Hiring is a key skill as well.

The CEO must be able to identify the right candidates and bring them up to speed quickly in the business.

Technical skills are also important.

A significant portion of the company’s business will be tied to smart contracts which are written in computer code.

The CEO needs to be able to read and understand smart contracts in code form.

Finally, systems thinking.

The CEO must be able to build systems as a great portion of the Web3 world is automated.  

 

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