Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - AIVM Blockchain - Americas

ChainGPT

3d•Remote

About The Position

AIVM is an AI-native Layer-1 blockchain designed to power the next generation of decentralized AI infrastructure, agents, and compute markets. Built at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and real economic utility, AIVM aims to become the foundational execution and settlement layer for AI workloads in Web3. Backed and incubated by ChainGPT, AIVM is entering a critical phase: transitioning from a technically strong vision into a globally adopted, revenue-generating blockchain ecosystem. We are now seeking a CEO who will become the face, operator, and long-term leader of AIVM. We are looking for a high-credibility Web3 CEO with a proven track record of leading blockchain or infrastructure-scale crypto projects. This is not a ceremonial role. You will: Own the vision, execution, and commercial success of AIVM Lead VC fundraising and strategic partnerships Drive product direction, ecosystem growth, and adoption Build, manage, and inspire a world-class cross-functional team Represent AIVM publicly as the trusted face of the blockchain Your background, reputation, and execution ability should be strong enough that VCs gain confidence in AIVM simply by backing you.

Requirements

Proven experience as CEO, Founder, or senior executive in: A Layer-1 / Layer-2 blockchain Core crypto infrastructure High-growth Web3 protocol or platform
Demonstrated success raising capital from VCs in Web3
Deep understanding of: Blockchain ecosystems Token economics Validators, developers, and network incentives
Strong product intuition and ability to translate vision into execution

Nice To Haves

Previously led or played a key role in a well-known blockchain or crypto project
Recognizable track record that VCs respect and trust
Experience scaling from early-stage to growth
Strong network across: Web3 VCs Founders Protocol teams Strategic partners
Natural leader with high ownership mentality
Decisive, structured, and execution-focused
Comfortable with ambiguity and high-pressure environments
Excellent communicator — both internally and externally
Long-term thinker who understands how real ecosystems are built.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end strategy for AIVM as a Layer-1 blockchain
Define and execute the long-term vision, roadmap, and market positioning
Make high-stakes business, product, and ecosystem decisions
Align engineering, product, marketing, BD, and community under a unified strategy
Act as the final decision-maker on priorities, trade-offs, and execution
Lead VC fundraising rounds (Seed, Strategic, Series A+)
Build strong relationships with top-tier Web3 funds, strategic investors, and partners
Craft and own the investment narrative, pitch decks, and data rooms
Represent AIVM in investor meetings, conferences, and private briefings
Manage ongoing investor communications, updates, and governance
Co-lead product strategy and roadmap alongside the Product Owner / Head of Product
Ensure strong alignment between technology, market needs, and monetization
Guide decisions around: Validator economics & token design SDKs, APIs, AI agent infrastructure Developer experience & tooling
Ensure the blockchain evolves toward real usage, not just technical elegance
Drive real adoption: developers, validators, AI builders, enterprises
Ensure AIVM becomes a used blockchain, not just a speculative asset
Lead strategies for: Developer onboarding & grants Strategic integrations & partnerships Enterprise or protocol-level adoption
Own revenue generation models (fees, infrastructure services, enterprise usage, etc.)
Act as the public face of AIVM
Lead the market narrative around AI x Blockchain
Work closely with marketing and community teams to: Shape positioning and messaging Appear in AMAs, panels, interviews, and conferences Build long-term trust with the ecosystem and investors
Establish AIVM as a credible, serious infrastructure project
Build, scale, and lead a high-performance global team
Hire and manage senior leaders across: Engineering Product Marketing BD / Partnerships Operations
Establish execution discipline, accountability, and clear ownership
Create a culture of speed, trust, and excellence

Benefits

Opportunity to lead and shape a next-generation AI-native blockchain
Strong technical foundation and backing from ChainGPT
High autonomy, real authority, and board-level impact
Competitive compensation package: Salary Token / equity incentives aligned with long-term success
Global visibility and the chance to define a category-defining protocol
Work alongside the ChainGPT core team on high-impact AI and Web3 products across our ecosystem.
Remote-first setup with flexible hours, focused on outcomes, trust, and ownership.
Competitive compensation, with performance-based upside where applicable to the role.
Fast-moving environment with direct collaboration across all team members, including senior management, and clear accountability with no micromanagement.
The support to do your best work, including the tools you need, structured onboarding, and clear room to grow.