As the decentralised economy scales, the bottleneck for sustainable growth is no longer
capital—it’s talent.
At Mana, we believe that visionary leadership is the linchpin of innovation.
We are seeking a grant to expand our capabilities in accelerating executive leadership across
Web3 ventures, enabling projects and protocols to scale with both precision and resilience.
Mana is a leading Talent platform firm operating at the intersection of traditional finance and the
decentralized economy. We partner with early-stage disruptors, scaling fintechs, and public
companies bridging the gap between traditional financial services and the decentralised
economy.
Our mission: To enable visionary businesses to hire the leadership talent they need to
build, scale, and lead transformative financial innovation.
What Sets Mana Apart:
● Future-Focused Expertise
Our core specialization lies in supporting organizations that are redefining finance. From
DeFi pioneers to fintech challengers, we understand the unique needs of businesses
operating at the cutting edge.
● Dual Market Reach
Our global network spans traditional finance and next-generation innovators. We
connect world-class talent with mission-aligned businesses looking to scale with intent.
● Functional Leadership Focus
We excel at placing high-impact leaders across all critical business functions, including
revenue, product, compliance, risk, operations, and marketing.
● Proprietary Search IP
Our unique approach integrates a proprietary platform (developed with Imperial College)
that maps mindset, motivation, and organizational readiness—enabling deeper
alignment between companies and the leaders they need.
● Web3-Native Operations
Mana mirrors the agility of its clients. Our payments’ infrastructure allows us to accept
crypto - native payment rails (token settlement services), supporting seamless
cross-border, digital-native engagements.
Our Impact on the Ecosystem
Mana is more than a search firm. We are embedded in the fintech and digital asset
communities, advising on strategic organization design and talent roadmaps that shape the
long-term success of our clients.
● Leadership Acceleration
Enabling Web3 ventures to onboard seasoned executives and scale responsibly.
● Governance & Team Building
Advising on org design and talent roadmaps to foster decentralized yet accountable
team structures.
● Investor & Talent Education
Acting as an onboarding layer for capital allocators and professionals entering Web3.