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Abdul Rahman

@abdulrahman11

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Dynamic DeFi professional with expertise in business development and research.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation in DeFi, with a focus on strategic partnerships and impactful projects.

I am a dynamic and entrepreneurial DeFi professional with over 4 years of experience in Web3, specializing in business development, on-chain research, and portfolio management. I have a proven track record of raising $3M in funding and scaling investment networks to over 900 limited partners. My passion lies in leveraging proprietary data and crypto networks to identify yield-enhancing opportunities.

Currently, I serve as the Chief Business Officer at Singapore Liquidity Land, where I spearhead business development and operations for curated DeFi offerings. My role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop operational frameworks that achieve seamless integration with on-chain platforms. I have successfully increased client onboarding efficiency by 20% through market research and insights synthesis.

Previously, as the Head of Research & CBDO at FrensDAO, I led investments in 14 Web3 infrastructure and DeFi projects, authoring detailed research reports that secured significant funding. My experience also includes transforming a sector-agnostic deal origination platform into a Web3-focused ecosystem at InnMind, where I guided numerous projects to achieve product-market fit.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Research & CBDO

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FrensDAO

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led investments in 14 Web3 infrastructure and DeFi projects, authoring detailed research reports with investment theses that secured $3M in funding. Scaled FrensDAO's Investor network to 900 limited partners (LPs) through strategic business development and partnerships.

DeFi Reports Fundraising Investor Relations Business Development Partnerships

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Chief Business Officer

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Liquidity Land

Dec 2024 - Present (8 months)

Spearheaded business development and operations for curated DeFi offerings, focusing on lending, borrowing, Restaking and liquidity provisioning vaults. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop and execute operational frameworks for vault curation, achieving seamless integration with on-chain platforms.

DeFi Business Development Operations Vault Market Research

Head of Ventures

InnMind

Sep 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Transformed a sector-agnostic deal origination platform into a Web3-focused ecosystem, scouting and conducting due diligence on over 1,000 startups. Designed and mentored two accelerator programs, guiding 20+ Web3 projects to achieve product-market fit and secure follow-on funding.

Due Diligence Business Development Partnerships Market Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Northampton

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration

2018 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, achieving a Second Upper Class. The final project focused on the Digital Banking Landscape in Emerging Markets, demonstrating an understanding of financial systems and market dynamics.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance

2013 - 2015

Obtained a Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This program provided a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial management.