Sean Kim
@seankim
Strategic Web3 growth professional with 4+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic and systems-oriented Web3 growth professional with over four years of experience advancing Layer 1 and Layer 2 ecosystems across the Asia-Pacific region. My journey has been marked by a proven ability to launch and scale regional hubs, implement KPI-driven CRM frameworks, and activate grassroots developer and community engagement aligned with protocol missions. At TON Foundation, I led Korea’s growth strategy, transforming the region into one of the protocol’s top three global markets by executing over 60 go-to-market campaigns and supporting more than 50 early-stage teams through a structured incubation program.
My efforts resulted in an impressive 692% year-over-year community growth through localized education, events, and partnerships. I have successfully navigated decentralized ecosystems across fragmented geographies, coordinating initiatives across Southeast Asia, CIS, and Greater China. My partnerships with over 14 leading Korean university blockchain societies and collaboration with major enterprises through hackathons and adoption-focused programs like IdeaTON have further solidified my expertise in this field. I am fluent in both Korean and English, with a nuanced understanding of the regulatory, cultural, and behavioral dynamics in emerging Web3 markets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Korea Growth Manager
TON Foundation
May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Led the Korea market expansion strategy for The Open Network (TON), scaling it to a top 3 global community in 12 months with significant growth in Telegram and X. Organized over 60 GTM campaigns, 15+ IRL sessions, and forged partnerships with university blockchain clubs and enterprises. Supported ecosystem listings and drove TON's presence at global conferences.
CEO (Founder)
Cookie Labs
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Developed Telegram in-app payment modules and TWA/TMAGames, securing $40,000 in government funding. Conducted comprehensive market research to identify user pain points and prioritized product requirements based on market opportunity and feasibility. Established and operate a Korea–Japan Hackathon in partnership with UN Wufna and Gachon University.
Digital Asset team Researcher
Upbit (Dunamu)
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Proposed and developed new business initiatives, including the Upbit Web3 Wallet, to drive revenue growth and strategic diversification. Prepared comprehensive research reports for digital asset listings using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Researched emerging growth sectors and performed in-depth data analysis to support strategic decision-decision making.
Education
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Gachon University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
Grade: 3.9
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