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Shape the Future of Blockchain-Bringing Business On-Chain
We're offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integration-bringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure.
Our flagship project, Autheo, is an AI enabled Layer-Zero OS with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain and complete decentralized infrastructure thast includes decentralized compute, storage, identity, and service marketplaces, as well as a Full-stack development enveronment (DevHub)-engineered for scalable enterprise adoption, developer innovation, and real-world blockchain integration.
Our Projects

• Autheo - www.autheo.com
• Autheo Team - https://www.autheo.com/teams
• Launch Legends (Parent Company) - www.launchlegends.io
• Twitter: https://x.com/Autheo_Network

About Autheo
With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutions-many with advanced degrees and PhDs-Autheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology.
Key Features:

• Enterprise-Grade Layer-1 Blockchain - High-speed, self-securing, and cost-efficient infrastructure built for scale.
• Developer Hub & Application Marketplace - A decentralized platform where developers build, deploy, and monetize real-world apps.
• Web2-Web3 Integration - Microservices, SDKs, and governance frameworks for seamless business migration.
• Decentralized Cloud & Compute - Secure, privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications.
• DePIN Infrastructure - On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing.

Traction (Testnet Launch):

• Wallet Accounts: 290,000+
• Twitter Followers: 30,000+
• Discord Members: 19,000+
• Smart Contracts Deployed: 30,000+
• Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 7,500+

Compensation & Growth Path
This is a part time equity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends, Autheo, and the WFO Creator Network, along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries. Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 4 to 5 months, following our node, token sales or funding.
ROLE: Senior Web3 Institutional Sales Executive (Validator Nodes)
Autheo - Corporate & Institutional Sales
Equity • Tokens • 7% Commission
About the Role
Autheo is seeking a Senior Web3 Institutional Sales Executive to lead institutional participation in the Validator Node Sale across crypto hedge funds, exchanges, institutional validators, staking providers, and Web3 infrastructure investors.
This is not a traditional enterprise sales role. We require a Web3-native professional who already understands institutional staking, validator economics, token emission structures, and blockchain infrastructure procurement. You must be able to communicate validator-level value propositions to technical diligence teams, CIOs, partners, and investment committees.
You will lead the institutional tranche of Autheo's Validator Node Sale and also help position institutions for Autheo's broader multi-phase node sale roadmap-including upcoming Cloud Nodes, Compute Nodes, AI Nodes, DePIN Nodes, Entropy Nodes, and other network components launching after the Validator sale.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive institutional sales across exchanges, staking firms, crypto hedge funds, and enterprise Web3 groups.
• Develop and manage institutional pipelines targeting $50K-$1M+ allocations.
• Pitch directly to CIOs, CTOs, fund managers, staking operators, and institutional due-diligence teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to structure custom allocations, enterprise agreements, and long-term partnership models.
• Build deep relationships with crypto VCs, validator companies, DePIN networks, and institutional Web3 allocators.
• Present technical architecture, validator economics, token emission models, consensus mechanisms, and roadmap milestones.
• Attend and speak on AMAs, investor calls, private roundtables, and digital events.
• Work closely with Marketing and Ecosystem teams to align institutional messaging.
• Identify enterprise opportunities to bundle Validator, Cloud, or Compute Nodes into long-term partnerships.
• Manage CRM tracking, forecasting, reporting, and institutional diligence documentation.
Requirements - Must Have
• Deep Web3 institutional sales background with active relationships in crypto hedge funds, centralized exchanges, institutional staking firms, validator consortiums, Web3 family offices, and infrastructure investors.
• Proven track record selling validator nodes, staking solutions, DePIN hardware, or enterprise Web3 infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate validator economics, token structures, and network incentive models with clarity and authority.
• Strong executive-level presentation skills with experience engaging CIOs, CTOs, partners, and investment committees.
• A self-sufficient dealmaker who already understands institutional Web3 buying behavior and can move deals independently.
Nice to Have
• Experience selling L1/L2 validator nodes (Cosmos, Polkadot, Avalanche, Solana, Aethir, etc.).
• Background influencing exchange listings, staking integrations, or validator partnerships.
• Ability to model validator ROI, emissions, and deal structures.
Compensation
• Equity + Tokens
• 7% commission on institutional validator node revenue
• Additional bonuses during key phases of the Node Sale
First 90-Day Deliverables
• Build a pipeline of 15-20 institutional buyers.
• Close $750K-$1.5M in institutional allocations.
• Secure at least two institutional partners for Validator, Cloud Node, or Compute Node integration.
• Deliver executive-level institutional sales presentations to funds, exchanges, and staking groups.
About Our Organization
Autheo is a visionary technology company building the virtual machine platform that surpasses Ethereum EVM, Solana SVM, and all legacy execution environments with microsecond latencies, and mathematically proven security. Our mission is to create unbreakable execution infrastructure that empowers developers to build sovereign dApps, confidential DeFi protocols, secure enterprise solutions, and privacy-preserving AI systems. We are developing revolutionary technologies including Layer 0/1 blockchains with attack-resistant consensus, execution environments supporting encrypted computation, sovereign communication systems with perfect forward secrecy, and DePIN networks delivering 200GB/s secure compute. Backed by pioneering runtime leadership and a global team of elite systems engineers, cryptographers, and blockchain architects, Autheo is positioned to dominate the $300B+ smart contract execution market while establishing new standards for secure, scalable decentralized computation. Join us to build the execution foundation that will power the sovereign digital economy of the 21st century.
WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS?

• Traction with Momentum: Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space, with rapid developer adoption, platform growth, and partnership interest.
• Cross-Industry Impact; Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystem-but also Web2 and the broader technology sector-by enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure.
• Real Innovation, Not Hype: Unlike many blockchain ventures, Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure, enterprise-grade toolkits, decentralized identity, cloud, compute, and service orchestration.
• Backed by Elite Talent: You'll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities, Fortune 500 companies, and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies.

If you're ready to redefine blockchain adoption, empower global business integration, and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems, we invite you to take the next step.
Let's build the future-together.