Jacob Magalhaes

Experience

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  Vestas

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Intern

  Assisted lead engineers in the Vestas Motion Systems R&D department by conducting detailed analyses and producing reports to support their ongoing projects. My contributions included gathering insights that helped enhance project success within Vestas' innovation-focused environment.

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  Hands for Help Nepal

  May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Volunteer English Teacher

  I spent three weeks at a Buddhist monastery teaching English to two groups of monks, aged 7-12 and 12-18. I independently prepared and led lessons, living on-site and fully immersing myself in the local culture. In addition to teaching, I participated in monastery events, contributing to both the educational and cultural exchange experience.

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  Charitocracy

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Marketer

  Involved in structuring and delivering presentations for a competition, I was responsible for research, fact-checking, idea mining, and preparing materials to present our case. My contributions helped refine our market approach, ensuring that our ideas were both innovative and feasible.

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  Andira

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Design Consultant

  Contracted to design an MVP vape pen for Andira, a pharmaceutical company, I oversaw the holistic engineering process from concept to prototype. This included 3D design, 3D printing, and market testing. Additionally, I crafted a comprehensive marketing plan and initial assessment to identify the most promising design and approach for market entry, helping Andira position its product effectively.

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  Creatorus

  Dec 2017 - Sept 2018

  Personal Development Coach

  I developed a series of personal development products, including a webinar, course, book, and three free informational tools aimed at empowering individuals to better understand and harness their innate abilities for personal and collective creation. Through this content, I sought to help people explore how they interpret reality and how they can actively shape their lives on personal, interpersonal, and energetic levels. My work focused on unlocking co-creative potential for individuals stepping into our co-creation portal. Show less

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  ALIVE LiKE

  Sept 2018 - now

  Co-Founder

  aLIVE LiKE™ is a Video Engagement Platform enabling Live Events to reward engaged attendees through immersive 360° VR/XR experiences that remain aLIVE!Working with experiences and events to make them aLIVE in the digital world!

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  Blue Carbon Gold

  Jul 2023 - now

  Partner

  Executive SummaryBlue Carbon Gold bridges the gap between rising demand for high-quality carbon credits and the complexities of investing in blue carbon projects. By leveraging tokenization and fractional ownership, we make these projects scalable, liquid, and accessible to institutional and retail investors alike. This approach enhances financial returns and provides critical environmental benefits.In-Depth Breakdown1. Addressing Key ChallengesMarket Gaps: Recognizing barriers such as small project scale, illiquidity, and high risk, I developed a tokenization model to fractionalize ownership, reducing investor risk and broadening market appeal.Liquidity: By tokenizing blue carbon assets and creating a Blue Carbon Index, I introduced a liquid market, enabling investors to trade assets on secondary markets, thus enhancing flexibility and scalability.2. Financial InnovationTokenized Assets: Developed a portfolio of tokenized blue carbon projects, allowing fractional ownership. This democratizes access to carbon credit investments for smaller investors while maintaining appeal for larger, institutional players.Index Strategy: Created a diversified Blue Carbon Index that bundles multiple projects, mitigating risk and providing institutional investors, such as pension funds, a balanced and lower-risk portfolio.3. Results and ImpactAccessibility: Our tokenization model lowers the capital threshold for investment, enabling a wider range of participants to engage in high-quality blue carbon investments.Environmental and Financial Returns: Projects generate verified carbon credits, protect biodiversity, and support local communities, delivering both environmental impact and strong financial returns for stakeholders.Through Blue Carbon Gold, I’ve built a scalable, liquid, and transparent investment model that drives meaningful climate action while delivering solid returns for investors. Show less

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  Serotonin

  Oct 2023 - Sept 2024

  Growth Manager

  At Serotonin, I played a pivotal role in driving growth for Web3 companies, from top 25 market cap firms to emerging AI and DePIN projects. I developed and executed strategies that consistently delivered results across community engagement, product awareness, and on-chain user activity.Key Achievements:Community Growth: I helped clients double or triple their communities through strategies that increased engagement and user retention on Telegram and Twitter.Wallet-Aware Advertising: Managed targeted campaigns on social platforms, optimizing CPC and ensuring KPIs were hit. These campaigns drove significant user acquisition and on-chain activity, with precise conversion tracking.KOL and Awareness Campaigns: Led KOL campaigns that boosted product visibility and feature awareness, driving user engagement for product launches.On-Chain Conversion Tracking: Developed on-chain conversion strategies, helping clients track user behavior from social platforms to Web3 ecosystems, optimizing campaigns based on measurable ROI.Managing Multiple Clients: Oversaw growth for up to six clients, providing end-to-end campaign design, execution, and analysis tailored to each project’s needs.Impact for Clients:Grew user bases by 2-3x for several projects through a mix of social engagement, community building, and targeted paid campaigns.Improved on-chain user acquisition with wallet-aware ads and precise conversion tracking.Enhanced product launches with coordinated KOL campaigns, boosting visibility and interaction.I consistently drove key growth metrics, helping clients meet and exceed their goals. Show less

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  Synapse3

  Oct 2024 - now

  Growth Director

  Growth in Web3 requires more than just a one-size-fits-all solution. My work at Synapse3 is grounded in using targeted strategies to drive measurable results. We combine recruitment and lead generation powered by AI and data with community-building and branding to help Web3 businesses build a strong foundation for success.Key Focus Areas:1. Web3 Community GrowthBuilding Engagement: I focus on strategies that attract and engage users, expanding communities across key platforms like Twitter, Discord, and Telegram.Driving KPIs: I use both on-chain and off-chain metrics to map out clear pathways to growth, helping clients track and meet important goals such as token holder growth, TVL increases, and social engagement.2. Recruitment & Team GrowthAI-Driven Talent Acquisition: Synapse3's recruitment services, powered by Many Mangoes, use AI to source top-tier talent and schedule interviews, allowing clients to quickly and cost-effectively fill important roles in Web3.Efficient Hiring: By utilizing data-driven candidate engagement, we’ve successfully placed critical hires within days, delivering top talent without upfront costs.3. Sales & Lead GenerationTargeted Lead Campaigns: I work with clients to develop lead generation strategies that create meaningful business connections, optimizing sales pipelines and filling calendars with qualified leads.4. Branding & UI/UX DesignElevating Brands: Through strategic branding and intuitive UI/UX design, I ensure clients stand out in a crowded Web3 market, presenting their product with a clear, compelling digital identity.Proven MethodologiesTailored Strategies: Whether your project is an infrastructure product, token, or L2 solution, we map out specific campaigns to ensure measurable growth across key performance areas.Execution-Focused: From top-of-funnel awareness to community capture and on-chain conversions, we focus on executing campaigns that drive sustainable, long-term results. Show less

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  ManyMangoes 🥭

  Oct 2024 - now

  Growth Marketing Specialist

  At Many Mangoes, we specialize in AI-driven recruitment and sales lead generation solutions, designed to streamline hiring and optimize sales pipelines through data-driven strategies.Recruitment:What We Do:We help businesses in Web3, technology, finance, and healthcare find top talent quickly and efficiently. Using AI, we source qualified candidates that fit your exact needs, and engage them through automated outreach to ensure they’re ready for interviews.Why It Matters:Building strong teams is critical for business success, but traditional recruitment is often slow and inefficient. By using AI and data insights, we speed up the hiring process, connecting you with high-quality candidates in less time.How We Do It:Our AI tools identify ideal candidates, and we automate personalized outreach to engage them. From sourcing to interview scheduling, we handle the process, delivering qualified candidates directly to your hiring managers, making recruitment simple and effective.Sales Lead Generation:What We Do:We help businesses build a pipeline of qualified sales leads using AI and data analytics. Our focus is on identifying high-value prospects that align with your target market, filling your calendar with sales opportunities.Why It Matters:A steady flow of leads is vital for business growth, but reaching the right audience can be challenging. Our lead generation services ensure your team spends less time on unqualified leads and more time closing deals.How We Do It:We use AI to identify potential leads and automate outreach, engaging prospects with personalized messages. This data-driven approach ensures you’re consistently reaching the right audience and generating qualified meetings that drive revenue growth. Show less

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  Matchain

  Nov 2024 - now

  Head of Growth Marketing

  In my role at Matchain, I’ve been responsible for integrating marketing, business development, branding, strategy, product development, and user adoption into a cohesive growth plan for our blockchain ecosystem. I oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns, shape our brand identity, and establish strategic alliances that extend Matchain’s reach. By translating emerging market trends and user feedback into actionable insights, I help ensure that our product roadmap aligns closely with evolving needs in the decentralized space.A core part of my work involves demystifying blockchain technology for diverse audiences. Whether creating educational content, leading webinars, or collaborating with influencers, I strive to highlight how Matchain’s solutions address real-world challenges. These efforts not only expand our user base but also position us as thought leaders in a rapidly evolving sector.My team and I place strong emphasis on user-centric adoption strategies, from building engaged communities on social media to organizing events that encourage hands-on involvement. By continuously gathering feedback, we refine our onboarding and UX, ensuring our platform remains intuitive and impactful. This commitment to transparency and scalability has become a defining element of Matchain’s brand.I also champion cross-functional collaboration, working with product and development teams to coordinate seamless launches. Together, we leverage data-driven insights to iterate quickly, outpace market trends, and deliver solutions that resonate with both enterprise partners and end users. Through this integrated approach, I’ve witnessed significant gains in market share, strengthened partnerships, and a rising global footprint for Matchain’s innovative offerings.Every day, I’m energized by the opportunity to blend strategic vision with hands-on execution, empowering Matchain to push boundaries and shape the future of decentralized technology. Show less