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Richard

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Richard

@Rodairos

Talent Partner @dragonfly_xyz | Previously @StellarOrg @Twitch | Finding the best talent / using this space to observe, learn, and help.

Mamba Mentality 🐍 @ SF 🌉

Joined January 2020

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Richard
@Rodairos
Nov 21, 2025
been having some deep thinking, soul searching with my wife. all you really need in life: - doing something you’re passionate about, something that doesn’t need to make sense to anyone else and your NOT trying to monetize. - meaningful relationship(s) and a real sense of
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Richard
@Rodairos
Mar 28, 2025
Most underrated crypto hiring strategy? Hire the curious You can teach the stack, but you can’t teach obsession
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Richard
@Rodairos
Apr 26, 2025
the $90k–$300k salary range is the danger zone, imho comfortable enough to lose urgency, comfortable enough to lose hunger, comfortable enough to forget what it took to get there if you grew up on <$40k household income and made your way up but kept that hunger that’s the kind
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Richard
@Rodairos
Jan 3, 2025
Looking to chat with - Community Managers/Leads - Marketing Leads / Social Media Managers - Full Stack Engineers - Smart Contract Engineers Expecting this to be a big need from our portfolio Q1
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Richard
@Rodairos
Apr 2, 2025
In crypto, you’re not hiring people for what they’ve done. You’re hiring them for what they’ll do when no one’s told them how to do it. That’s the game in crypto. Crypto startups move fast. Docs are outdated (if there was one to begin with). Roles evolve mid-sprint. If you're
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Richard
@Rodairos
Mar 11, 2025
Your goal should be to never have to apply to a job directly ever again. That means two things: - Have built a network of the right people that if it came down to it, they'd be the first one's you'd reach out to for your next search - Be so good at what you do that you are just
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Richard
@Rodairos
Mar 29, 2025
Crypto job hunting shouldn't stop on the weekends This is your time to: - Reach out to someone new (aim for 50-100 cold dms this weekend) - Ship something small but visible (technical or nontechnical - Learn a new tool or protocol weekends = unfair advantage mamba mentality
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Richard
@Rodairos
Jan 16, 2025
Crypto hiring is unlike any other industry You're not just recruiting talent, you're recruiting believers who can build in chaos, adapt to change, and thrive where the future is being written in the moment.
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Richard
@Rodairos
Feb 7, 2025
🤯 4 years since working in crypto full time grateful for this space and looking forward to the next 4!
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Richard
@Rodairos
Feb 9, 2025
Imagine: Instead of resumes, you have ZK-proof verified work history. Your past employers (HR, managers) issue attestations to your contributions and accomplishments. No names or personal info, just provable set of things. Removes bias, increases trust, and eliminates fake
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Richard
@Rodairos
Mar 24, 2025
Dragonfly Talent Hub just opened on Telegram 👇
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Richard
@Rodairos
Mar 29, 2025
One of the biggest life and career hacks? Find a mentor. I’ll be honest, this is one I haven’t cracked. Never had a personal or professional mentor. Made it this far without one, but I know I could’ve gone further, faster, with the right guide. If you’re just starting out (or
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Richard
@Rodairos
Jan 20, 2025
Someone needs to build a "Web3 Onboarding 101" for companies to help bring Web2 talent into the space. Imagine a tailored onboarding program for: Engineers: Intro to blockchain architecture, smart contracts, and scalability challenges. Marketers: Web3 storytelling,
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Richard
@Rodairos
Mar 20, 2025
Stop focusing only on “crypto native” candidates. Web2 talent is out there, and they bring incredible experience to the table. The companies that build teams and cultures to onboard, train, and foster Web2 candidates will have a huge edge. The future is about blending the best
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