How to Become a Web3 BD (Even If You're Just Starting Out)
Everyone wants to become a BD because it looks cool, partnerships, KOLs, meetings, strategy...
But nobody talks about what you actually need to do before becoming one.
Here's the reality:
Start building your network early
BD is 80% relationships.
If your goal is BD, start connecting with KOLs, founders, communities, and marketers from day one.
Your network becomes your biggest asset later.
Stay active in the market
Keep yourself updated with trends, narratives, and what top projects are doing.
When you know the market, conversations become easier and people trust you more.
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Show up daily
Post on Linkedin, engage on X, join community event, talk to people.
You'll be surprised how many recruiters reach out just because you stay active.
Take every opportunity, even unpaid ones
It you're new, accept small BD/community/ambassador roles.
You're not working for salary in the beginning, you're working for experience, confidence, and proof of work.
And trust me, that experience pays you more than any early salary.
Learn how BD actually works
Once you work with a few projects, you'll understand:
• how partnerships are done
• how to talk to KOLs
• how to pitch
• how to negotiate
• how to bring results
This is what makes you a real BD.
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With consistency, it works
If you keep showing up, building relationships, and gaining experience,
you will get bigger opportunities, exchanges, L1/L2s, top projects...
Recruiters notice consistency.
P.S.
If you're actively working in BD (or trying to get into it) and want to connect, share learnings, or collaborate on something meaningful, my DMs are open.
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