Startup Operations

The Web 3 is arriving, bringing a new wave of change to the Internet. Matters Lab is committed to building a freer and fairer creator ecosystem in the Web 3 world: one that is in control of data and ownership while realizing the co-creation of content and reaping the rewards of digital assets.


We seek a startup operator who will be crucial in guiding our back-end operations and transforming our cross-functional team into a highly efficient and impactful force. In this role, you will support the growth of our team across different regions while also establishing processes and tools that foster a distinctive culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance at Matters Lab. This is not a typical Operations position, as we operate as a distributed team across various regions, which brings about unique requirements and challenges.

In Startup Operations at Matters, you will...

  • Take charge of office and admin work to support team members in various regions. 
  • Assist in financial management from bookkeeping, accounting, tax, etc., with external financial teams.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis to support the development of the product.
  • Work with founders for team recruiting and build up team benefits system and team culture.
  • Assist in executing business and branding strategies. 

You may be a fit for this role if you...

  • 2+ years of working experience
  • Strong self-learning and self-driving ability
  • Basic knowledge of Web3 & crypto field
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Hyper attention to detail, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

Bonus points

  • Proven experience as an accountant or financial analyst
  • Experience in legal work
  • Experience working in web3/cryptocurrency/blockchain fields
  • Experience working in a startup company
  • Experience with open-source communities/projects

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