Global Head of BD at Katana | Ecosystem & GTM Executive | Ex-Deloitte

I’m a global executive with 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and scaling blockchain ecosystems across Polygon, Algorand, and Tezos. As the Global Head of DeFi at Polygon Labs, I manage a $1B+ portfolio across 300+ applications, overseeing GTM, ecosystem expansion, and full-stack growth across Katana, AggLayer, Polygon PoS, and CDK. My background combines crypto-native fluency (top 5% Degenscore, early NFT and DEX user) with enterprise-grade execution. At Algorand, I grew DeFi TVL 27x and built liquidity incentive frameworks that became industry benchmarks. At Tezos, I ran a high-impact project portfolio exceeding $8M annually. I’ve also served as a Deloitte blockchain specialist, blending analytical rigor with operational velocity. I lead with clarity in ambiguity, build teams around outcomes, and align incentives across stakeholders. My strengths lie in scaling complex ecosystems, managing high-growth environments, and driving both P&L and business development. I'm energized by global platforms solving hard problems—especially those bridging Web3, fintech, and emerging digital infrastructure. danieloon.xyz – My personal DeFi news desk, updated daily with curated insights on DeFi projects, regulations, and market movements.