
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.
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Global Head of DeFi
Polygon Labs
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Aug 2024 - Present
Singapore
Global Head of Business Development
katana
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May 2025 - Present
Singapore
Head of DeFi
Algorand Foundation
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Feb 2022 - Aug 2024
Singapore
Ecosystem Project Lead
TZ APAC
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• Full-time
Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
Singapore
Blockchain Specialist
Deloitte Consulting
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• Full-time
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Venture Scout
Nodex Capital
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2019
Singapore
Founder
Cryptoeconomics Asia
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2018