
Dustin Goodwin is a salary negotiation expert with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, specializing in helping professionals in the Web3 and blockchain industry secure the compensation they deserve. Throughout his career, Dustin has successfully negotiated thousands of compensation packages, from entry-level roles to executive placements, making him a trusted authority in navigating complex salary discussions. As the Head of Recruitment Services at Serotonin, a leading Web3 consulting and recruiting firm, Dustin has helped top crypto projects like Near Protocol and Chainlink Labs scale their teams by securing fair and competitive offers. His deep understanding of the unique compensation structures in the blockchain and startup ecosystems—ranging from token incentives to equity packages—has empowered both employers and candidates to align on the best deals. Dustin’s approach to salary negotiation is both playful and direct, helping clients maximize their worth while fostering open, transparent communication with hiring managers and leadership. He believes that understanding and advocating for one’s value is critical, and he’s passionate about teaching others how to negotiate effectively in a rapidly changing market. In addition to his work in recruitment, Dustin is a co-founder and steward of ETHDenver, the world’s largest Web3 gathering, where he continues to drive the conversation on how decentralized technology can empower people. Outside of work, he’s a DJ with a love for house music, bringing creativity and rhythm to everything he does.
serotonin.co
pagoda.co
nigelfrank.com
chain.link
absencesoft.com
ethdenver.com
insomniac.com
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Head of Recruiting Services
Serotonin
• www.linkedin.com/company/serotoninco
Feb 2023 - Present
Director of Talent Acquisition - Founding Recruiter
Chainlink Labs
• www.linkedin.com/company/chainlink-labs
Jul 2020 - Feb 2023
Denver, Colorado, United States
Co-Founder & Steward
ETHDenver
• www.linkedin.com/company/ethdenver
Nov 2017 - Feb 2023
Greater Denver Area
Advisor
FAIM
• www.linkedin.com/company/faimai
Nov 2017 - Jan 2021
Greater Denver Area
Head of Talent & People - Founding Recruiter
NEAR Protocol
• www.linkedin.com/company/pagodaco
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
Greater Denver Area
Senior Advisor - Blockchain
Digital Currensy Inc.
• www.linkedin.com/company/digitalcurrensy
May 2018 - May 2020
New York
Sales Manager
Time Warner Cable
Oct 2008 - Oct 2010
Director of Business Development
Dining In (Acquired by GrubHub)
Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
digitalcurrensy.xyz
opolis.co
angi.com