Everstake

Chief Executive Officer

Background

Everstake is the biggest decentralized staking provider in the blockchain industry and trusted by over 1 million members.

The Problem

Everstake is a highly profitable crypto staking company looking to go public in the US. The founder wanted a new leader to shepherd the company through its next phase of growth. This person needed a deep understanding of traditional financial products, an unwavering passion for crypto, a dynamic and energetic presence, and the ability to position Everstake to institutional buyers and investors.

Stage

other

Industry

Blockchain Services,Crypto

Funding

Investors

Confidential

Plenty's solution

Since the target profile needed prior experience with design or productivity tools, Plenty carefully curated a ‘top 100 target company’ list. We then dug into each business looking for diversity, mentorship, and scale. Margaret’s Master’s Degree, experience scaling Slack, and her passion for mentorship fit perfectly. She accepted an offer 41 days after introduction.

David Kinitsky

David Kinitsky was hired as the CEO. His law degree and experience reporting to the CEO of Fidelity are great backdrops to crypto regulation and financial products. David was also the CEO of Kraken Bank (the first crypto bank in the USA). He’s known and respected in the industry, has spent 12 years in crypto and is a natural presenter. David was placed in 63 days.