Grants Program Manager

Shape the Future of Blockchain—Bringing Business On-Chain

We’re offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integration—bringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure.

Our flagship project, Autheo, is an AI enabled Layer-Zero OS with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain and complete decentralized infrastructure that includes decentralized compute, storage, identity, and service marketplaces, as well as a Full-stack development environment (DevHub)—engineered for scalable enterprise adoption, developer innovation, and real-world blockchain integration.

Our Projects

• Autheo – www.autheo.com
• Autheo Team - https://www.autheo.com/teams
• Launch Legends (Parent Company) – www.launchlegends.io
• Twitter: https://x.com/Autheo_Network

About Autheo

With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutions—many with advanced degrees and PhDs—Autheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology.

Key Features:

• Enterprise-Grade Layer-1 Blockchain – High-speed, self-securing, and cost-efficient infrastructure built for scale.
• Developer Hub & Application Marketplace – A decentralized platform where developers build, deploy, and monetize real-world apps.
• Web2-Web3 Integration – Microservices, SDKs, and governance frameworks for seamless business migration.
• Decentralized Cloud & Compute – Secure, privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications.
• DePIN Infrastructure – On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing.

Traction (Testnet Launch):

• Wallet Accounts: 290,000+
• Twitter Followers: 30,000+
• Discord Members: 19,000+
• Smart Contracts Deployed: 30,000+
• Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 7,500+

Compensation & Growth Path

This is a part time equity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends, Autheo, and the WFO Creator Network, along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries.  Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 4 to 5 months, following our node, token sales or funding.

Grants Program Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Grants Program Manager owns the Autheo Foundation's grant program from intake to project close. You will be the primary point of contact for grant applicants, the operational person behind the program's review process, and the steward of the Foundation's most direct lever for ecosystem growth. This role sits at the intersection of program operations, community relations, and 501(c)(3) compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the full grant lifecycle: application intake, eligibility screening, coordination of technical review with technical team, Grant Committee approval, award notification, agreement execution, milestone tracking, and final project close

Serve as the primary point of contact for all grant applicants: answering questions, providing feedback on proposals, and guiding teams throughout the review process

Maintain the grant management system: track all active grants, upcoming milestones, disbursement schedules, and reporting deadlines

Coordinate with Grant Committee, Foundation Board, and internal legal team on grant agreement execution, KYC/KYB completion, and grant revocation proceedings if required

Work with Finance & Operations to process milestone-based disbursements accurately and on schedule

Publish awarded grants on the Foundation website and manage quarterly program transparency reports

Proactively identify and recruit high-potential projects and teams that align with the Foundation's RFP priorities

Collect and publish grantee milestone reports, escalate scope changes, delays, or compliance issues to the Grants Committee

Track program KPIs: applications received, awards made, milestone completion rates, ecosystem impact metrics

QUALIFICATIONS

Management of a grants or non-profit program: preferably in a technology non-profit, blockchain foundation, or open-source organization

Strong project management skills: comfortable managing 15–40 concurrent active grants across multiple stages

Familiarity with 501(c)(3) grant compliance requirements: written agreements, milestone documentation, disclosure obligations

Technical fluency to evaluate blockchain development proposals and coordinate productively with the Protocol/Technical Lead during review

Excellent communication skills: ability to write clear grant feedback, rejection rationale, and public-facing program updates

Experience with KYC/KYB processes and comfort working with international grantees in varied legal and financial contexts

NICE TO HAVE

Direct experience with Web3 or crypto grant programs

Background in smart contract development or blockchain technical evaluation

Experience building or scaling programs from the ground up

Passion for education, mentoring, and creating programs

 What We Offer

Equity shares in Autheo & AUTHEO token allocation  ·  Remote-first culture  ·  Mission-driven work at the frontier of decentralized technology  ·  Direct impact on foundation strategy and ecosystem direction 

About Our Organization

Autheo is a visionary technology company building the world's most resilient DePIN platform guaranteeing 99.999% uptime across 1,000+ global nodes processing millions TPS, 200GB/s storage, and AI inference with unbreakable security and automated GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA compliance. Our mission is to create unbreakable infrastructure empowering developers to build sovereign dApps, confidential DeFi, secure enterprise solutions, and privacy-preserving AI systems. Backed by pioneering SRE leadership and global team of elite systems engineers, cryptographers, and blockchain architects, Autheo is positioned to dominate $300B+ SRE market. Join us to build the reliability foundation for the sovereign digital economy.

🌐 🚀 WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS?

• Traction with Momentum: Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space, with rapid developer adoption, platform growth, and partnership interest.
• Cross-Industry Impact; Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystem—but also Web2 and the broader technology sector—by enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure.
• Real Innovation, Not Hype: Unlike many blockchain ventures, Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure, enterprise-grade toolkits, decentralized identity, cloud, compute, and service orchestration.
• Backed by Elite Talent: You’ll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities, Fortune 500 companies, and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies.

If you're ready to redefine blockchain adoption, empower global business integration, and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems, we invite you to take the next step.

Let’s build the future—together.