Khalil Jelassi
Business Developer | Liquidity Strategist | Experienced Trader
Dubai
Summary
Business Developer | Liquidity Strategist | Experienced Trader
Developed skills in competitive business environment, focusing on strategic planning and relationship management. Skilled in market analysis and partnership development, adaptable to various industries. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging expertise to drive growth and innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Development Lead
Crestal
Remote
01.2025 - Current
- Co-developed AI agents focused on DeFi use cases and other blockchain applications to enhance user adoption
- Promoted the IntentKit framework by partnering with crypto projects to integrate technical skills into AI agents
- Increased platform adoption by fostering collaborations with blockchain networks and DeFi protocols
BD/Liquidity Manager
Connext/Everclear
Remote
01.2023 - Current
- Raised liquidity from $1M to $33M within six months through innovative pre-airdrop campaigns during bear market conditions
- Established and launched the Liquidity Task Force DAO to strengthen liquidity strategies for Connext. Managed chain grant allocations for liquidity incentives
- Secured $20M+ liquidity contributions from top-tier investors like Amber Group, Pantera Capital, Dialectic, Dokia and 1kx
- Oversaw and resolved all liquidity-related issues, working closely with engineering teams to develop robust solutions (e.g., Router/Pools) and provided comprehensive onboarding guides for new LPs and chain partners.
- Managed SLAs with MMs, ensuring high performance and uptime in liquidity operations.
- Built and managed an extensive pipeline of investors, infrastructure providers, and LPs to support additional liquidity needs.
- Coordinated bridging of $700M worth of assets via strategic partnerships with infrastructure providers
- Designed incentive programs for liquidity providers (LPs) and market makers (MMs), ensuring optimal pool rebalancing across chains
- Fostered connections with CEXs and MMs to integrate Everclear's solution for mitigating liquidity fragmentation across Layer 2 networks
Community Manager & Business Developer
Connext
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Scaled Twitter followers and Discord members through targeted campaigns and localized strategies
- Led marketing and BD initiatives that boosted bridging volume via partnerships with networks like Arbitrum, Optimism and other L2s
- Executed comprehensive growth campaigns and managed community grant programs to amplify user engagement.
- Developed localized community strategies and recruited brand ambassadors across multiple regions (Turkey, Thailand, Korea, Latin America, Vietnam, Japan)
- Initiated collaborations with chains and liquidity providers to announce new chain integrations and enhance bridging liquidity
- Assisted in business development outreach, supporting integration projects like xERC20 and Chain Abstractions.
Founder & CEO
Dinaro
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Launched a Stellar-based remittance platform facilitating cross-border transactions between Tunisian and French banks
- Collaborated with the Central Bank of Tunisia to ensure compliance with local regulations for digital payments
- Secured partnerships with regional banks to streamline remittance operations and boost adoption
Education
Computer Networking & Security Diploma -
College LaSalle
Tunis 04.2018 - 01.2020
French Baccalaureate of Social Economics -
Lycee Bonaparte De Doha
Doha, Qatar 09.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Blockchain/DeFi Fundamentals
- CRM Tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Notion)
- Data Analytics (Dune Dashboard, Defillama, Google Analytics, Arkham)
- Social Media Management
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- AI Tools Development
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Organized high-profile investor summits, events and dinners in Dubai, Korea, Hong kong and Singapore
- Collaborated with CEXs on liquidity rebalancing strategies to optimize trading volumes across multiple platforms.
Trading Experience
- Actively traded perps across major CEXs, leveraging advanced risk management techniques to optimize returns.
- Executed DeFi strategies such as yield farming, delta-neutral positions, and arbitrage across Layer 1 and Layer 2 ecosystems.
- Mainly Onchain Trader
Timeline
Business Development Lead
Crestal
01.2025 - Current
BD/Liquidity Manager
Connext/Everclear
01.2023 - Current
Community Manager & Business Developer
Connext
01.2021 - 01.2023
Founder & CEO
Dinaro
01.2019 - 01.2021
Computer Networking & Security Diploma -
College LaSalle
04.2018 - 01.2020
French Baccalaureate of Social Economics -
Lycee Bonaparte De Doha
09.2013 - 01.2017
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