#1474 Kenny DeGiglio | How To Get A Job In Bitcoin & Crypto

— Kenny DeGiglio, CEO of The Crypto Academy, discusses how over 3,000 people have successfully transitioned into Bitcoin and crypto jobs through their platform and training programs.

— Only two people out of 3,000+ have successfully moved from non-technical to technical roles; most succeed by leveraging existing skills in sales, marketing, operations, finance, or community roles.

— The "big three" factors for landing a job are connections (getting your foot in the door), likability (scoring the offer), and competency (often verified only after hire).

— Making yourself a "known quantity" through personal relationships, side projects, and demonstrating expertise is critical; applying blindly is far less effective.

— Being a "participant, not a spectator" means creating original content or proof of work (newsletters, articles, research reports) rather than only consuming industry content.

— Designing your career path upfront by identifying your passions, strengths, and the specific role or company culture you want prevents wasted effort sprinting in the wrong direction.

— Focus on roles that match your existing skill set (sales, marketing, operations, finance) rather than trying to become technical if that is not your background; build connections with people at companies you admire by engaging authentically and offering value before asking for anything.

— Create a portfolio of original work—whether a newsletter, research reports, or Medium posts—to demonstrate consistency, thought leadership, and how you process information; this serves as proof of work when applying and makes you stand out in interviews.

— Spend time in peer communities (like The Crypto Academy's cohort) to practice articulating your ideas, refine your understanding, and build momentum through one-plus-one-equals-three networking effects rather than trying to learn in isolation.