#943 Colton Sakamoto On How To Get A Job In The Crypto Industry

— Colton Sakamoto discusses the crypto job market, which now has over 100,000 workers and remains high-demand across all experience levels and backgrounds.

— Successful job transitions span diverse career origins—from funeral directors and insurance salespeople to software engineers—driven primarily by passion and self-motivation rather than prior experience.

— Job seekers should identify their passion area, narrow their focus, build a portfolio, and prove capability before applying, rather than applying broadly to many roles.

— Twitter has become a primary networking tool in crypto, more effective than LinkedIn, allowing candidates to connect directly with hiring managers and industry leaders.

— Geographic location matters less than time zone alignment; most major companies offer remote work and prioritize top talent regardless of location.

— The crypto academy training program and pomp crypto jobs marketplace have placed nearly 1,000 people into roles at Coinbase, Gemini, BlockFi, Kraken, and other leading firms.

— Start on Twitter following quality content creators, absorb free resources (YouTube, newsletters, podcasts), then network or enroll in structured training to accelerate your transition timeline.

— De-risk your hiring manager's decision by showing initiative: arrive at interviews with a portfolio, relevant leads, or sample work demonstrating you can do the job before you're hired.

— Use pomp crypto jobs.com to find hundreds of open roles across companies, or join thecryptoacademy.io (three-week intensive with 50+ events) to gain structured knowledge, network with hiring managers, and land positions at top firms.