Muhammad Afzal Subhani

Web3 Strategist • Blockchain Consultant • Global Speaker

Driving high‑impact Web3 growth, strategic partnerships and ecosystem expansion across global markets.

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About Me

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Executive Leadership

Founder of BlocksGenie Technologies LLC and General Manager at ChrysusDAO. From Interim CEO of GAIA Everworld to Chief Business Officer at SIJ Global LTD, I build and guide cross‑functional teams to success.

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Web3 & DeFi Expertise

Over a decade in blockchain, DeFi and gaming – architecting tokenomics, smart contracts and dApp ecosystems. Advisor at Arkania Protocol and builder of innovative protocols like ChrysusDAO.

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Global Presence

Based in Miami with networks across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. I cultivate high‑impact partnerships and speak at conferences such as MetavSummit, Crypto306 and the Bitcoin Energy Summit.

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Recognition & Mentorship

Awarded Web3 Ambassador of the Year 2023 and Creative Employee of the Year 2020. I remain committed to mentoring emerging talent and advocating for innovation in the Web3 space.

Leadership Experience

Founder – BlocksGenie Technologies LLC

Jan 2023 – Present

Founded a U.S‑registered Web3 development firm delivering blockchain‑based solutions for startups and enterprise clients. Define service offerings, build a global client base and manage a cross‑functional team of developers, designers and marketers. Advise clients on tokenomics, smart contract development, NFT integrations and decentralized application architecture while overseeing business development, compliance and operational growth.

General Manager – ChrysusDAO

Mar 2024 – Present

Oversee strategic operations, product development and community governance of a DeFi platform. Coordinate cross‑functional teams, lead fundraising efforts and manage investor relations while shaping the protocol’s roadmap, optimizing tokenomics and building partnerships to drive adoption and sustainable ecosystem growth.

Chief Business Officer – SIJ Global LTD

Aug 2023 – Feb 2024

Led the business vision and go‑to‑market strategy for Sportrex.io, a decentralized platform blending sports entertainment with blockchain and NFT technology. Aligned the project’s business roadmap with evolving Web3 trends, built strategic alliances and drove platform adoption across global markets. Directed investor relations and fundraising, collaborating with product and tech teams to define feature priorities based on market feedback.

Interim CEO & Strategic Advisor – GAIA Everworld

Jul 2022 – Aug 2023

Provided strategic oversight and leadership at a GameFi company, collaborating across departments to establish Radical Gaming and enhance game development capabilities. Played an instrumental role in operations, product vision and business development while ensuring alignment of marketing and operational strategies.

Strategic Advisor – Arkania Protocol

Dec 2021 – Jul 2022

Offered advisory support to a multi-chain IDO launchpad, providing insights that influenced marketing and operational strategies. Helped enhance positioning and operational efficiency through targeted recommendations.

Business Development Manager – VAIVAL Technologies

Mar 2019 – Mar 2021

Served as Upwork Strategist & Business Development Specialist, achieving Top Rated status with 100% Job Success. Led the full sales cycle, closing a verifiable $55,000 Web3 deal and multiple mid‑sized projects. Generated and nurtured leads via email marketing and LinkedIn Sales Navigator, optimized the Upwork profile and created case studies while contributing to long‑term client acquisition and revenue growth.

Business Development Executive – PureLogics

Dec 2017 – Feb 2019

Managed LinkedIn lead generation and email campaigns, leading a team of 4+ and generating 300+ qualified leads. Contributed to recruitment, training and mentoring while helping to maintain a steady pipeline for the New York BDM. Developed training materials and sharpened skills in sales, negotiation and B2B strategy.

Sales Consultant – Pixako Technologies

Feb 2014 – Dec 2017

Led B2B sales efforts for software and digital solutions, identifying client pain points and proposing tailored technology‑driven offerings. Developed outreach plans, generated qualified leads and negotiated high‑value deals while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure client satisfaction and timely solution delivery.

Speaking & Conferences

Speaker

  • MetavSummit – Dubai
  • Crypto306 – Dubai
  • Bitcoin Energy Summit – Miami

Attended

  • World Blockchain Summit 2019 – Dubai
  • Blockchain Africa Conference – Johannesburg
  • MetaDecrypt – Dubai
  • Dubai Fintech Summit – Dubai
  • Gitex Global 2023 – Dubai
  • GDC 2025 – San Francisco

Awards & Certificates

Honours for outstanding leadership and professional development.

Awards

Web3 Ambassador of the Year 2023

Crypto306

Creative Employee of the Year 2020

VAIVAL Technologies

Certificates

Foundations of Project Management

Google / Coursera

HubSpot Sales Software Certification

HubSpot Academy

HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification

HubSpot Academy

Salesforce Trailblazer Fundamentals

Salesforce

LinkedIn Sales Navigator Certified

LinkedIn

Skills & Tools

Business & Strategy

  • Strategic B2B Sales & Client Closing
  • Web3 & DeFi Business Development
  • Tokenomics & Treasury Management
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Partnership Building & Community Engagement

Sales & Marketing Tools

  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • HubSpot CRM • Apollo.io • Instantly.ai
  • MailJet • SendGrid • Lemlist
  • Cold Outreach & Follow‑Up Automation
  • Data‑Driven Sales Forecasting & KPI Tracking

Project & Team Leadership

  • Trello • Monday.com • Jira • Notion • ClickUp
  • Microsoft Teams & Google Workspace
  • Multi‑disciplinary Team Leadership
  • Agile & Kanban Project Management

Media & Interviews

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Watch my interview with Crypto306 discussing blockchain adoption and financial inclusion.

Consulting & Advisory Services

Executive Web3 Advisory

High‑level advisory for founders, executives and investors on blockchain adoption, market positioning and innovation strategy.

Token & Ecosystem Architecture

Design and optimize tokenomics, treasury management and ecosystem incentives to drive long‑term growth.

Fundraising & Investor Strategy

Support capital raising efforts with pitch development, strategic investor targeting and deal structuring to secure investment.

Go‑To‑Market & Growth

Craft go‑to‑market strategies, user acquisition plans and community growth frameworks tailored for Web3 products.

Strategic Partnerships

Identify and negotiate high‑impact partnerships and alliances that accelerate adoption and amplify brand reach.

Ecosystem Development

Build and nurture thriving communities, fostering engagement and collaboration within decentralized ecosystems.

Contact Muhammad Afzal Subhani

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