Headquarters: Germany Berlin

Soonami is scaling its EIR program with 150,000 SNI in rewards and $125K in potential funding for founders (1 SNI = 0.4 USD and can be converted to USD via Uniswap).

• 54,000 SNI tokens to be shared across 6 selected teams
• That’s 9,000 SNI tokens per team plus 6,000 SNI as locked rewards for each team.
• 15,000 total SNI tokens per team, making 90,000 in SNI rewards as the total prize pool for six EIR teams
• Up to two additional EIR projects for Rank 5+ founders with a compensation of 18k SNI per team over 3 months and 12k SNI staked (30k SNI per team)
• This brings the reward pool for all 8 EIR teams up to 150k SNI
• Opportunity to pitch for $125,000 in funding from Soonami’s investment committee

Who is this position ideally for?

• Tech founders looking for funding – Web3 or AI
• Business founders looking for funding – Web3 or AI
• Developers seeking to upskill, network globally, and gain CTO experience
• Developers looking to start a venture while continuing their 9-5 job

Tasks

• After your application is accepted, you will apply for the Soonami Venturethon, a process to vet candidates
• Fill out your form on app.foundance.org/events/soonami-cohort-8
• This step is necessary for shortlisting
• Join a 10-day sprint starting 15 September 2025 to determine if you qualify for the EIR program
• If selected, after 12-15 weeks you will have a chance to pitch to investors

Requirements

Expertise in any of the following areas:

Web3

• Blockchain Development
• Decentralized Application (DApp) Development
• Smart Contract Development
• Web Development Skills
• Understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

AI

Benefits

• 9,000 SNI tokens per team plus 6,000 locked rewards per team
• For Rank 5+ founders: 18k SNI compensation over 3 months with 12k SNI staked (30k SNI per team)
• Certificate of completion of the EIR program
• Funding potential of up to $125k

Rank5+ Founder Qualifications

• Rank 1: No prior entrepreneurial experience
• Rank 2: Previous entrepreneurial ventures
• Rank 3: Recognized achievements such as university graduate or hackathon winner
• Rank 4: Ivy League/elite university graduates, PhDs, or executives with leadership positions
• Rank 5: Ivy League/elite university PhDs, C-level executives with experience in Top 1000 companies or Big Tech
• Rank 6: Notable accomplishments including Olympic champions or corporate leadership roles in Top 1000 companies
• Rank 7: Past exits worth 1 million USD or successful funding rounds
• Rank 8: Exits or funding rounds exceeding 10 million USD
• Rank 9: Exits or funding rounds surpassing 100 million USD
• Rank 10: Reserved for exceptional individuals like Elon Musk, unicorn founders, or Nobel Prize winners

Your Team

• If you have an existing co-founder or team, they can continue to work with you
• You can also seek a co-founder from the Soonami community; support is available

Ventures We Have Funded

• AuditOne
• unbounded.dao
• Foundance
• Rethink Finance
• DearFlow

What you’ll get during the 12-15 week EIR program:

• Deep-dive training on product, marketing, go-to-market, and fundraising
• Weekly check-ins, AMAs, and expert-led masterclasses
• A supportive peer network and access to Soonami’s ecosystem partners
• A guaranteed spot at Soonami Demo Day to pitch for additional funding
• A path to launch your startup — from idea to MVP to investment

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/soonami-io-gmbh-entrepreneur-in-residence

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Published 2025-08-08 08:32:27