{"id":"jake-salerno","title":"Jake Salerno","content":"**Jake Salerno** is a business development executive in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) industry. He is the Head of Business Development at 0G Labs and previously held a go-to-market strategy role at [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-ufVLG0IgOj) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-pNLsEA8JfH)\n\n## Education\n\nSalerno studied at Miami University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture as well as a degree in Entrepreneurship from the Farmer School of Business. He previously attended the Williston Northampton School and Wellesley High School.  [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-UKKDsyv5Zj)\n\n## Career\n\nJake Salerno is Head of Business Development at 0G Labs, a position he assumed in June 2024. At the company, he focuses on business growth and ecosystem development for its blockchain and artificial intelligence initiatives.\n\nBefore joining 0G Labs, Salerno worked at [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink) Labs between 2021 and 2024, holding several roles across data strategy and business development. He served as Head of Data – GTM from October 2023 to June 2024, following earlier positions as Strategic Sales Specialist, Account Executive, and Analyst.\n\nSalerno has also been active in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) education and community initiatives. He co-founded the Miami University Blockchain Club in 2017, where he served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications until 2020 and later as an advisor until 2022.\n\nIn addition to his work in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), Salerno founded An Extra Hand, LLC, a service platform connecting individuals and businesses with college students for temporary work. He led the company from 2016 until its acquisition in 2021. His earlier roles include Business Development Specialist at WAVE Drowning Prevention Systems (2020–2021), Director of Digital Marketing and Community Management at Helix eSports (2019–2020), and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of *The Block Tribune* (2017–2019). [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-UKKDsyv5Zj)\n\n## Professional Associations\n\nThrough his roles at 0G Labs and [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink), Salerno has worked alongside several notable figures in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) industry.\n\nAt 0G Labs, his colleagues include:\n\n* [Michael Heinrich](https://iq.wiki/wiki/michael-heinrich), Co-founder and CEO\n* Thomas Yao, Chief Business Officer\n\nHis former colleagues at [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink) included members of its leadership and technical teams:\n\n* [Sergey Nazarov](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sergey-nazarov), CEO\n* [Steve Ellis](https://iq.wiki/wiki/steve-ellis), Co-Founder and CTO\n* Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer\n* Mickey Graham, former Head of Development\n* Tomasz Wojewoda, former Head of Sales\n* Gengmo Qi, former Engineer [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-ufVLG0IgOj)","summary":"Jake Salerno is a business development executive in the blockchain industry. 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