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Rustam Kohen

Rustam Kohen

Lisbon,Portugal

Summary

Experienced crypto and blockchain professional with nearly eight years in the industry. I hold a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Darmstadt University of Technology—with a thesis on Facebook’s Libra—and have been deeply involved in the space since 2017, beginning as an investor. I co-founded TEACHMEDEFI, one of Germany’s first educational platforms for web3 (which I successfully sold), and have contributed to projects like Hotspotty, where I led content strategy, gamification, and GTM initiatives using the Octalysis framework. Adept in strategic planning, project management, and content creation, I excel in dynamic, multicultural environments and bring a logical, "can-do" approach to driving innovative blockchain solutions. Fluent in German, Russian, and English.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital Content Strategist & Educator

Hotspotty
Remote
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed and executed content strategies for the Academy section to onboard both new users and businesses.
  • Contributed to the “DePIN for Beginners” course by leveraging my experience from TEACHMEDEFI.
  • Collaborated with in-house copywriters, video editors, developers, and the sales team to enhance content quality and SEO.
  • Designed and implemented gamification and go-to-market strategies using the Octalysis framework to boost user engagement and conversions.
  • Provided strategic guidance to support overall platform growth while maintaining proactive communication with key stakeholders.

Digital Creator & Educator

Co-Founder TEACHMEDEFI (Start-Up)
Remote
11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Developed the Bitcoin course and contributed to scriptwriting for Ethereum and Polkadot courses.
  • Authored e-books on Bitcoin and Ethereum for beginners.
  • Co-wrote the newsletter, managed the Substack, and authored dedicated news sections.
  • Managed social media platforms, driving growth to achieve over 5 million impressions across X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
  • Led a team of editors and moderators, significantly contributing to the website's visual design and collaborating closely with developers.
  • Secured interview partners and fostered new collaborations for platform discussions.
  • Generated ideas and motivated the team, driving the company's strategic vision.

Project management

Co-Founder of Blacksquare Ltd. (Start-Up)
Remote
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developed innovative concepts for integrating real-world art into NFTs, including mechanisms and implementation.
  • Significantly contributed to the website's visual design, collaborating closely with developers.
  • Set up and moderated the Discord channel, fostering community engagement.
  • Generated ideas and motivated the team, driving the company's strategic vision.

Approval Coordinator

VITRONIC Machine Vision
Wiesbaden, Germany
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assessed technical documents for regulatory compliance
  • Coordinated approval processes with internal and external agencies
  • Ensured products met legal requirements for the German market
  • Maintained accurate approval records and documentation
  • Collaborated with team for knowledge sharing & product approval
  • Planned and executed laboratory and field tests for approval processes
  • Defined and approved configurations of traffic measurement devices for approval
  • Planned and controlled budget for approval projects
  • Planned and defined calibration processes with accredited authorities

Working student in project & business management

ALTEN GmbH
Frankfurt/ Main, Germany
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Project and business management support in the ADAS area
  • Carrying out market analysis and staff briefing
  • Support in day-to-day business

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, emphasis in Electrical and Information Technology

Darmstadt University of Technology

Exchange Program

Thammasat University

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Prompt Engineering for AI Productivity
  • Analytical Skills
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Web3 Content Creation
  • Trend Development Understanding
  • Blockchain Technology Understanding
  • Cryptocurrency Investing
  • Canva, CapCut, InShot
  • Notion, ClickUp, Miro, Figma
  • Multilingual Communication (German, Russian, English)

Languages

German, Russian
Native language
German
Native
Russian
Native
English
Fluent

Timeline

Digital Content Strategist & Educator

Hotspotty
11.2024 - Current

Project management

Co-Founder of Blacksquare Ltd. (Start-Up)
04.2022 - 03.2023

Digital Creator & Educator

Co-Founder TEACHMEDEFI (Start-Up)
11.2021 - 10.2024

Approval Coordinator

VITRONIC Machine Vision
08.2020 - 12.2021

Working student in project & business management

ALTEN GmbH
02.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, emphasis in Electrical and Information Technology

Darmstadt University of Technology

Exchange Program

Thammasat University
Rustam Kohen