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
