#1474 Kenny DeGiglio | How To Get A Job In Bitcoin & Crypto

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Jan 23, 2025

Kenny DeGiglio, CEO & Co-Founder of The Crypto Academy, shares how he’s helped over 3,000 people find jobs in the crypto space. He discusses the importance of passion and transferable skills over technical expertise when transitioning to this industry. Kenny emphasizes networking, relationship-building, and the creation of a personal portfolio to stand out. He also highlights diverse career pathways and the value of community support in developing a successful career in Bitcoin and crypto.

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ADVICE

Non-Technical Entry

Don't feel pressured to become technical to enter the crypto job market.
Leverage your existing skills in areas like sales or marketing and apply them to crypto companies.

INSIGHT

Technical Transition Difficulty

Transitioning from non-technical to technical roles in crypto is rare.
Focus on applying your existing non-technical skills to the crypto industry.

ANECDOTE

Public Defender to Crypto

A public defender, passionate about crypto, transitioned into a non-legal crypto role.
This demonstrates that diverse backgrounds can find a place in the industry.

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Kenny DeGiglio is the CEO & Co-Founder of The Crypto Academy, and we have helped over 3,000 people get new jobs. In this conversation we discuss how to land a job in the crypto industry, helpful data points, tips, how to grow connections, importance of being a participant, and helping you design where you want to be.

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