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Anastasia Volgemut

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Peaq, excelling in strategic leadership and capital fundraising. Spearheaded the successful TGE lifecycle, optimizing systems for rapid growth while fostering a high-performance culture. Expertise in regulatory compliance and team scaling drives impactful results in the blockchain and Web3 sectors

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Operations | Head of Capital & Strategy

Peaq
01.2024 - Current
  • TGE Leadership & Strategic Execution:
    Orchestrated and led the full lifecycle of peaq's TGE, aligning legal, financial, technical, and marketing efforts to meet compliance, liquidity, and growth milestones across centralized exchanges and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Managed exchange listings on over 15 leading centralized exchange partners.
  • Operational Excellence in Scaling:
    Designed and optimized systems, workflows, and internal operations to support a rapidly scaling blockchain protocol, positioning peaq for global success and supporting launch-critical initiatives with precision.
  • Capital Markets & Fundraising Strategy:
    Led peaq's capital operations, strategies for the PEAQ token, overseeing investor engagement, tokenomics development, and compliance. Managed fundraising processes, including SAFTs, investor communications, and regulatory alignment.
  • Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Expansion:
    Drove ecosystem growth by structuring key partnerships and exchange listings, enhancing liquidity, and onboarding institutional stakeholders. Built bridges with leading Web2 and Web3 entities to amplify peaq's market footprint.
  • Leadership & Culture Building:
    Shaped team dynamics through inclusive leadership and cross-functional alignment. Cultivated a performance-driven culture to ensure excellence during the network launch and product rollouts.
  • Advocacy & Industry Representation:
    Acted as a public-facing representative of peaq at major conferences, media interviews, and stakeholder engagements—advancing peaq’s position as a pioneer in the convergence of AI, blockchain, and real-world infrastructure.

Chief Operations Officer

Metagaming Inc
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Growth Marketing & Community Leadership:
    Drove global outreach by leading all community, marketing, and PR efforts alongside the social and BD teams. Designed and scaled the Ambassador & Community Leader programs to deepen engagement and fuel organic growth across ecosystems.
  • Risk & Compliance Stewardship:
    Oversaw compliance and risk frameworks to protect the company’s reputation and ensure smooth operations. Navigated regulatory landscapes while managing critical internal processes under lean, startup-style financial constraints.
  • Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Expansion:
    Identified and secured high-impact collaborations in the Web3 Gaming and DeFi sectors. Built alliances that directly accelerated product adoption and ecosystem growth.
  • People & Culture Development:
    Built and led a cross-functional team by establishing inclusive HR practices, robust performance frameworks, and a high-accountability culture focused on innovation and ownership.
  • Fundraising & Capital Strategy:
    Led end-to-end fundraising operations—from designing investment rounds and drafting legal agreements (SAFE/SAFT), to pitching and closing with investors. Simultaneously managed applications for grants and strategic capital programs.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Executive Leadership:
    Stepped into multiple C-suite roles during critical growth phases, including CGO, CMO, CPO, and CFO. Provided hands-on leadership across departments, driving agility and alignment at pivotal stages.
  • Operational Scale-Up:
    Architected scalable systems and lean operational frameworks to support the rapid global expansion of a DeFi, Gaming, and AI-native startup—from zero to scale.

Chief Operations Officer

Metaverse Game Studios
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Operational Design for Immersive Game Delivery:
    Built operational architecture to support the production and launch of Angelic—an ambitious, lore-rich strategy RPG blending AAA visuals with Web3 integration. Developed internal systems that matched the demands of a world-class game studio while maintaining agility in a fast-evolving space.
  • Global Company Formation & Market Readiness:
    Orchestrated legal setups across the UAE, Turkey, and the U.S., enabling seamless stakeholder onboarding, cross-border hiring, and institutional funding. Ensured Angelic was structurally positioned for international growth and platform compliance.
  • Governance & Organizational Risk Control:
    Introduced governance protocols and safeguards that minimized exposure during rapid scaling. Led internal audits and process mapping to strengthen investor trust and operational resilience.
  • Financial Stewardship & Resource Allocation:
    Created long-range financial models and controlled production burn while maintaining velocity. Aligned capital deployment with strategic milestones, ensuring accountability across creative and technical teams.
  • Alliances Across Gaming & Web3:
    Brokered deals with platforms, publishers, and blockchain infrastructure partners to amplify Angelic’s reach and technical capability. Built a network that supported both traditional and decentralized distribution strategies.
  • Human Capital Development:
    Scaled a multidisciplinary team of over 100+ contributors across art, narrative, engineering, and blockchain. Led recruitment operations and embedded a feedback-driven performance culture tailored to remote creative teams.
  • Funding & Capital Access:
    Closed multiple investment rounds totaling over $10M. Developed investor materials, led diligence processes, and coordinated post-raise execution across legal, finance, and operations.
  • Interim C-Suite Leadership Across Functions:
    Took ownership of multiple departments during transition phases, including growth, marketing, finance, and people operations. Provided executive coverage and strategic clarity at critical inflection points in the company’s lifecycle.

Operations Lead

AIDA International
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • People Operations Optimization:
    Led end-to-end HR operations, streamlining recruitment, onboarding, performance cycles, and development programs. Diagnosed and resolved inefficiencies to boost operational flow and workforce effectiveness.
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategy:
    Partnered with department leads to attract top-tier candidates, ensuring skill alignment and cultural fit. Rolled out employee-focused initiatives around growth planning, internal mobility, and total rewards to enhance retention and satisfaction.
  • Employee Experience & Feedback Systems:
    Established internal systems for continuous team feedback, performance benchmarking, and satisfaction surveys—transforming qualitative input into actionable improvements.
  • Change Management & Transitional Leadership:
    Guided teams through key organizational shifts with clarity and structure. Developed and executed change management frameworks that kept morale high and disruption low during periods of transformation.
  • Strategic HR & Ops Alignment:
    Contributed to high-level planning, aligning HR functions with business scaling efforts. Served as a strategic link between operational execution and organizational growth objectives.

Head of Operations

Aurum Leasing Limited
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Business Operations Strategy & Execution:
    Led the development and rollout of targeted operational plans aligned with the company’s long-term vision. Defined performance benchmarks and introduced clear KPI structures to ensure consistent progress and measurable results across departments.
  • Workflow & Efficiency Optimization:
    Diagnosed and resolved inefficiencies across internal processes, resulting in smoother workflows and measurable cost savings. Leveraged lean operations methodologies to maximize resource utilization and operational agility.
  • HR Infrastructure & Budget Oversight:
    Built out core HR frameworks and standardized internal procedures across the business. Managed budgets with a focus on resource effectiveness—balancing operational demands with financial discipline and sustainable cost controls.
  • Recruitment, Culture & Team Enablement:
    Championed a people-first approach to hiring, onboarding, and performance development. Mentored team members while establishing a culture rooted in growth, accountability, and high performance.
  • Performance Management & Continuous Improvement:
    Introduced structured evaluation cycles and feedback loops to recognize individual contributions, identify development needs, and enhance collective team output.

Business & Marketing Operations Manager

Skinlaundry MENA
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Company Launch & Regulatory Compliance:
    Led the full formalization of the business entity, securing approvals and aligning with all regulatory bodies including DHA, MOHAP, Dubai Customs, DED, Civil Defence, and Dubai Municipality. Ensured full operational readiness from a legal and structural standpoint.
  • Brand Strategy & Market Positioning:
    Defined the company’s unique value proposition and target demographics. Designed and executed marketing strategies and branding initiatives to support customer acquisition and local market presence.
  • HR Process Implementation & Compliance:
    Oversaw end-to-end HR lifecycle for medical and administrative personnel—including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and exits. Maintained strict adherence to UAE labor law and immigration requirements.
  • Budget Planning & Expense Control:
    Supported financial planning through the development of OPEX and APEX budgets. Played a key role in cost tracking and internal controls to ensure financial discipline during early-stage growth.

Operations Executive

Trecastle Global Investments LLC
07.2018 - 07.2019

School Counsellor

Tableview Primary School
09.2017 - 06.2018

Management Executive

Bright Employee Benefits
09.2015 - 06.2018

Education

Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences - Psychology -

SACAP

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership: Scaling teams and operations across startups and growth phases
  • Capital & Fundraising: Leading investment rounds, SAFEs/SAFTs, and investor relations
  • Financial Strategies & Web3: Designing token economies and growing Layer-1 ecosystems
  • Regulatory & Legal: Managing compliance, multi-region entity setup, and legal docs
  • People & Talent: Hiring, scaling, and managing global teams with strong HR systems
  • Project & Change Management: Driving execution and leading transitions
  • Financial Planning: Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across departments
  • Startup Operations: Launching and scaling 0→1 ventures from structure to systems
  • Marketing & Community: Building engagement strategies for Web3 and gaming brands

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

· Advanced Diploma in Executive Management (Level 7)

· Diploma in Strategic Planning

· Diploma in Marketing Management

· Diploma in Educational Psychology

· Certificate in Working with Special Needs Children

Timeline

Head of Operations | Head of Capital & Strategy

Peaq
01.2024 - Current

Chief Operations Officer

Metagaming Inc
08.2023 - 01.2024

Chief Operations Officer

Metaverse Game Studios
08.2022 - 08.2023

Operations Lead

AIDA International
05.2022 - 08.2022

Head of Operations

Aurum Leasing Limited
08.2019 - 08.2022

Business & Marketing Operations Manager

Skinlaundry MENA
02.2019 - 01.2020

Operations Executive

Trecastle Global Investments LLC
07.2018 - 07.2019

School Counsellor

Tableview Primary School
09.2017 - 06.2018

Management Executive

Bright Employee Benefits
09.2015 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences - Psychology -

SACAP

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