Jaya Talent

Jaya Talent is a specialized Web3 recruitment agency founded in 2023, headquartered in Dubai with operational presence in Ukraine. The name "Jaya" derives from Sanskrit, meaning "victory," reflecting the company's mission to deliver successful talent placement outcomes for Web3 startups and blockchain companies.

Core Services

Jaya Talent operates as an exclusive recruitment partner for VC-backed Web3 startups, specializing in executive search and technical talent acquisition across EMEA, APAC, and US markets. The agency provides end-to-end recruitment services spanning C-level executive search, advisory hiring, technical and non-technical mid-level recruitment, and fractional hiring solutions.

The company's executive search practice focuses on placing C-suite leaders including CMOs, COOs, and CTOs for blockchain and crypto companies. Their advisory hiring service matches industry experts with startups requiring strategic guidance, including equity and token compensation modeling. For technical roles, Jaya Talent sources candidates from 20+ platforms including GitHub, LinkedIn, and StackOverflow, with deep expertise across diverse technology stacks. Their fractional hiring offering enables budget-conscious startups to access C-suite and mid-level talent on part-time or project-based arrangements.

Key Strengths

Jaya Talent differentiates itself through a reputation-first sourcing model, with 80% of candidates coming through warm introductions from founders, builders, VCs, and past clients rather than job boards or mass sourcing. The agency maintains a pre-vetted network of 17,000+ high-agency operators, founders, and executives screened for ethics, execution capability, and long-term alignment.

The company achieves a 94% twelve-month retention rate across all placements, attributing this to rigorous cultural fit assessment and founder-operator alignment prioritization. Jaya Talent provides early signal intelligence on candidate availability, often learning 3-12 months in advance when top talent plans to make career moves. Each client receives 4-6 curated candidates per shortlist rather than resume dumps, with role calibration completed within 48 hours to prevent misalignment.

Notable Clients & Projects

Jaya Talent has served as exclusive recruitment partner for Yellow Network for two years, successfully placing seven key hires including CMO, COO, CTO, Developer Relations Engineer, Quantitative Engineer, PR Manager, Blockchain Business Analyst, and UI/UX designers. Yellow Network, backed by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen with a $10M seed round at $200M valuation, reports an average candidate tenure of 1 year and 3 months.

Other notable clients include IBC Group (founded by Mario Nawfal of The Roundtable Show) and Huddle01 (DePIN for real-time communications). The agency works with startups backed by top-tier VC firms including Protocol Labs, M31 Capital, Sui Foundation, Ripple, ConsenSys, GSR, and Moonrock Capital.

Why Choose Jaya Talent

Jaya Talent positions itself as the recruitment partner for Web3 founders who prioritize quality, cultural fit, and long-term success over speed-to-hire metrics. The agency's founder and CEO Zhanna Manzyk brings seven years of experience assisting seed, pre-seed, and Series A startups, with a hiring philosophy influenced by Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, and Warren Buffett's emphasis on integrity, intelligence, and energy.

Beyond recruitment, Jaya Talent demonstrates commitment to the Web3 ecosystem through wellness initiatives including breathwork workshops at major industry events like Token2049 Dubai and Animoca Brands' Frens Network Creator Hub. The company also supports emerging talent through sponsorship of India's 100xEngineers Generative AI Buildathon and participation in workforce development discussions at events like Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

For Web3 companies seeking recruitment partners who understand blockchain technology, crypto culture, and the unique talent requirements of decentralized organizations, Jaya Talent offers a boutique, relationship-driven alternative to traditional recruitment agencies.