Scaling Technical Teams for Blockchain Innovation

Dapper Labs · Blockchain · Scaleup

Dapper Labs is a pioneering blockchain company known for creating NBA Top Shot, CryptoKitties, and the Flow blockchain. They're changing the way fans connect with their favorite athletes, teams and leagues through innovative digital experiences, having secured significant partnerships with the NBA, UFC, and other major sports organizations. Following a successful funding round that raised over $300 million from investors including Michael Jordan and Will Smith, Dapper Labs needed to rapidly scale their technical teams to support their exponential growth across multiple blockchain products and platforms. As they expanded their operations globally, Dapper Labs faced the challenge of finding specialized technical talent with blockchain expertise while maintaining the innovative culture that had fueled their success. They partnered with GuruLink to implement a strategic technical hiring initiative that would support their ambitious expansion plans.

Challenge

Rapidly scale engineering team for blockchain innovation across global markets

Solution

GuruLink developed a comprehensive technical talent strategy for Dapper Labs, beginning with a deep immersion in their technology stack, culture, and growth objectives. We created a multi-faceted recruitment approach that combined targeted sourcing, robust technical assessments, and compelling employer branding. Our team implemented specialized sourcing strategies for each technical role, leveraging both our extensive network in the blockchain community and targeted outreach campaigns. We conducted thorough technical screenings tailored to Dapper Labs' unique blockchain needs, ensuring candidates had both the technical skills and the innovative mindset needed for success. To support their global expansion, we coordinated hiring efforts across multiple time zones and markets, implementing standardized yet flexible evaluation frameworks that could be adapted to regional needs while maintaining consistent quality standards. We also collaborated with Dapper Labs' leadership to articulate their unique value proposition to candidates, highlighting both their technical innovations and their partnerships with major sports brands to attract top blockchain talent in a highly competitive market.

Results