# TROND BJORØY **Product Leader | Web3 | Travel Tech** LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/trondbjoroy Twitter/X: https://x.com/trondbjoroy --- ## SUMMARY Crypto-native product leader with 20+ years across software engineering and product management, from startups to large tech, spanning travel tech and Web3. In crypto since 2016, full-time in the industry for the past four years. I lead product at Hathor Network, Brazil's leading Layer 1 blockchain, where we've shipped Nano Contracts (Python-based smart contracts), an EVM bridge, large-scale RWA tokenization ($200M+), privacy solutions, and novel patented technologies. I work at the intersection of technology and product strategy, and enjoy turning complex protocols into usable products and developer ecosystems. I'm a product builder who uses AI daily, from rapid prototypes to complete applications. Published writer on blockchain and travel technology for leading industry outlets. Current side project: building emberfall.fun (https://emberfall.fun), the first trading card game on Hathor. --- ## PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ### Hathor Network — Head of Product *February 2023 – Present | Remote* - Lead product strategy for Hathor's core ecosystem (wallets, explorer, Nano Contracts, EVM bridge, appchains). - Drove $200M+ real-world asset tokenization on the network. - Integrated institutional infrastructure including Fireblocks and Ledger. - Contributed to Hathor achieving top-3 global SHA256 hashrate. - Enabled open agentic commerce on Hathor. - Defined tokenomics changes to improve long-term developer and user incentives. - Built cross-functional roadmap alignment across engineering, marketing, and community. ### Hathor Network — Principal Product Manager *February 2022 – February 2023 | Remote* - Established the product management function, including processes, discovery frameworks, and roadmap planning. - Led end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to launch for core network products. - Supported rapid ecosystem growth across tokens, wallets, and mining participation. ### ATPI — Head of Product Development Nordics *April 2019 – February 2022 | Norway* - Led teams responsible for developing and implementing new products and client solutions in the Nordic markets. - Optimized business tools and processes, resulting in increased efficiency and revenue growth. - Served as a member of the Nordics management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and overall business success. ### ATPI — Consultant *October 2018 – March 2019 | Norway* - Advised on strategic business projects. - Led software development and implementation projects. ### ATPI — Head of Product Development & Implementation Nordics *September 2013 – October 2018 | Norway* - Led teams responsible for developing, implementing, and managing new products, clients, and business processes in the Nordic markets. - Successfully launched numerous products and client solutions, driving significant business growth and market share expansion. - Encouraged a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, empowering teams to drive change and deliver results. ### Hathor Network — Content Writer *February 2021 – June 2021 | Remote* - Wrote content for the company's blog and internal product documentation. - Interface between engineering and comms/marketing. ### GOeureka — CTO *October 2018 – February 2019 | Remote* - Built and launched a crypto-enabled hotel booking platform, integrating blockchain payments into travel distribution. ### GOeureka — Advisor *November 2017 – October 2018 | Remote* - Advised the founding team on travel tech and crypto-related issues. ### Berg-Hansen — Product Owner / Senior System Advisor / Product Specialist *2001 – 2013 | Norway* - Progressed through multiple product and technology roles including Product Owner, Senior System Advisor, and Product Specialist. - Built one of the first corporate travel management mobile apps globally. - Led mobile app development across iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Windows 8. - Managed large-scale product integrations and enterprise client solutions. --- ## SKILLS & OTHER **Languages:** Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, German **Certifications:** Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master **Publications:** - 'Tis the Season: Bitcoin and Ethereum — https://www.supercryptonews.com/tis-the-season-bitcoin-ethereum/ - Bitcoin turns 10 years old, hasn't grown up yet — https://venturebeat.com/technology/bitcoin-turns-10-years-old-hasnt-grown-up-yet - What Bitcoin's dominance says about the state of the crypto market — https://venturebeat.com/technology/what-bitcoins-dominance-says-about-the-state-of-the-crypto-market - The crypto fatigue is real — https://thenextweb.com/news/the-crypto-fatigue-is-real - Startups Lead the Blockchain Revolution in the Travel Industry — https://cryptonews.com/exclusives/startups-lead-the-blockchain-revolution-in-the-travel-indust-1459/ - Blockchain startups forgoing ICOs give away free coins (airdrops) — https://thenextweb.com/news/blockchain-startups-forgoing-icos-give-away-free-coins-airdrops - Ethereum's post-Byzantium records — https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2017/10/ethereums-post-byzantium-records/ - Can blockchain technology liberate travel inventory? — https://www.phocuswire.com/Can-Blockchain-technology-liberate-travel-inventory - ICO Investors Beware: There is a Thin Line Between Hacks and Scams — https://cointelegraph.com/news/ico-investors-beware-there-is-thin-line-between-hacks-and-scams-opinion - Travelling in a blockchain-enabled world — https://venturebeat.com/technology/travelling-in-a-blockchain-enabled-world