Trond Bjorøy

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Accomplished product leader with over 20 years of experience in software development and product management across both corporate and startup environments in travel and web3. In crypto since 2016 and working full-time in the industry for the past four years. Currently leading product at Hathor Network, Brazil’s leading Layer 1 blockchain, delivering innovations like Nano Contracts, EVM Bridge, large-scale RWA tokenization ($200M+), privacy solutions, and novel, patented technologies. Strong technical and commercial acumen. A published writer on blockchain and travel technology, contributing insights to top industry outlets.

Professional Experience

Hathor Network, RemoteFebruary 2023 – Present
Head of Product
  • Lead end-to-end product strategy across wallets, explorers, EVM bridge, Nano Contracts (Python-based smart contracts), and appchains.
  • Drove the tokenization of $200M+ in real-world assets, expanding Hathor’s utility and ecosystem adoption.
  • Oversaw integrations with Fireblocks and Ledger, enhancing institutional accessibility.
  • Contributed to achieving a top 3 SHA256 hashrate globally, following Bitcoin and Syscoin.
  • Led updates to network tokenomics to stimulate long-term growth across developers and users.
  • Built product roadmap alignment across engineering, marketing, and community to drive measurable outcomes.
Hathor Network, RemoteFebruary 2022 – February 2023
Principal Product Manager
  • Played a key role in establishing Hathor Network's product management function, defining processes and best practices.
  • Managed end-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to launch.
  • Oversaw development of several core products, contributing to the network's exponential growth in custom tokens, active wallets, and mining hash rate.
ATPI, NorwayApril 2019 – February 2022
Head of Product Development Nordics
  • 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, NorwayOctober 2018 – March 2019
Consultant
  • Advised on strategic business projects.
  • Led software development and implementation projects.
ATPI, NorwaySeptember 2013 – October 2018
Head of Product Development & Implementation Nordics
  • 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, RemoteFebruary 2021 – June 2021
Content Writer
  • Wrote content for the company's blog and internal product documentation.
  • Interface between engineering and comms/marketing.
GOeureka, RemoteOctober 2018 – February 2019
CTO
  • Built a crypto-enabled hotel booking platform.
  • Sourced suppliers and oversaw technical development.
GOeureka, RemoteNovember 2017 – October 2018
Advisor
  • Advised the founding team on travel tech and crypto-related issues.
Berg-Hansen, NorwayApril 2013 – August 2013
Senior System Advisor
  • Business development and mobile innovation.
  • Built native apps for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Windows 8.
  • Successfully launched the world's first complete corporate travel management app.
  • Launched and wrote the company's developer blog.
Berg-Hansen, NorwayAugust 2011 – April 2013
Product Owner
  • Managed product backlog and directed software development projects.
Berg-Hansen, NorwayAugust 2003 – August 2011
Product Specialist
  • Led projects for mobile app development and client integrations.
  • Managed product development and provided 2nd level support.
Berg-Hansen, NorwayJanuary 2001 – December 2002
Telephony Manager
  • Responsible for the company's Alcatel telephony system: Call center setup and maintenance, User setup and maintenance, Traffic planning, Automatic call distribution.
Berg-Hansen, NorwayAugust 1999 – December 2000
Travel Consultant
  • Travel booking for the company's corporate clients, via phone and email.

Education

Norwegian School of Travel and Tourism1997 – 1999

Skills & Other

Languages: Norwegian, English, Danish, Swedish, German

Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master

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