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Trond Bjorøy

Builds products on new rails
Product Leader|Digital Transformation|Travel Tech|Blockchain|AI
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Cleared 25 years

Accomplished product leader with 25 years across software engineering and product management, from startups to large tech, spanning travel tech and Web3.

In blockchain and digital assets since 2016, full-time in the industry for the past four years. Most recently, I led product at Hathor Network, Brazil's leading Layer 1 blockchain, where we shipped Nano Contracts (Python-based smart contracts), an EVM bridge, large-scale RWA tokenization ($200M+), privacy solutions, and novel patented technologies.

My first two decades were in travel tech. At Berg-Hansen I built and launched the first global corporate travel management mobile app. At ATPI I led product development for the Nordics and shipped booking assistance tools for travel consultants, now rolled out across ATPI globally.

I work at the intersection of technology and product strategy, and enjoy turning complex protocols into usable products and developer ecosystems. I've shipped 0-1 repeatedly, in both industries. 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 projects: building emberfall.fun, the first trading card game on Hathor, and Vestibule, a first-person 3D adventure game.

Itinerary · Professional experience

HTRHathor Network
Hathor Network is a user-friendly blockchain platform that provides an intuitive and efficient way to build and deploy applications.
Head of Product
  • Led product strategy for Hathor's core ecosystem (wallets, explorer, Nano Contracts, EVM bridge, appchains).
  • Took Nano Contracts (Python-based smart contracts) from concept to mainnet launch, the network's first smart-contract platform.
  • Launched Hathor's EVM bridge from zero to production, connecting the network to the Ethereum ecosystem.
  • 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.
  • Shipped Hathor's agent stack, laying the foundation for open agentic commerce: an MCP server letting AI agents create wallets, transact, and deploy smart contracts; x402 payments integration; Hathor Forge (a Ganache-style local devnet); and agent skills.
  • Built and shipped AI apps including Slack agents and web applications for internal and external use.
  • Defined tokenomics changes to improve long-term developer and user incentives.
  • Built cross-functional roadmap alignment across engineering, marketing, and community.
Boarded Feb 2023Departed Sep 2026Seat Remote
HTRHathor Network
Principal Product Manager
  • 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.
Boarded Feb 2022Departed Feb 2023Seat Remote
HTRHathor Network
Content Writer
  • Wrote content for the company's blog and internal product documentation.
  • Interface between engineering and comms/marketing.
Boarded Feb 2021Departed Jun 2021Seat Remote
ATPATPI
ATPI is a world leading travel management & events company servicing the corporate, shipping, energy, offshore & sports sectors.
Head of Product Development Nordics
  • Conceived, led the development of, and implemented booking assistance tools for travel consultants in the Nordics, now rolled out across ATPI globally.
  • 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.
Boarded Apr 2019Departed Feb 2022Seat Norway
ATPATPI
Consultant
  • Advised on strategic business projects.
  • Led software development and implementation projects.
Boarded Oct 2018Departed Mar 2019Seat Norway
GOEGOeureka
CTO
  • Built and launched a crypto-enabled hotel booking platform, integrating blockchain payments into travel distribution.
Boarded Oct 2018Departed Feb 2019Seat Remote
GOEGOeureka
Advisor
  • Advised the founding team on travel tech and crypto-related issues.
Boarded Nov 2017Departed Oct 2018Seat Remote
ATPATPI
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.
Boarded Sep 2013Departed Oct 2018Seat Norway
BGHBerg-Hansen
Berg-Hansen is Norway's largest travel management & events company servicing business across all sectors. The company is known for its focus on product innovation and development.
Product Owner / Senior System Advisor / Product Specialist
  • Progressed through multiple product and technology roles including Telephony & Call Center Manager, Product Owner, Senior System Advisor, and Product Specialist.
  • Built and launched the first global corporate travel management mobile app.
  • Led mobile app development across iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Windows 8.
  • Managed large-scale product integrations and enterprise client solutions.
Boarded 1999Departed 2013Seat Norway

Side quest · Projects

EMBEmberfall
Creator / Builder
Emberfall shield logo
  • Designed, built, and launched emberfall.fun, the first trading card game on Hathor solo, spanning onchain game logic, web app, and live-ops, from idea to playable product.
  • The game is fully onchain, using Hathor's smart contracts, NFTs, custom tokens, and RNG.
  • Currently working on a Solana port.
Emberfall gameplay: Trial by Combat, an onchain duel between two SovereignsEmberfall gameplay: The Collection, six Sovereign cards minted onchain
Boarded 2026Departed Not yetSeat Solo
VSTVestibule
Creator / Builder
Vestibule: a first-person 3D adventure game. Hotel Vestibule, Bergen, Norway, 1927.
  • A first-person 3D adventure game, following Maja, who covers night reception at Hotel Vestibule, a faded 1920s hotel in Bergen, Norway.
  • Room 313, at 03:00, opens into Utgard; a parallel Norway where the old world never receded. The hotel is the last treaty checkpoint, and the night receptionist is its warden.
  • All developed in vanilla JavaScript and Three.js, and running in the browser with no build step.
Vestibule gameplay: a guest room at Hotel Vestibule at nightVestibule gameplay: Maja behind the reception desk with the key board
Boarded 2026Departed Not yetSeat Solo

Baggage · Skills & other

Languages

NorwegianEnglishDanishSwedishGerman

Certifications

Certified Scrum Product OwnerCertified Scrum Master

Publications

Can blockchain technology liberate travel inventory?Travelling in a blockchain-enabled worldStartups Lead the Blockchain Revolution in the Travel Industry'Tis the Season: Bitcoin and EthereumBitcoin turns 10 years old, hasn't grown up yetWhat Bitcoin's dominance says about the state of the crypto marketThe crypto fatigue is realBlockchain startups forgoing ICOs give away free coins (airdrops)Ethereum's post-Byzantium recordsICO Investors Beware: There is a Thin Line Between Hacks and Scams