# 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 of experience across software engineering and product management in both startups and large tech environments, spanning travel tech, Blockchain, and Crypto. Active 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, shipping Nano Contracts (Python-based smart contracts), EVM bridge, large-scale RWA tokenization ($200M+), privacy solutions, and novel patented technologies. Currently focusing on enabling open agentic commerce on the network. I operate at the intersection of technology and product strategy, and enjoy seeing complex protocols turned into usable products and developer ecosystems. Published writer on blockchain and travel technology, contributing to leading industry outlets. --- ## 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