About
Molly Mackinlay leads Engineering & Research Development at Protocol Labs, managing teams ranging from 4 to 200 engineers and researchers. She is also an operating partner at PL Venture Studio, where she helps startups grow, scale, and bring new products to market within the Web3 space. Molly also oversees the Filecoin ecosystem and directs public goods funding and talent mentorship across the Filecoin ecosystem and beyond.
Key Roles
- Protocol Labs: Leads engineering and research development.
- PL Venture Studio: Operating partner; assists startups in scaling and product-market fit.
- Filecoin Impact Fund: Directs public goods funding and talent development.
- Filecoin Showcases and Mentorship: Runs LF weekly showcases and provides mentorship office hours.
Topics of Expertise
- Product Development
- Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategies
- Company Building
- Pitching to Investors
- Hiring and Management
- Entity Formation
- Crypto Adoption
- Web3 and Decentralized Technologies
Related Entities
Key Projects
Molly has been involved in multiple projects at Protocol Labs and PL Venture Studio, including:
- Launching startups and research breakthroughs in the Web3 ecosystem.
- Contributing to the growth and funding of public goods projects.
- Mentoring talent within the Filecoin ecosystem.
- Assisting with GPU staking and decentralized AI initiatives in collaboration with startups like Bagel.
Recent Involvement
- Participated in a fireside chat at the “Next Steps on Aleph Startups,” discussing topics such as startup scaling, pitching, and product-market fit.
- Emphasized the importance of solving real problems and getting feedback from users by engaging with local communities and early adopters.
- Advocates documenting and sharing development stages as a marketing strategy to attract community and users.
Molly continues to be a pivotal figure in the Web3 startup landscape, leveraging her expertise in engineering, research, and mentorship to drive the success of new ventures within the Protocol Labs network.
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