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Chetan Kale

Research & Investment Analyst | Digital Assets | DeFi | Blockchain

๐Ÿ“ Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Engineer and MBA with 10+ years of experience in traditional finance and blockchain technology. Specialized in digital asset research, on-chain analysis, tokenomics, investment strategy, and go-to-market execution. Proven track record evaluating crypto projects, publishing research reports, building investment portfolios, and driving business development for Web3 and traditional banking products.

Work Preferences

Salary

USD 40,000 โ€“ 120,000

Skills

Research Report Writing9/10
Tokenomics9/10
Crypto Research9/10
DeFi Research9/10
Digital Asset Research9/10
On-Chain Analysis (9/10)Blockchain Technology (8/10)Business Development (8/10)Dune Analytics (8/10)Glassnode / CryptoQuant / Nansen (8/10)Go-to-Market Strategy (8/10)Investment Analysis (8/10)Stakeholder Management (8/10)Venture Deal Evaluation (8/10)Wealth Management (7/10)Content Marketing (7/10)Transaction Banking (7/10)Product Positioning (7/10)SEO & Content Management (6/10)Digital Marketing (6/10)

Work Experience

Research & Investment Analyst

Token Metrics & Token Metrics Ventures

Nov 2024 โ€” Dec 2025

Evaluate venture deals and public market trades with a focus on technology stack, on-chain metrics, tokenomics, GTM strategy, team, and growth potential. Publish weekly research reports including Deep Dives, Hidden Gems, high-engagement X threads, LinkedIn articles, investment memos, and newsletters. Supported product management, testing, marketing, and business development initiatives.

Research Analyst

Asva Capital

May 2024 โ€” Oct 2024

Developed investment strategy and built initial portfolio for Digital Asset Alpha Fund. Published in-depth Token Research Reports and 'On-Chain Lens' newsletter.

Freelance Crypto Research Analyst & Content Strategist

Independent

Dec 2022 โ€” Apr 2024

Conducted market research, authored articles, and led business development initiatives for institutional clients including Sygnum Bank (Switzerland), Liam Group (Luxembourg), and Bharosa Club (India). Created thought-leadership content and executed social media strategy for multiple Web3 clients.

Digital Asset Research Analyst

AMINA Bank

Nov 2021 โ€” Nov 2022

Research for the Crypto Asset Select Index Fund, listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. Authored publications: Digital Investor, The Bridge, and Crypto Market Monitor.

Product Sales Manager - Transaction Banking

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Nov 2018 โ€” Jan 2021

Drove business development for Transaction Banking products (Payments, ERP integrations, API solutions). Achieved 30%+ product penetration across enterprise clients through targeted positioning and stakeholder management.

Relationship Manager - Wealth Management

ICICI Bank

Jun 2016 โ€” Nov 2018

Managed business development for 200+ HNI clients and a combined portfolio exceeding $10M. Promoted key products including Mutual Funds, Alternative Assets, PMS, Loans, Cards, and all types of Insurance.

Content Management Associate

Alarity E-Commerce Solutions

Jun 2012 โ€” May 2014

Led a team of 6 in content creation, quality assessment, product category management, and on-the-job training across multiple e-commerce projects. Created, optimized, and maintained product descriptions, images, and marketing content to improve SEO performance, website usability, and user experience.

Education

Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur

MBA ยท Business Management

2014 โ€“ 2016

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur University

BE ยท Information Technology

2008 โ€“ 2012