Chad Hugghins

Web 3 Marketing, Advising, and Consulting | ex-Polygon

Chad Hugghins is a marketing professional with extensive experience in the Web3 and blockchain space, as well as in digital marketing and entertainment industries.1 He held the position of Senior Manager Digital Performance at Playful Studios from May 2019 to February 2020, where he helped launch various games and game brands while fostering Playful's vision to grow into a global entertainment brand.1

Career Highlights

Web3 and Blockchain: Chad has made significant contributions to the blockchain industry:

Currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Fleek Labs, leading marketing and business units.2
Previously worked as VP of Ecosystem Marketing at Polygon Labs, where he led strategic initiatives to increase user adoption of Polygon's eco-friendly scaling solutions for blockchain gaming, NFTs, metaverse, enterprise, and DeFi projects.1

Digital Marketing: Throughout his career, Chad has demonstrated expertise in digital marketing:

Developed innovative digital marketing strategies for cause-based organizations in the non-profit sector.1
Spoke at both Google and Facebook headquarters about his best practices and insights.1
Created and managed marketing campaigns across various social media platforms.1

Entertainment Industry: Chad's career began in Hollywood, where he:

Acted in commercials and miniseries.1
Filmed and edited livestreams and short films.1
Helped launch early-stage web shows for a production company involved in notable films like The Social Network and Captain Phillips.1

Education and Skills

Chad Hugghins holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theater from Southern Methodist University, where he graduated summa cum laude.1 His creative background and liberal arts education have contributed to his versatile and adaptable approach to marketing leadership.1

Chad's skills include strategic marketing, digital performance optimization, and bridging the gap between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 audiences.1 He has experience in organizational restructuring during both hypergrowth and strategic reduction phases.1

Experience

VP of Ecosystem Marketing at Sei Foundation

VP of Ecosystem Marketing at Polygon Labs (Feb 2022 - Sep 2023), Marketing Lead at Polygon Studios (Sep 2021 - Feb 2022), Owner at Cereal Head Media (Mar 2020 - Sep 2021), Senior Manager Digital Performance at Playful Studios (May 2019 - Feb 2020), North America Content and Marketing Manager at CV - Christian Vision (Sep 2016 - May 2019), North America Marketing Manager at CV - Christian Vision (Sep 2015 - Sep 2016), Director of Digital Marketing and Branding at Joshua Expeditions (Feb 2013 - Sep 2015), Sales and Marketing Rep at Joshua Expeditions (Oct 2011 - Feb 2013), Intern at Trigger Street Productions (Sep 2009 - Dec 2010)