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Web3 game studio and publisher Moku appointed former Jump Crypto and Sky Mavis executive Kathleen Osgood as its new Chief Business Officer.Â
The web3 veteran will lead Moku’s institutional capital initiatives and drive strategic partnerships across liquidity, infrastructure, and ecosystem development as the company accelerates its presence in the web3 gaming space, according to the game studio.
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For Osgood, helping the company’s momentum grow by bringing in more institutional partners, capital, and visibility is one of her goals, emphasizing that Moku is not just introducing users to crypto, but “fully immersing” them in the web3 ecosystem.
“Moku has all the pieces to succeed… After speaking with nearly every major web3 game, it became clear that Moku’s vision stands apart. From smart game design and an AI-native gaming loop to a tongue-in-cheek IP and unmatched community-building instincts, this team deeply understands web3.”
Kathleen Osgood, Chief Business Officer, Moku
Meanwhile, Moku CEO Bruce Wasicsko highlighted Osgood’s “instrumental role” in scaling Moku and its products in the web3 industry.
“As we expand our ecosystem, Kathleen brings an unbeatable combination of Web3-native knowledge and institutional relationships… She’s not just a strategic and strong dealmaker, but a builder who understands what it takes to grow platforms from both the inside and out.”
Bruce Wasicsko, CEO and Co-Founder of Moku
What is Moku?
Founded as a launchpad for web3 games, Moku operates Moku HQ, a platform that supports game discovery, quest-based engagement, and non-fungible token (NFT) rewards.Â
It has collaborated with notable titles such as Pixels, CyberKongz, and Ragmon Monster World, and has introduced a mascot IP, Moki, featured in games like The Machines Arena and Nifty Island.
Moku previously raised $5.35 million in a funding round led by Sky Mavis and a16z Games to accelerate its mission of transforming decentralized game publishing. The investment aims to empower both developers and players to act as co-publishers within a new distribution ecosystem built on the Ronin blockchain, according to the game studio.
Moku’s “Quest-to-Earn” model allows players to complete in-game tasks in exchange for digital assets, including NFTs and tokens.Â
The platform has hosted over 250,000 plays of its mini-game Moki Pochi and has a creator program with more than 3,000 members.
Who is Kathleen Osgood?
A prominent figure in the web3 gaming space, Osgood served as the Director of Business Development at Sky Mavis, the company behind Axie Infinity and the Ronin blockchain, prior to joining Moku.
She also held roles such as:
- Director of Market Development at Jump Capital
- Founder of Omnium Blockchain, a venture focused on decentralized technologies
In a podcast, she shared her journey into blockchain which began with an early introduction to Coinbase, and she has since become a key player in building partnerships between game studios and blockchain infrastructure. At Sky Mavis, Osgood has been instrumental in expanding the Ronin ecosystem by onboarding game studios and fostering community-centric growth strategies.
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