Jacquelyn Melinek

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DISC Type : c

Host at Crypto in America

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Jacquelyn Melinek is the Co-Founder and CEO of Token Relations, a platform connecting crypto projects with their communities. A seasoned crypto journalist formerly with TechCrunch and Blockworks, she hosts the "Talking Tokens" and "Crypto in America" podcasts. Jacquelyn is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Originally from New York, Jacquelyn enjoys an active lifestyle in NYC, often walking, doing yoga, cycling, or running. She also has a passion for cooking and attending concerts in her free time.

In high school, she was selected to showcase her artwork at the Katonah Art Museum as part of the Young Artists Exhibit.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Crypto Community Building
Founded Token Relations to solve the information gap and help blockchains better connect with their developers, token holders, and on-chain projects.
Tokenization Trends
Her podcast, "Talking Tokens, " frequently explores token launches and the future of tokenization, discussing why many companies will need to tokenize to compete.
Crypto Journalism
As an award-nominated host and former senior crypto reporter for TechCrunch, she has a deep background in covering the industry's complex narratives and breaking news.

Media Appearances

About – Crypto In America (hosts include Jacquelyn Melinek). Featured in Crypto In America

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Meet the Team – Jacquelyn Melinek (Host) at Crypto in America. Featured in Crypto in America

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Work History

3-2025
Host at Crypto in America
4-2024
Founder, CEO at Token Relations
3-2022 - 4-2024
Senior Crypto Reporter at TechCrunch
6-2021 - 3-2022
Crypto Reporter at Blockworks
1-2020 - 6-2021
Market Reporter & Senior Pricing Specialist at S&P Global Platts

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
High School Diploma from Fox Lane High School

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Exp : 6 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Host at Crypto in America
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Insights For Selling To Jacquelyn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jacquelyn is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jacquelyn

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jacquelyn move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Jacquelyn take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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