Techstars
AcceleratorProgramManager
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“Accelerator Program Manager at Techstars. Skills: Program operations, Event planning, Project management. Develop the program plan. Own overall responsibility for program execution”
Industry & Context.
Systems thinker; Design new processes; Design new systems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5+ years of experience, Event planning experience, Business operations experience, Project management experience, Good verbal communication skills, Good written communication skills, Advanced skills with Excel, Advanced skills with Google Sheets, Advanced skills with Google Docs, Advanced skills with Google Slides, Bachelor's Degree
Nice to Have
Familiarity with early-stage venture-backed company ecosystem, Experience working with automation tools, Experience working in/with early-stage companies
What You'll Do.
Develop the program plan
Own overall responsibility for program execution
Execute accelerator programs
Execute end of program celebrations
Ensure program follows best practices
Execute outlined content
Deliver accelerator experience
Manage program calendar logistics
Manage mentor schedule logistics
Manage investor meetup logistics
Manage demo day logistics
Inform founders about activities
Inform mentors about activities
Inform speakers about activities
Inform partners about activities
Inform investors about activities
Manage application process logistics
Manage screening process logistics
Manage onboarding process logistics
Implement network events
Implement programs to support founders
Implement programs to support alumni
Support relationship management with Corporate Partner
Support relationship management with Global Network Partners
Recruit seasonal Associate team
Hire seasonal Associate team
Manage seasonal Associate team
Develop relationships with entrepreneurial support organizations
Develop relationships with Techstars perk network
Develop relationships with cross Techstars network
Share new best practices
Identify areas for innovation
Identify areas for improvement
Represent Techstars in local community
Represent Techstars in ecosystem
Source potential investments
Evaluate potential investments
Conduct market research
Conduct competitive analysis
Develop investment memo
Support development of startup pipeline
Support development of diverse founder pipeline
Support development of underrepresented founder pipeline
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-collaborative projects; Work with colleagues globally; Internally focused on founders; Externally focused on community; Work with the team
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
The Program Manager (PM) is the operational backbone of the Accelerator program team. The PM’s focus is program operations and execution of the Techstars playbook to deliver the best possible program experience for founders, mentors, partners, investors, and other stakeholders. This position will support year-round programming for the Techstars Boulder program. PMs are responsible for ensuring the operational success of the full accelerator cycle from company sourcing through Demo Day. This includes event management, utilizing tools/developing processes to manage program data, building and scheduling the 3-month programming calendar, execution of Demo Day, and recruiting, hiring, training, and management of the seasonally hired Associate team. For programs with a Corporate Partner, the Program Analyst is also responsible for collaborating closely with the corporate partner to support their goals within the accelerator. Experience with operations and event planning is required and is a major part of this role. Familiarity with the early-stage venture-backed company ecosystem is preferred but not required. Throughout the year, PMs have the opportunity to work across the Techstars network, support cross-collaborative projects, focus on professional development and career growth, and work with colleagues from all around the world. You will be both internally focused on working in support of the founders in-program and externally focused on behalf of our founders to the broader community of alumni, investors, and mentors. You will provide oversight of the Techstars application process and the management of the program. You’ll maintain strong bonds with the startups you bring into the program, acting as a resource and looking out for relevant opportunities to support their success. What You Will Do: Work with the team to develop the program plan and own the overall responsibility for the successful execution of both accelerator programs, including end of program celebrati
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