Datadog · 4 months ago
Datadog for Startups Lead
New York, New York, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $227K/yrDatadog is a global SaaS business focused on digital transformation and infrastructure monitoring. They are seeking a lead for the Datadog for Startups program to foster relationships with high-potential startups and manage strategic growth initiatives within the Corporate Development team.
AnalyticsCloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData ManagementDevOpsProductivity ToolsSaaS
Responsibilities
Play a critical role in growing the Datadog for Startups (DDFS) program
Collaborate with the broader Corporate Development team to manage high-priority projects and initiatives for DDFS
Design and execute go-to-market strategies targeting startups, venture capital firms, accelerators, and other ecosystem partners
Work closely with Customer Success and Technical Enablement teams to deliver an exceptional program experience for startups
Analyze internal and external data to improve operational efficiency and optimize program outcomes
Collaborate with senior leadership to align on strategic growth initiatives, enabling data-driven decision-making and organizational success
Partner with cross-functional teams — including Operations, Marketing, Customer Success, Sales, Product, and Engineering — to identify and execute startup-related expansion opportunities
Qualification
Required
Experience in the startup ecosystem, ideally with a similar startup program, as a VC, founder, or startup employee
Fearless and creative in sourcing high-potential startups
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and takes initiative to drive results
Excellent at building and maintaining a network of relationships to facilitate deal flow
Strong written communication and critical-thinking skills
Analytical and data-driven, capable of using insights to inform decisions and improve processes
Adept at prioritizing projects and managing competing demands with limited resources
Benefits
Generous and competitive global benefits
New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
Best in breed onboarding
Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Healthcare
Dental
Parental planning
Mental health benefits
A 401(k) plan and match
Paid time off
Fitness reimbursements
A discounted employee stock purchase plan
Company
Datadog
Datadog is an observability and security platform that offers infrastructure, applications, software development, and monitoring services.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
ICONIQ GrowthIndex VenturesOpenView
2024-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $870M
2020-05-28Post Ipo Debt
2019-09-19IPO
Leadership Team
Olivier Pomel
Co-founder, CEO
Alexis Le-Quoc
Co-founder & CTO
Recent News
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