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Alumni Ventures · 23 hours ago

Conference & Event Engagement Specialist (Contract)

Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, and they are seeking a Conference & Event Engagement Specialist to amplify their presence at high-value conferences and industry events nationwide. This role involves engaging with event attendees, articulating the company's value proposition, and converting conversations into qualified investor leads.

Angel InvestmentBusiness DevelopmentVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Represent AV at 80 to 100 plus conferences, trade shows, and niche industry events annually
Drive booth engagement using creative conversation openers and polished, confident pitches
Educate prospective investors about the AV Syndicate and other investment pathways
Guide qualified prospects through early-stage onboarding (QR sign-ups, NDA steps, accreditation requirements)
Deliver detailed event recaps, including lead lists, qualitative learnings, and conversion metrics
Prepare for each activation by refining pitches, coordinating assets, and handling booth logistics
Maintain strong CRM hygiene and follow established lead capture protocols
Partner closely with the VP of Events and Marketing to evolve and optimize our booth playbook

Qualification

Field marketing experienceSales experienceEvent engagement skillsCRM proficiencyVenture capital knowledgePersuasive communicationSelf-directedApproachabilityOrganizational skills

Required

2 to 5 years of relevant experience (sales, field marketing, promotions, brand ambassadorship, or live engagement roles)
Extroverted, approachable, and energized by meeting new people
Skilled communicator with a professional presence and persuasive verbal delivery
Highly organized, self-directed, and reliable, with strong follow-through
Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and weekly travel
Competent with basic tech tools (QR code flows, lead capture forms, CRM basics)

Preferred

Familiarity with venture capital, private markets, or financial services is a plus

Company

Alumni Ventures

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Alumni Ventures Group is an venture capital investment firm that manages fund families that invest in a portfolio of companies.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
2020-11-01Private Equity
2015-02-01Seed· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Michael Collins
CEO
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Luke Antal
Co-Founder & Chief Community Officer
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