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FoundersBoost · 15 hours ago

Accelerator Program Co-Director, FoundersBoost NYC

NYC Metro Area

Part-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

FoundersBoost is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within local startup ecosystems, focusing on high-growth startups in the early traction phase. The co-Director will co-lead the 6-week accelerator, serving as the primary representative of the organization and fostering growth and innovation in the community.

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Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the accelerator cohort, including recruiting, in-program sessions, and post-programming support

Manage a small support team including a Program Manager and Associate and liaise with HQ

Help in sourcing startup teams within the local community

Act as the Lead Mentor for cohort founders

Host 3-hour, in-person, weekly sessions

Find and work with ecosystem partners and sponsors to help further the capacity of the program

Guide participants in preparing for demo day

Oversee, coordinate, and delegate tasks for our exclusive in-person Demo Day event

Qualification

Operational expertiseLeadership skillsCommunication skillsStartup experienceLocal networkPassion for innovation

Required

Strong operational expertise, with a track record of pro-actively managing projects and teams effectively

Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide participants and team members

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Comfortable speaking to audiences in excess of 50 people

Experience in pre-investment stages of startups, including fundraising and investor relations, is highly desirable

Strong local network of startup leaders, exited founders, and other professionals with deep, early-scale experience, to serve as mentors and speakers

Passion for supporting local startup ecosystems and a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship

Benefits

Enhancing your personal brand

Expanding your professional network

Shaping the future of your local startup ecosystem

Company

FoundersBoost

FoundersBoost finds the best early-traction tech startups globally and prepares founders for Accelerators, Investment and Revenue with our global mentor-driven programs.

Founded in 2017

Santa Monica, California, USA

2-10 employees

https://www.foundersboost.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Blake Caldwell

CEO, Co-Founder

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