gener8tor Management, LLC
IMPORTANT: Select that you heard about this role through the DoD program when you apply on our careers site. As that will flag your application our way.Program Manager - gBETA Kenoshagener8tor is a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and accelerator.gBETA is a 7 week free accelerator program to help build and scale startups. See this link for more information: https://www.gener8tor.com/gbetagBETA Program Managers serve as the center of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in which they work - engaging with startup founders, mentors, investors and the community as a whole. They are responsible for:- Recruiting local startups for two seven-week accelerator programs per year- Managing the logistics and execution of the accelerator programs and helping the selected startups grow through applied mentorship, connections and support- Engaging the community with startup resources year round- Connecting gBETA alumni to a global network of supportWe are looking for ambitious community advocates whose hunger to support entrepreneurs, connect with mentors and investors, and strengthen the startup ecosystem is never satiated. No need for applicants to come with existing startup experience; gBETA Program Managers have come from prior careers in journalism, academia, economic development, science, politics, law and nonprofits.
ABOUT THE JOB
ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain relationships with stakeholders (startup founders, mentors, investors, corporate partners, etc.) and engage with them across the community.Act as the point of contact between founders, stakeholders and gener8tor.Recruit, vet, and select startup participants for gBETA cohorts.Manage logistics and execute two gBETA programs per year according to gener8tor’s established curriculum and best practices.Engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the community and/or industry and, over time, establish themself as a trustworthy and reliable source of mentorship and connections.Assist alumni with ongoing mentor, sponsor and investor relations.Be a steadfast cheerleader and advocate for the startups and entrepreneurs we work with.Support the gener8tor team across multiple programs.Meet with the founders 1:1 on a weekly basis to provide concierge-like service.RequirementsTotal devotion to Kenosha and the startup ecosystem of Kenosha"Boots on the ground" ecosystem builderEntrepreneurial spiritSelf-starterOrganizedCommitment to equity across race, place and genderAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects and responsibilitiesA “no job is beneath me” mentalityWillingness to intensively and rapidly learn a new industry, or dive deeper into the world of startups and venture capitalFlexibility to work some nights and weekends At least one year of program or product management experience is a plusRelevant bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferredAt gener8tor we…See genius in every community. Across race, place and gender, we believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get $#!^ done!Strive for “that guy emailed me.” We share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
Total devotion to Kenosha and the startup ecosystem of Kenosha"Boots on the ground" ecosystem builderEntrepreneurial spiritSelf-starterOrganizedCommitment to equity across race, place and genderAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects and responsibilitiesA “no job is beneath me” mentalityWillingness to intensively and rapidly learn a new industry, or dive deeper into the world of startups and venture capitalFlexibility to work some nights and weekends At least one year of program or product management experience is a plusRelevant bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred