Program Associate, Techstars
London
£70-73k
+ Bonus
Office located in Aldwych, London
Seed startup accelerator
Job no longer available
Seed startup accelerator
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
£70-73k
+ Bonus
Office located in Aldwych, London
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors.
Role
Who you are
- Extensive experience in operations, event planning, and project management
- Preferably familiar with the early-stage venture-backed ecosystem
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with diverse audiences
- High level of accountability and ability to ensure accountability in others
- Strong planning and prioritization skills to meet program and organizational goals
- Adaptability to different situations, styles, and stakeholders
- Commitment to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency
- Ability to anticipate the needs and requests of multiple stakeholders
- Keen interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital discourse
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dedicated Accelerator Program Associate to join our team in London
- This pivotal role involves managing the operations of our Accelerator program, ensuring the smooth execution of the Techstars playbook, and delivering exceptional experiences for founders, mentors, partners, investors, and other stakeholders
- As the Accelerator Program Associate, you will oversee the entire accelerator cycle, from pre-program preparations and founder onboarding to the 13-week program and culminating Demo Day
- Your responsibilities will include utilizing tools and developing processes for program data management, scheduling the 3-month program calendar, coordinating logistics and events, and executing Demo Day
- This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across the Techstars network, engage in cross-functional projects, focus on professional development, and work with colleagues globally
- Collaborate with the team to develop and execute the program plan, including Demo Day
- Ensure adherence to best practices and the Techstars playbook content and curriculum
- Deliver a top-tier accelerator experience for all stakeholders
- Manage all logistics, operations, administration, scheduling, calendar management, and event planning for the program
- Build and maintain strong relationships with mentors, investors, alumni, and internal partners
- Work with the Global Mentor team to facilitate effective matchmaking between founders and mentors, both globally and at the program level
- Partner with the Platform Team to host community events and represent Techstars at local ecosystem events
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Techstars runs a startup acceleration program that guides aspiring entrepreneurs in launching their startups successfully. Each year, Techstars selects a number of early-stage companies to participate in a 3-month accelerator programme, which includes $120K in funding, mentorship, and financial support.
In response to the rapid pace of technological innovation, generating numerous new ideas, Techstar recognises the potential of many promising concepts going unnoticed. By investing both financially and inspirationally in startups, Techstars aims to not only support these ventures but also generate significant returns through equity investments.
Due to funding difficulties, Techstars decided to close several of its European accelerator programmes in 2026, shifting its focus from quantity to quality. It still runs out of New York, Amsterdam and London, and despite global funding challenges, maintains its reputation as a leader in startup acceleration.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Little Brazil, New York, NY
Leadership
David Cohen
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having studied at the University of Central Florida, they worked as a Software Engineer and spent 4 years at Automated Dispatch Services. They then founded ZOLL Data Systems, Pinpoint Technologies, and more.
Brad Feld
(Co-Founder)Previously a Managing Director at Softbank Technology Ventures, Mobius Venture Capital and Intensity Ventures.
David Brown
(Co-Founder & Board Member)Previously Founded iCentric Foundation and served as the President at Zoll. Currently, they are an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Partner at Zintinus.
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