Operations Associate, Techstars

SpaceTech

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Compensation Range: $22/hour

Junior and Mid level

Los Angeles

Seed startup accelerator

Job no longer available

Seed startup accelerator

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Compensation Range: $22/hour

Junior and Mid level

Los Angeles

501-1000 employees

B2BInvestingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position
Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital
Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
Experience in event planning and event logistics
Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities
Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations
Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Authorized to work in the United States
Currently live in Los Angeles or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program
Bonus if you have a working knowledge of the space and aeronautics industry

What the job involves

This role is responsible for the administrative duties and operational execution throughout the duration of the accelerator program
Logistics experience as well as familiarity with the early stage venture backed company ecosystem is preferred
A willingness to learn and comfort tackling new problems is a must
This role is a temporary, full time position
Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success
Coordinate the scheduling of mentors, corporate partners, founders, and sponsors visits
Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program
Event planning culminating to Demo Day planning and execution
Office management & logistics
Represent Techstars in local community, both actively and passively
Willing to travel with the cohort during program for out of state opportunities

Application process

Start/End Dates: mid August - mid December

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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Insights

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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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