Operations Associate, Techstars

SpaceTech

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Compensation Range: $22/hour

Junior and Mid level

Los Angeles

Seed startup accelerator

Posted today

Seed startup accelerator

1001+ employees

B2BInvestingFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Posted today

Salary not provided

Compensation Range: $22/hour

Junior and Mid level

Los Angeles

1001+ 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.

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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 aimed at guiding aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their startups successfully. Each year, Techstars selects 500 early-stage companies to participate in a 3-month accelerator course, which includes $120K in funding along with mentorship and financial support.

In response to the rapid pace of technological innovation generating numerous new ideas, Techstar recognizes the potential of many promising concepts going unnoticed. By investing both financially and inspirational in startups, Techstars aims to not only support these ventures but also generate significant returns through equity investments.

With notable successes such as Chainalysis and SendGrid, Techstars has expanded its programs beyond the United States to various international cities, solidifying its reputation as a leader in startup acceleration.

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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)

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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