Senior Leader Accelerator Program

Schneider Electric•San Francisco, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

SE Ventures is a $1B+ venture capital platform backed by Schneider Electric, investing globally in category-defining companies across Energy Intelligence, Industrial Intelligence, and Enterprise AI. Beyond capital, SE Ventures brings a differentiated model: combining venture investing with direct access to Schneider Electric’s global customer ecosystem, deep domain expertise, and operational capabilities. This enables startups to accelerate commercialization—not just build products. About the Accelerator Platform The SE Ventures Accelerator is a highly selective, founder-first program designed to help exceptional pre-seed startups reach product–market fit and early commercial traction. Unlike traditional, curriculum-driven accelerators, our model is: Bespoke and execution-focused: each company follows a tailored path based on its specific barriers to product–market fit Enterprise-backed: startups engage directly with Schneider Electric and AVEVA stakeholders to validate real-world use cases Commercially driven: emphasis on pilots, customer engagements, and revenue pathways—not just mentorship Selective by design: small cohorts to maximize depth of support and outcomes Over a 12-week program, founders receive capital, expert mentorship, and structured access to a global ecosystem of customers, partners, and investors to accelerate their journey to product–market fit. The Role We are seeking an Accelerator leader – North America to lead and scale this platform from Silicon Valley. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of venture capital, enterprise innovation, and company building. You will own the end-to-end performance of the accelerator: from sourcing top-tier founders to delivering measurable commercial outcomes with Schneider Electric. You will operate as both: a venture builder / investor and a platform leader orchestrating a complex ecosystem (startups, internal business units, investors, and partners).

Requirements

Master, MBA, PhD, or equivalent experience
5-10 years’ experience in venture studio / pre-seed investment fund.
Company buildings skills, ideally former entrepreneur
Good knowledge of the Silicon Valley early-stage ecosystem
Demonstrated capability to manage uncertainty, leverage networks, and align multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of Climate Tech and Industrial Tech markets

Responsibilities

Build and curate a world-class founder pipeline
Source and select top pre-seed startups in Energy, Industry, and Enterprise AI
Maintain an ultra-selective approach, prioritizing quality over volume
Position SE Ventures as a top-tier entry point for early-stage founders globally
Lead and evolve the Accelerator program
Define and continuously refine the accelerator model to maximize product–market fit outcomes
Design bespoke engagement plans for each startup (customer discovery, GTM, pricing, enterprise integration)
Ensure each cohort delivers tangible commercial results (customer engagements, pilots, revenue traction, …)
Drive enterprise engagement at scale
Orchestrate deep collaboration between startups and Schneider Electric / AVEVA stakeholders
Unlock high-value interactions: pilots, co-development, and go-to-market opportunities
Align internal incentives and stakeholders to accelerate real business outcomes
Mentor and support founders
Act as a trusted advisor to founders on strategy, product positioning, and commercialization
Help navigate enterprise sales, partnerships, and scaling challenges
Provide hands-on guidance through the most critical early-stage inflection points
Invest and manage portfolio outcomes
Lead investment decisions in accelerator companies (SAFE / pre-seed)
Prepare investment memo and drive approvals with the SE Ventures Investment Committee
Support companies post-program, including follow-on investment readiness and investor introductions
Build and activate a global ecosystem
Develop a strong network of mentors, operators, investors, and corporate partners
Represent SE Ventures at top-tier industry events and within the VC ecosystem
Strengthen SE Ventures’ brand as a leading enterprise-backed accelerator

Benefits

medical (with member reward points)
dental
vision
basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
401(k) + match
well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
12 holidays per year
20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
military leave benefits