Director, Mozilla Builders Incubator
Mozilla
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Posted:
May 13, 2023
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Remote
About the position
The job overview for this role is that Mozilla is seeking an experienced leader to shape, launch, and lead their new startup accelerator program. The Director of the Mozilla Builders Accelerator will be responsible for recruiting and investing in ambitious founders, designing the accelerator class framework, providing mentorship and support to founders, and building relationships within the startup ecosystem. The role requires a strong background in startups, venture capital, or startup acceleration/incubation, as well as a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and a commitment to Mozilla's mission of building a healthier internet.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and launch of the accelerator program, including establishing partnerships, developing programming, and selecting and supporting participating startups
- Work closely with startup teams to identify and address their needs, provide mentorship, and connect them with resources to help them succeed
- Help startups navigate success, failures, and difficult decisions
- Help build the Mozilla Global Entrepreneur Network
- Develop a comprehensive plan to measure and report on the impact of the program on participating startups and the broader community
- Build relationships with the broader startup ecosystem to help startups access funding, expertise, and networks
- Work collaboratively with Mozilla internal teams to ensure alignment with the company's mission of keeping the internet open and accessible to all - stay connected with Mozilla product initiatives and strategy
- Identify opportunities for collaborations between founding teams and Mozilla to support our broader innovation ecosystems agenda
- Represent the Mozilla Builders Accelerator in the global community
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in fast-paced environments: startups, venture capital, or startup acceleration/incubation, with a proven track record of success
- Strong knowledge of consumer technology and trends in the startup ecosystem
- Experience with fundraising, term sheets, and partnership deals
- Acute empathy towards the founder journey: either through personal entrepreneurial experience or working very closely with startup CEOs
- Self-starter energy, an ability to work with little direction and process
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Passion for supporting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups
- A commitment to Mozilla’s Mission to build a healthier internet and dedication to help solve issues such as unintended consequences of technology, discrimination, bias, misinformation, privacy abuse, and others
Benefits
- Lead the development and launch of the accelerator program
- Work closely with startup teams to identify and address their needs, provide mentorship, and connect them with resources
- Help startups navigate success, failures, and difficult decisions
- Help build the Mozilla Global Entrepreneur Network
- Develop a comprehensive plan to measure and report on the impact of the program on participating startups and the broader community
- Build relationships with the broader startup ecosystem to help startups access funding, expertise, and networks
- Work collaboratively with Mozilla internal teams to ensure alignment with the company's mission of keeping the internet open and accessible to all
- Identify opportunities for collaborations between founding teams and Mozilla to support the broader innovation ecosystems agenda
- Represent the Mozilla Builders Accelerator in the global community
- Strong knowledge of consumer technology and trends in the startup ecosystem
- Experience with fundraising, term sheets, and partnership deals
- Acute empathy towards the founder journey
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Passion for supporting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups
- A commitment to Mozilla’s Mission to build a healthier internet and dedication to help solve issues such as unintended consequences of technology, discrimination, bias, misinformation, privacy abuse, and others
- Charisma and an ability to give public speeches and represent the accelerator and Mozilla