Director, Mozilla Builders Incubator

The job overview for this position is that Mozilla is seeking an experienced leader to shape, launch, and lead their new startup accelerator program. The goal of the program is to cultivate startups that align with Mozilla's mission to build a healthier internet and enrich people's lives. 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. They will report to the SVP of Innovation Ecosystems and play a key role in advancing innovation at Mozilla.

• 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
• 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
• Charisma and an ability to give public speeches

• 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
• Charisma and an ability to give public speeches

• Lead the development and launch of the accelerator program
• Work closely with startup teams to identify and address their needs
• Provide mentorship and connect startups with resources to help them succeed
• Help startups navigate success, failures, and difficult decisions
• Build the Mozilla Global Entrepreneur Network
• Develop a comprehensive plan to measure and report on the impact of the program
• Build relationships with the broader startup ecosystem
• Work collaboratively with Mozilla internal teams
• Identify opportunities for collaborations between founding teams and Mozilla
• 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
• Commitment to Mozilla's Mission to build a healthier internet
• Charisma and an ability to give public speeches and represent the accelerator and Mozilla