Director, Mozilla Builders Incubator

The job overview for the Director of the Mozilla Builders Accelerator is to shape, launch, and lead a new startup accelerator program that aligns with Mozilla's mission to build a healthier internet. The director will be responsible for recruiting and investing in ambitious founders, designing the accelerator class framework, and providing mentorship and support to help startups succeed. They will also cultivate relationships within the startup ecosystem, measure the impact of the program, and collaborate with Mozilla teams to support broader innovation agendas. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in startups or venture capital, strong knowledge of consumer technology, and a commitment to Mozilla's mission.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary range
• Opportunity to shape and lead a new startup accelerator program
• Chance to work with ambitious founders and help them launch their companies
• Design and implement the accelerator class framework
• Mentorship and support for founders
• Access to a small team for assistance in designing and launching the program
• Support from corporate development and broader ecosystem teams
• Opportunity to curate a diverse set of founders for each program class
• Cultivation of relationships with the startup ecosystem
• Reporting on the impact of the program on participating startups and the broader community
• Building relationships with the broader startup ecosystem for funding, expertise, and networks
• Alignment with Mozilla's mission of keeping the internet open and accessible to all
• Opportunities for collaborations between founding teams and Mozilla
• Representation of the Mozilla Builders Accelerator in the global community
• Chance to make a difference in the lives of web users and contribute to a healthier internet
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer without discrimination or harassment based on various characteristics or behaviors.