Managing Director - Techstars Filecoin Accelerator

We are seeking a Managing Director (MD) to lead our Accelerator and investment strategy for our Filecoin Accelerator. The MD will invest in crypto-centric founders and companies, providing support from ideation to exit. They will recruit, select, mentor, and guide founders, working closely with a Director of Platform, a Program Manager, and an Investment Manager. The MD will set the strategic direction and investment thesis of the program, develop a team of mentors and advisors, and ensure the successful delivery of our programs. The MD will report to the General Manager and be responsible for turning good companies into great ones.

• Define the strategic direction and investment thesis for the program
• Partner with program teams to create a holistic strategy and delivery plan and then own overall responsibility for the successful execution of the program
• Sourcing, recruiting and making the initial investment decisions in all companies selected
• Partner with internal Techstars’ teams to create and drive the pipeline and recruitment of new companies across the entire Techstars network
• Create and nurture a strong network of mentors, sponsors, investors, and corporate partners
• Represent Techstars in the local community, both actively and passively
• Service the Techstars’ network
• Mentor new MDs, assist in other programs, work on strategic initiatives, and develop meaningful and beneficial relationships across the Techstars ecosystem

• Must have founder experience, preferably been through failure and successful startups as a CEO
• 10+ years of experience in fast-paced environments within technology, startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital
• Demonstrative leader of leaders and core understanding servant leadership
• Strong investor mental model and demonstrative results of your investment decisions, good and bad
• Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction and high expectations
• Ability to command a room, public speaking and community development is key
• Fits the Techstars’ culture of #givefirst, Entrepreneurial Inclination, High Quality and Network Focused
• Ability and willingness to travel worldwide for meetings and events around the globe
• Expertise in term sh

• Compensation range: $165,000 - 185,000 + Bonus + Program Carry
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within technology, startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital
• Chance to lead and mentor other leaders
• Strong understanding of servant leadership
• Experience in making investment decisions, both good and bad
• Minimal direction and high expectations
• Ability to command a room and engage in public speaking and community development
• Alignment with Techstars' culture of #givefirst, Entrepreneurial Inclination, High Quality, and Network Focused
• Willingness to travel worldwide for meetings and events
• Expertise in term sheets, negotiations, and fundraising
• Understanding of Web3, crypto, and blockchain concepts and ecosystems
• Value placed on scalable systems and processes
• Degrees are welcome but not required, emphasis on practical experience
• Affirmative action and equal opportunity employer