Startup Community Manager

Nebius•San Francisco, CA

8d•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Nebius is hiring a Startup Community Manager to lead community engagement and activation across its venture capital ecosystem. The role develops programs that connect investors, founders, and high-potential AI startups, building relationships with VC platform and community teams and working with Nebius’ VC Alliances team to activate priority venture partnerships. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the role includes leading partner outreach and designing curated community experiences such as founder dinners, investor roundtables, and portfolio gatherings. The San Francisco office is available for collaboration, but regular office attendance is not required. The position works across startup community development, ecosystem partnerships, and program activation, collaborating with internal teams to expand Nebius’ reach among high-potential AI companies. The manager will develop partner relationships and repeatable engagement programs, identify and engage relevant VC-backed startups, facilitate portfolio introductions, surface ecosystem insights, and track the impact of community programs and engagement. The role requires 3–5+ years of relevant experience, strong relationship-building and organizational skills, and an interest in AI, emerging technologies, and venture capital.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in startup ecosystem development, community building, strategic partnerships, or event programming.
Experience working with venture capital platform teams, startup founders, or VC-backed startup communities, ideally within AI or enterprise technology.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships through proactive outreach and ongoing engagement.
Experience designing and executing curated founder, investor, or executive-level programs.
Strong audience development, relationship management, and organizational skills.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
Strong interest in AI, emerging technologies, and the venture capital ecosystem.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships with Bay Area VC platform teams and startup founder communities.
Experience managing VC portfolio engagement or investor-focused community programs.
A track record of translating ecosystem engagement into meaningful startup relationships and business opportunities.
Familiarity with AI infrastructure, cloud computing, or developer tools.

Responsibilities

Build and manage relationships with VC platform and community teams to identify portfolio engagement and collaborative programming opportunities.
Work with Nebius’ VC Alliances team to activate priority venture relationships through targeted community initiatives.
Develop a repeatable engagement model that strengthens Nebius’ connections with VC-backed founders and startup communities.
Design and execute curated programs such as founder dinners, investor roundtables, and portfolio gatherings with venture ecosystem partners.
Own end-to-end program development, including partner coordination, audience prospecting, invitation strategy, execution, and follow-up.
Create valuable experiences that bring together investors and portfolio companies and serve the startup ecosystem.
Identify and engage high-potential VC-backed startups aligned with Nebius’ priority industries and customer profiles.
Collaborate with venture ecosystem and Sales teams to facilitate portfolio introductions and continued founder engagement.
Surface emerging startup opportunities and ecosystem insights to inform Nebius’ broader startup strategy.
Track and report on community partner engagement, portfolio company participation, program performance, and startup pipeline influence.
Use partner feedback and engagement insights to improve programming and strengthen community activation.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Paid parental leave: 20 weeks for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
Remote work reimbursement of up to $85 per month for mobile and internet.
Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
Competitive compensation.
Career growth and learning opportunities.
Flexibility and ownership.
Collaborative and innovative culture.
Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
International environment and talented teams.