Program Coordinator

Our Mission

We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.7B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,700 companies operating in 81 countries. We have invested in 49 companies valued at over $1 billion and 150+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

About The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator Program

The accelerator that started it all - The SF Accelerator program is a four-month-long program geared towards helping founders become seasoned leaders and helping their companies to scale. The objective is to develop the founders’ leadership and management skills as well as to help them achieve ambitious growth goals.

During the program, we work closely with each founding team to define key metrics, develop and install a growth engine, and help craft a fundraising strategy to reach financing goals in an accelerated manner.

The program is both virtual and in-person, and applications are on a rolling basis.

What we need

We are in search of an exceptionally passionate individual who possesses the enthusiasm and drive to evolve within the dynamic environment of 500 Global. This entry-level role provides an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to break into the venture capital and startup scene. The ideal candidate should exhibit robust organizational skills, demonstrating a keen sense of responsibility in undertaking diverse tasks. This role necessitates a proactive approach towards networking initiatives, where the individual will actively engage in fostering connections and collaborating with the 500 Global team.

Who You Are

You love startups! You have a founder's mentality and are always learning, experimenting and striving for outsized outcomes. You're also the most organized person you know. You prioritize ruthlessly so that the most meaningful work always gets done ahead of schedule without losing track of other priorities.

Responsibilities

• Help the Program manager to run the accelerator program end-to-end, including but not limited to program planning, marketing events, curriculum adaptation, and accompanying the startups throughout the different stages of the program from onboarding to graduation.
• Help with engaging with startup founders 1:1 to understand the biggest roadblocks to their success. You are also creative in finding solutions to help them overcome those roadblocks while leveraging investors and mentors to help.
• Together with the other team members, drive community engagement by planning and executing events for the in-program startups, and alumni.
• Help with the implementation and ensuring the successful delivery of the program, including optimizing startup engagement and measuring startup satisfaction.
• Keep track of program data and batch information, and report on accelerator activity on a regular basis.
• Establish and encourage a culture of empathy, service, and participation.

Requirements

• Fast learner and can quickly pick up new concepts and tools.
• Proactive mindset, identifying areas of need and addressing them right away
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized
• The role is in-person all week in Palo Alto.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to have

• VC experience
• Startup experience

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