Venture Associate, Boston

Do you get excited by helping companies succeed? Do you want to dive into startup land and help a dozen startups raise millions of dollars in capital? As a Venture Associate you will help source and build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. 

You will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with founders, investors and mentors helping propel companies further and faster. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars events with the founders and local community. We work in a collaborative environment where flexibility, cross-cultural understanding and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and celebrated. Techstars Boston is made up a fun, diverse, results-driven team who believe in #givefirst, the potential of every idea, and strengthening the companies we work with and the larger startup ecosystem. 

As a Venture Associate, you will broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, and get exposure to some of the greatest up-and-coming companies and teams in the country. 

This role is a temporary, contract position through mid-December 2023, with the potential of a longer or permanent engagement. 

 

General Job Description:

As the Venture Associate, you will:

• Identify, source, recruit, evaluate, and enable screening of startups in support of your program team utilizing direct outreach, online research, marketing, networking events, referrals, and in-bound accelerator applications
• Aid the Managing Director and Investment Principal in preparing investment memos for top companies in advance of screening committee meetings.
• Research qualified investor leads and develop pipelines for startups, across various industries and investment stages.
• Play a key role in designing and planning an Investor Showcase event as well as investor roundtables, lunches and office hours.
• Assist Founders in maintaining/vetting investor pipelines

Desired Qualifications:

• You are personable, community-oriented and enjoy networking 
• Strong emotional intelligence, experience with recruiting, vetting or advising entrepreneurs is a plus
• Intellectually curious and have a thirst for learning
• You are a problem solver and enjoy building upon and improving processes 
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
• 2-4 years of industry experience 
• Experience with research tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with websites such as LinkedIn, Pitchbook, Crunchbase, and AngelList is a strong plus.

Successful Candidates will demonstrate the following competencies through a combination of previous education/work experiences: 

• Initiative - Proactively create and/or follow through on new ideas and strategies; 
• Attention to Detail - Accomplish a task with a thorough and precise focus on every component of the project, no matter how small or time-consuming; 
• Interpersonal Skills - A high level of professionalism and ability to connect with others to build positive relationships and be a true team player while maintaining our “Founder First” mentality; 
• Written Communication - Excellent written communication skills and ability to accurately convey background and interests of funders, ideally associating their interests with Techstars’ organizational need and priorities; 
• Multitasking - Move seamlessly between any number of prioritized tasks and functions while effectively managing time;
• Forward Thinking - Anticipate the implications and after effects of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible outcomes. 

 

Position Details:

• The position will be based out of our office in Cambridge, MA with some remote work opportunities during the week. We are open to discussing work from home preferences balanced with in-office responsibilities. 
• Some evenings may be required, at times, when the program is in session or to attend networking events.. 
• This is a full-time, temporary role available through mid-December 2023, with the possibility of a longer, permanent engagement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation Range: $20-$25/hr (up to 40 hrs/week)

About Techstars

Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporations to grow their companies. Techstars operates three divisions