Sr. Startup Investor Manager, Accelerators and Institutes

Would you like to drive cloud computing and GenAI adoption by working with promising early-stage startups and accelerator programs? Do you have the technical knowledge and business acumen to help establish AWS as the foundation for innovative technology companies?

Trusted by more startups around the world, AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible to all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world's largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience, gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, the AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth, and any level of funding. This is why more startups, and over 80% of unicorns, choose to launch on AWS.

As a Senior Startup Investor Manager, Accelerators within AWS, you will execute our engagement strategy with startup accelerators. You'll combine technical understanding of cloud technologies with business development to evaluate and support high-potential startups. Your technical expertise will enable you to participate in architectural and technical discussions with founding teams, while your business acumen will help implement AWS's approach to accelerator partnerships.

Key job responsibilities
Execute AWS market and technical strategy within assigned accelerator programs

Assess technical and business potential of startups through understanding of their architecture and technology stack

Build and maintain relationships with accelerators and early-stage investors

Implement strategic initiatives that align AWS services with startup and accelerator needs

Provide technical and business guidance to portfolio companies on cloud architecture

Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute programs that support startup growth

Create and deliver business reviews on portfolio progress and challenges

About the team
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Work/Life Balance
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Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of technology role experience
- Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies
- Experience delivering against a large organization's long-term strategy and goals
- Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of relevant technical position experience
- • Experience evaluating technical solutions in startup context

Preferred Qualifications

- • Experience with accelerator programs and early-stage startup ecosystems
- • Startup operating experience or early-stage investment experience
- • Experience with cloud-native applications
- • Understanding of emerging technologies
- • Experience in specific technical domains (AI/ML, Security, Infrastructure)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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