Program Manager – gBETA Pennsylvania Powered by Meta
gener8tor operates accelerator programs that provide startups with capital, mentorship, coaching, network connections, and community support.
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About gener8tor
gener8tor is an accelerator and investment organization running investment-for-equity accelerators, free pre-accelerators, skills accelerators, creative accelerators, and sustainability-focused programs. Its investment accelerators provide high-growth startups with $100,000, mentorship, commercialization guidance, and introductions to mentors, investors, corporate partners, and other experts. The organization serves startups, entrepreneurs, career seekers, artists, corporations, mentors, and investors across a global network of communities and programs.
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About the Role
You will be the face of gener8tor on the frontlines of Pennsylvania's startup ecosystem. You will recruit startup applicants, build relationships with mentors and investors, run two gBETA accelerator cohorts per year, coach founders day to day, track and report program metrics, and manage partner relationships including Meta.
Requirements
- Residence in or relocation to Pennsylvania
- Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving attitude
- Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to balance cohort management, stakeholder engagement and operations
- Hands-on team-player mentality
- Willingness to rapidly learn about industries, startups and venture capital
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Flexibility for occasional nights and weekends
- Ability to travel occasionally around the region
Responsibilities
- Recruit startup applicants and lead the selection process for two gBETA cohorts
- Capture 25+ eligible applications per cohort
- Develop relationships with 30+ mentors and 25+ investors and ecosystem partners
- Lead base building efforts and meet with key investors and mentors
- Schedule and attend office hours with startups
- Run two gBETA accelerator programs per year and manage logistics
- Ensure all program KPIs are met
- Serve as primary point of contact and day-to-day coach for startups
- Provide 1:1 guidance on customer discovery, traction, pitching, business model and fundraising readiness
- Connect founders to mentors, investors, customers and ecosystem resources
- Support gener8tor and gBETA Pennsylvania alumni
- Track, analyze and report program and startup metrics to the Managing Director
- Manage relationships with program partners including Meta and provide weekly update reporting
- Represent gener8tor at Pennsylvania startup ecosystem events
- Support broader gener8tor initiatives and strategic projects
