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Program Associate - Techstars Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan
 
 
 
 

Location : Tokyo (in-person)

Program Associate -

Comp: 300,000 yen 〜

Job Summary

The Accelerator Program Associate is the key operational member of the Accelerator program team. As the Accelerator Program Associate, your focus is on program operations and the execution of the Techstars playbook to enable the delivery of value-driving programming and the best possible experience for founders, mentors, partners, investors, and other network stakeholders.

You will be responsible for ensuring the operational success of the full accelerator cycle from pre-program and founder onboarding to 13-weeks of programming and Demo Day. This includes utilizing tools and developing processes to manage program data, building and scheduling the 3-month programming calendar, logistics and event management, and the execution of the culmination of the program, Demo Day. 

Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to work across the Techstars network, support cross-collaborative projects, focus on professional development and career growth, and work with colleagues from all around the world.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Partner with the leader of this role, the Accelerator Lead, to develop the program plan and own successful execution of the Accelerator program, including Demo Day.
  • Ensure the program is following best practices and executing upon the outlined content and curriculum of the Techstars playbook.
  • Deliver a best-in-class accelerator experience for founders, mentors, partners, investors, and other program stakeholders.
  • Own all logistics, operations, administration, scheduling, calendar management, and event planning for the program.
  • Foster strong relationships with mentors, investors, alumni, and internal partners.
  • Collaborate with the Global Mentor team to facilitate successful matchmaking between founders and mentors on a global level and identify mentors best suited at the program level.
  • Partner with the Platform Team to host community events while representing Techstars as a company ambassador at local community and ecosystem events.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Extensive experience in operations, event planning and project management. 
  • Familiarity with the early-stage venture-backed ecosystem is preferred.
  • Experience with Effective communicator and ability to collaborate across departments and audiences
  • Ensures accountability with self and others 
  • Can plan and prioritize to meet program and organizational goals 
  • Can quickly adapt to different situations, styles, and stakeholders 
  • Focus on continuous process improvement and operational efficiency 
  • Can anticipate the needs and requests of multiple stakeholders 
  • Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital 
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university 

About Techstars

Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested through its accelerators in more than 3,700 companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. www.techstars.com

Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity nor any other basis prohibited by law.

Techstars uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires.  For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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職務概要

アクセラレータープログラムのオペレーション担当として、プログラムチームの中心的な役割を担います。Techstarsのプレイブックに基づいたプログラム運営を通じて、創業者、メンター、パートナー、投資家、その他のネットワーク関係者にとって、価値ある経験を提供することが主な使命です。

プログラムの事前準備から創業者のオンボーディング、13週間のプログラム期間、そしてDemo Dayに至るまで、すべての運営成功を担います。データ管理ツールの活用や業務プロセスの構築、プログラムスケジュールの作成・管理、イベント運営、Demo Dayの実行などが含まれます。

年間を通じて、Techstarsのグローバルネットワークに関わる機会があり、他部門との協業やキャリア成長の機会も豊富に用意されています。


主な職務と責任

  • アクセラレータープログラムの責任者(Program Manager)と連携し、8月18日から3ヶ月間続くプログラムと11月11日Demo Dayの計画・実行を主導する。

  • Techstarsのプレイブックに沿ったベストプラクティスの実践とプログラムコンテンツの運用。

  • 創業者、メンター、パートナー、投資家などに対して最高のプログラム体験を提供する。

  • プログラム全体のロジスティクス、スケジュール管理、カレンダー作成、イベント企画・運営などを担当。

  • メンター、投資家、卒業生、社内関係者との強い関係構築。

  • グローバルメンターチームと連携し、創業者とメンターのマッチングを促進。

  • プラットフォームチームと連携し、コミュニティイベントを主催、Techstars Japanアンバサダーとしての役割も担う。


応募資格・スキル

  • 運営、イベント企画、プロジェクト管理の豊富な経験。

  • 日本での初期段階のベンチャーエコシステムに関する知識があれば尚可。

  • 優れたコミュニケーション能力と他部門との連携能力。

  • 自他共に責任を持って業務を遂行できる方。

  • プログラムおよび組織目標に合わせた計画と優先順位付けができる方。

  • 多様な状況や関係者に柔軟に対応できる適応力。

  • 継続的な業務改善とオペレーション効率を追求できる姿勢。

  • ステークホルダーのニーズを先読みできる方。

  • テクノロジー、スタートアップ、起業、ベンチャーキャピタルに対する関心。

  • 大学卒業以上。

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