Techstars is hiring a
Investment Associate

Summary

The job is a 2-month contract Investment Associate position at Techstars, a remote role with occasional travel. The candidate will help accelerate the growth of companies Techstars invests in and work closely with program Managing Director to support them through the investment process.

Requirements

• Personable, community-oriented and enjoy networking
• A genuine passion for technology and startups, an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to learn
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Experience with Excel or Google sheets
• Aligns with Techstars Values: think like an owner, win as a team, strive for excellence and analyze, execute, learn & iterate
• Proven history of driving continuous process improvement and maximizing efficiency and effectiveness
• Systems thinker with an eye for things that do not scale and the capability to design new processes and systems for implementation across programs
• 2-4 years of industry experience
• You are available to travel to San Francisco November 18-22 (and potentially to NYC October 21-25)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with program Managing Director to support companies through the investment process in the accelerator program
• Research and network with investors who would be good matches for startups, including via Pitchbook, Signal, LinkedIn, and other sources
• Work with Program Director and Managing Director to seek out and recruit investors to networking event and 1:1 meetings in San Francisco/Bay Area November 18-22
• Help program team identify and source startups for the next program
• Conduct research to clarify market opportunities of potential companies in the pipeline
• Support companies in providing research for all elements in the development of their financial models

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with recruiting startups with a background vetting or advising entrepreneurs is a plus

Benefits

Compensation: $4,000-$4,200 Monthly stipend