Associate, Techstars Web3

Techstars Web3 invests in founders building technologies for a more open, community-driven and decentralized internet as we believe this provides for a cyber space with greater opportunities of ownership and coordination.

Techstars Web3 is opening up the opportunity for one individual to work alongside the investment team and the incoming 2025 class of founders, during the upcoming 13-week accelerator program (March-June).

As Associate, you will play a critical role in shaping the success of the incoming class of founders as they grow and develop from early stage to venture-backed startups. The experience provides for a huge exposure to some of the best up-and-coming startups in the category. You will work alongside some incredible humans from all over the globe, as well as the investment team itself. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, this is an opportunity to also broaden your network in ways you could never imagine. Historically, a lot of associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.

Commitment

This is a contractor role and it is mostly remote because while there are three meet-ups -Dublin (March), London (April), New York (June)-, the program runs remotely for 10 out of 13 weeks.
The ideal candidate will be based in Dublin or New York as this is where hands-on-deck are most needed. 

Duties and functionalities include

Program-facing - providing for the optimim founder experience, alongside the investment team

• Operations - help run the show; from curating and facilitating mentor meetings, events and program content, to helping the team think through tactical decisions.
• Social media - help build the profile of the program & it’s companies.
• Investor Relations - help to connect founders with the right investors.

Startup-facing - serving the founders asap with requiring a high degree of autonomy

• Fundraising - investor pipeline, data room & fundraising materials.

Experience

• Demonstrated interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, etc.
  Note - Web3 knowledge/experience isn't essential
• Notable achievements within marketing, communities, fundraising, events. 
• 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position (startup background preferred but not required).
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience.
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities, with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations.
• Familiarity with startup tools (e.g. Notion, Airtable, Hubspot, Google Suite etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Traits

• Strong communication skills.
• Independent with strong time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Be a problem solver with a positive can-do mindset.
• Result-orientated with the ability to define goals.
• Strives for autonomy, with a drive to get better every single day. 
• Be an active listener with objection-handling and negotiation skills.
• A curiosity to learn and to meet new people, and bring energy and enthusiasm to a room.
• Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative).

Testimonials

• Dirk Lehmann - Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA?
• Duc Luan Dam - Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1)

About Techstars

The Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 4,000+ companies that today have a combined market cap valuation of $124B. www.techstars.com