Job Vacancies at Seedstars

Level: Mid Level

About the Programs Team

• The Programs team alongside Lab, Incubation, and Investments is a central squad at Seedstars. The Programs team’s key activity is to provide enterprise support through the execution of structured programs to make sure entrepreneurs have the knowledge, network, and services to scale.
• The Programs team operates as a critical revenue generator for Seedstars by developing tailored solutions to address unique challenges faced by startups and entrepreneurs around the globe.
• The Program squad is the fastest growing business unit in Seedstars and is composed of a Head of Global Programs, a Regional Partnership Manager, a Global Startup Growth Lead, eight full time Program Managers, three Program Management Contractors and four local Entrepreneur in Residences and Innovation Experts.
• The team works in close collaboration with many business units throughout the group, including Partnerships, and Finance.

About the Job

• You will be part of the team coordinating an entrepreneurship program we are running in Africa. Your main objectives will be to:
  • Make sure startups gain value out of the programs we provide.
  • Ensure partner satisfaction and coordination.
  • Ensure that we have the right teams to deliver programs of excellent quality.
• This role can be done remotely. Preference given to candidates based out of Africa. 

Key Responsibilities

• Managing partner relationships (KPI alignment, deliverable validation, feedback, etc.) 
• Project administration (contract finalization, invoicing, budget tracking, reporting, etc.)
• Coordinating and training the various teams that are to deliver the programs  
• Communication with all stakeholders (internal, with startups, and with the partners and clients) 
• Tracking, monitoring and evaluation of program metrics and milestone completion 
• Ensuring the program stays on track from a budget and timeline perspective 
• Identify the areas for improvement of the programs and share best practices 
• Work hand-in-hand with the external mentors / experts to prepare their sessions and train them how to work with the entrepreneurs to provide the best possible value through the webinars and face-to-face interactions  

Your Profile

• Your Mindset:
  • Excellent team player with high levels of empathy 
  • Passion for problem solving and striving for excellence 
  • Knack for coordination
  • Extremely polished and straightforward communication –written and spoken– with different levels of stakeholders
• Your Experience:
  • At least 2 years in operational positions. Such as running entrepreneurial innovation programs, supporting startups, developing startup ecosystem
  • Experience creating and managing startup & entrepreneurial programs 
  • Experience working in remote positions 
  • Experience working in various cultural environments
• Nice to have:
  • You are either a local entrepreneur or innovation enthusiast
  • You are an active member in your startup community 
  • Knowledgeable about the startup ecosystem in your country or region
  • ​​Africa and Crypto/Blockchain expertise

 Why our employees love working with us:

• We are on a mission which is bigger than all of us: to impact people’s lives in emerging markets.
• You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on.
• You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a vibrant and diverse team.
• We offer autonomy and flexibility with a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want.
• We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom centered practices .

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Level: Experienced

About the Programs Team

• The Programs team alongside Labs and Investments are the central squads that make up the capacity building tribe at Seedstars. The Programs team’s key activity is to provide enterprise support through the execution of structured programs to make sure entrepreneurs have the knowledge, network, and services to scale.
• The Programs team operates as a critical revenue generator for Seedstars by developing tailored solutions to address unique challenges faced by startups and entrepreneurs around the globe.
• The Program squad is the fastest growing business unit in Seedstars and is composed of a Head of Global Programs, a Global Startup Growth Lead, and eight full time Program Managers, 3 Program Management Contractors and 4 local Entrepreneur in Residences and Innovation Experts. The team works in close collaboration with many business units throughout the group, including Global Partnerships Management, Regional Heads of Sales, and Finance.

About the Job

• We are hiring a Partner to join an exciting project which aims to support enterprises across Africa. Your objective will be to co-lead every aspect of the VC process: supporting existing portfolio companies, fundraising, team management, strategy etc. This role can be done remotely. Preference given to candidates based in Africa. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and train the Investment Managers/Associates/Analysts.
• Support with LP relationship building, fundraising and reporting.
• Drive first-ticket investment discussions and decisions for pre-seed and seed stage ventures.
• Lead follow on investment due diligence, analysis and presentation to the Investment Committee.
• Build deep relationships with top Angel Networks, VC Partners and leading ecosystem enablers.
• Support portfolio companies post-investment and drive exit opportunities
• Manage the portfolio diversification and fund allocation.

Profile

• Mindset:
  • You have a passion for startups and technology, particularly in emerging markets and in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • You have a strong belief in getting things done - You have to be comfortable working alone and capable to prioritize and make things happen.
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience in VC or PE, preferably in emerging markets.
  • Knowledge of technology and market trends.
  • Highly developed financial and analytical skills.
  • Investment structuring know-how.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Deep Africa expertise.
• Nice to Have:
  • Crypto/Blockchain experience.

Why our employees love working with us:

• We are on a mission that is bigger than all of us: to impact people’s lives in emerging markets.
• You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on.
• You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a vibrant and diverse team.
• We offer autonomy and flexibility with a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want.
• We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom centered practices.

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Level: Mid Level

About the Programs Team

• The Programs team alongside Labs and Investments are the central squads that make up the capacity building tribe at Seedstars. The Programs team’s key activity is to provide enterprise support through the execution of structured programs to make sure entrepreneurs have the knowledge, network, and services to scale.
• The Programs team operates as a critical revenue generator for Seedstars by developing tailored solutions to address unique challenges faced by startups and entrepreneurs around the globe.
• The Program squad is the fastest growing business unit in Seedstars and is composed of a Head of Global Programs, a Global Startup Growth Lead, and eight full time Program Managers, 3 Program Management Contractors and 4 local Entrepreneur in Residences and Innovation Experts. The team works in close collaboration with many business units throughout the group, including Global Partnerships Management, Regional Heads of Sales, and Finance.

About the Job

• We are hiring an Entrepreneur in Residence to join an exciting project which aims to support enterprises across Africa.
• Your main objective will be to:
  • Create and develop various training programs,
  • Create and develop programs squad network of mentors and experts and
  • Increase the maturity level of the innovation ecosystem in the region.
• This role can be done remotely. Preference given to candidates based in Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and development of various training programs with all required materials
• Programs “localisation” and management (content, mentors, bootcamps, events, general agenda)
• Sourcing and management of a network of mentors and experts.
• The candidate will be responsible for delivering various training adapted to the local market needs in each country where we are present.
• Identify areas for program innovation and improvement and share with central acceleration program team
• Startup outreach, application screening, and assistance with the selection
• Tracking and reporting of batch progress
• Mentoring multiple startups simultaneously
• Represent Seedstars in startup community
• Coordinate with the local General Manager to leverage the existing network and resources for implementation and B2B sales

Your Profile

• Mindset:
  • You have a passion for startups and technology, particularly in emerging markets and in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation
  • You have a strong belief in getting things done - You have to be comfortable working alone and capable to prioritize and make things happen
• Experience:
  • Strong operational and business development background 
  • Experience creating and managing programs/events 
  • Business / startup / investment experience 
  • Deep understanding of startup methodologies (testing / experimentation design, fundraising etc ) as well as up to date knowledge of the latest tools (Analytics, SEM/CEO/Email/Social marketing etc.)
• Nice to have:
  • Mentor and/or advisor experience
  • Crypto/Blockchain experience
  • Africa expertise

Why our employees love working with us:

• We are on a mission which is bigger than all of us: to impact people’s lives in emerging markets.
• You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on
• You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a vibrant and diverse team.
• We offer autonomy and flexibility with a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want.
• We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom centered practices.

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Level: Mid Level

About the Programs Team

• The Programs team alongside Lab, Incubation, and Investments is a central squad at Seedstars. The Programs team’s key activity is to provide enterprise support through the execution of structured programs to make sure entrepreneurs have the knowledge, network, and services to scale. The Programs team operates as a critical revenue generator for Seedstars by developing tailored solutions to address unique challenges faced by startups and entrepreneurs around the globe.
• The Program squad is the fastest growing business unit in Seedstars and is composed of a Head of Global Programs, a Regional Partnership Manager, a Global Startup Growth Lead, eight full time Program Managers, three Program Management Contractors and four local Entrepreneur in Residences and Innovation Experts. The team works in close collaboration with many business units throughout the group, including Partnerships, and Finance.

About the Job

• We are now hiring an investment Analyst to join an exciting project which aims to support enterprises across Africa. Your main objective will be to lead the investment-related activities of the project which is to assess the deal-flow and set-up the overall capital needs for each enterprise (grant, investment, loans). This role can be done remotely. Preference given to candidates based in Africa.

Key Responsibilities 

• You will take the lead in Sourcing, Screening and Selection of deal-flow (remotely).
• You will lead the due-diligence of ventures (remotely).
• You will assess the capital needs for ventures (loans, grants, venture capital) 
• You will set up a work-plan for entrepreneurs based on their investment profile 
• You will be responsible for tracking startup specific KPI’s and progress throughout the acceleration program.

Your Profile

• Your Mindset:
  • You have a passion for startups and technology, particularly in emerging markets and in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation
  • You have a strong belief in getting things done - You have to be comfortable working alone and capable to prioritize and make things happen

• Your Experience:
  • You have investment analyst experience in Africa
  • Startup Investment expertise
  • Sourcing & Evaluation expertise
  • Excellent ability to read, write, speak English
• Nice to have:
  • A background in finance or an investment-related field 
  • Crypto/Blockchain experience is a plus 

Why our employees love working with us:

• We are on a mission which is bigger than all of us: to impact people’s lives in emerging markets.
• You get many growth opportunities and responsibilities early on.
• You work in an entrepreneurial culture where you’re surrounded by a vibrant and diverse team.
• We offer autonomy and flexibility with a flat hierarchy and a strong belief that responsible people should have the freedom to do their work when and how they want.
• We were awarded as one of the most democratic workplaces in the world due to our freedom centered practices .