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Location
Seoul, Seoul-teukbyeolsi (Seoul), Korea
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Organisation summary (max 150 words)
500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of startup programs headquartered in Silicon Valley and is the #1 most active seed fund in the world. 500's mission is to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. We believe that great founders come in all shades, genders, and nationalities. Diversity has always been a core value at 500. We’re committed to being champions of the global VC community, not as it is, but as we’d like to see it.
Role Summary
- Execution of all operations of the accelerator, ensuring program success.
- Responsibility for program design, marketing events, community building, and curriculum planning.
- First point of contact for in-program startups and liaison between different teams within 500.
- Based in Seoul, South Korea, requires international travel to support program operations.
Role Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Hangul Word Processor.
- Customer-first orientation, highly organized, ability to work under pressure.
- Fluency in Korean and English.
- Experience with data analysis and management, global and cultural awareness.
Scope: We are looking for an Accelerator Manager to execute all operations of the accelerator, taking a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the programs’ success. The Accelerator Manager is directly responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the accelerator. This will include spending time with founders to understand and resolve challenges they face. This will allow you to have deep insight into ways to drive improvements in the overall program. You will also be driving the program design, marketing events, community building, curriculum planning, mentor scheduling, administrative duties as well as creating a great experience for all participating startups. The Accelerator Manager is the first point of contact for in-program startups, as well as the liaison between different teams within 500. This position is based in Seoul, South Korea, and requires international travel to support program operations.
Essential Functions: Run the accelerator program end-to-end, including but not limited to program planning, marketing events, curriculum adaptation, and accompanying the startups throughout the different stages of the program from onboarding to graduation. Engage with startup founders 1:1 to understand the biggest roadblocks to their success. You are also creative in finding solutions to help them overcome those roadblocks while leveraging investors and mentors to help. Together with the other team members, drive community engagement by planning and executing events for the in-program startups, and alumni. Implement and ensure the successful delivery of the program, including optimizing startup engagement and measuring startup satisfaction. Keep track of program data and batch information, and report on accelerator activity on a regular basis. Establish and encourage a culture of empathy, service, and participation.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications: At least 3 years of professional experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and Hangul Word Processor (HWP) A "customer first" orientation, driven to help founders succeed Be one of the most organized people you know Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure Highly focused and self-driven with the ability to multitask Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English Capability to learn & adapt quickly Experience with data analysis, management and reporting Global & cultural awareness, and excited about working in a diverse environment with different types of people from around the world
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in managing and operating accelerator programs, or serving as a founder or operator at a Pre-Seed or Seed stage VC backed startup Marketing background in events, content, PR or other areas that are relevant for the program and founders Proficiency in Airtable, Zapier, Excel and/or other related systems Experience managing and/or building digital communities
