You will play a dual role in managing the Foundation’s own accelerator and venture support initiatives, while simultaneously facilitating collaborations with external venture programs across the broader Cardano ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Oversee and scale the Cardano Foundation’s Cardano Accelerator Program
Manage program operations, including resource allocation, budgeting, quality control
Provide guidance and feedback to participating startups on product-market fit
Curate a strong mentor and advisor network across industries
Drive ecosystem value creation by identifying synergies between venture initiatives
Manage relationships with active and potential funds and/or investors
Conduct landscape analysis and track investor interests
Coordinate investor involvement in Demo Day and other showcase opportunities
Design and oversee structured follow-on investment pathways
Coordinate closely with the ecosystem to drive venture acceleration
Champion community engagement by driving consistent communication
Work cross-departmentally to build bridges between startups and enterprise partners
Represent the Cardano Foundation at relevant industry events
Amplify ecosystem signals and success stories
Feed ecosystem insights back into the Venture Hub strategy
Requirements
5+ years of experience running startup accelerators, innovation hubs, or corporate innovation programs
2+ years of active involvement in the Cardano ecosystem
Experience in helping startups achieve product-market fit
Strong grasp of blockchain technology
Excellent network orchestration skills
Results-oriented mindset
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities
