Managing Director - BEAM Circular Accelerator
Managing Director - BEAM Circular Accelerator
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Managing Director - BEAM Circular Accelerator
Salary: $105000 - $120000
Location: Modesto CA
Description
gener8tor a nationally recognized startup accelerator is seeking a Managing Director to lead our BEAM Circular Accelerator in North San Joaquin Valley CA. The BEAM Circular Accelerator supports visionary founders pioneering the future of circular bioeconomy and regenerative agricultural solutions. We support innovative entrepreneurs with groundbreaking technologies to accelerate their path to scale-up in Californias Central Valley a region at the heart of American agriculture and emerging bioeconomy innovation. We run four accelerator programs annually in the North San Joaquin Valley where abundant agricultural resources meet cutting-edge biotechnology and circular economy development.
As a member of the gener8tor team youll be an essential part of our international platform connecting startup founders investors universities and corporations. Your work will directly impact startups developing circular bioeconomy systems and regenerative solutions with particular emphasis on agricultural waste valorization sustainable food systems biomanufacturing and agricultural supply chain innovations.
Success for an MD looks like building a strong portfolio of innovative bioeconomy startups driving impact in circular economy technology investing in diverse founders and supporting the North San Joaquin Valleys growth as a leading hub for circular bioeconomy solutions. You will develop relationships with mentors investors entrepreneurs and community partners while ensuring startups are set up for success. You will have ownership over the program and will report to the Senior Managing Director of Sustainability while collaborating across the organization with gener8tors centralized support teams.
At gener8tor we
- See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
- Never self-defeat and have a play to win mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
- Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
- Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get $#!^ done!
- Strive for that guy emailed me. Based on a story from our founders we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong personal 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.
Our values are core to how we work. If they dont resonate with you this role might not be the right fit.
Responsibilities
- Manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of the BEAM Circular Accelerator.
- Assist in recruiting startup applicants and support the due diligence and selection process the BEAM Circular cohort.
- Track metrics and prepare reports for gener8tor and external program partners.
- Actively participate in all aspects of the accelerator program including recruitment team meetings mentor swarms investor swarms lunch & learns and Central Valley ecosystem networking events.
- Collaborate with the broader sustainability team to develop new strategies assess program strengths improve processes and ensure best practices are followed while supporting our other sustainability programs.
- Support BEAM Circular alumni and maintain ongoing relationships.
- Represent gener8tor in the North San Joaquin Valley community and broader Central Valley region actively participating in the startup ecosystem.
- Collaborate with other members of the gener8tor team to support national programs.
- Be the #1 cheerleader for the Central Valley startup ecosystems.
- Manage grant requirements including budget tracking performance reporting and ensuring compliance with program requirements.
- Build relationships with Californias agricultural and bioeconomy industry leaders including major agricultural producers food processing companies biotechnology firms and other key players in the Central Valley ecosystem.
Requirements
- Experience with operations logistics program/project management and grant management is required. Experience supporting an accelerator incubator or venture fund is recommended.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter. Experience in program/project management venture capital or bioeconomy/agtech organizations is beneficial.
- Knowledge of or strong interest in circular bioeconomy systems agricultural biotechnology sustainable agriculture food systems innovation and regenerative solutions.
- Understanding of Californias agricultural landscape and bioeconomy supply chains is preferred.
- Flexibility to travel up to 25% work some nights and weekends.
- Collaborative team-based mindset. You will work closely with other Managing Directors Program Managers founders external partners and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced highly independent environment and juggle multiple projects and responsibilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling grant reports and presentations.
- Willingness to dive deeper into the advanced energy cleantech and startup communities.
- Commitment to equity across race place and gender with the ability to see genius in every community.
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Employment Type
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