Principal Evangelist, Startups and Venture Capital, AWS Startup Marketing
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you an accomplished technology leader who wants to work with the most promising early-stage startups and venture capital firms globally Do you have a talent for translating complex cloud and AI architectures into clear inspiring stories that resonate with the worlds fastest growing companies Do you have the technical depth business acumen and strategic insight to help establish AWS as the foundation for the next generation of global leaders If so then this might be your dream job.
AWS is seeking a Principal Startup Evangelist to showcase how startups build engage and grow together with AWS. As Principal Startup Evangelist you will engage the worlds most exciting new businesses and venture capital firms. Youll take a leading role in defining our value proposition and narrative for startups acting as a technical thought leader with a deep understanding of how they can use cloud and AI services and AWS Startup programs to accelerate their growth. Youll create and present technical content that shows how startups at every stage can use AWS highlighting everyday coding practices cloud architectures in-depth tutorials code samples and best practices for scaling revenue growth.
Key job responsibilities
- Create and drive our messaging narrative for startups including our primary value proposition customer promises and reasons to believe
- Lead engagements with top startups and VC firms delivering executive briefings and technical workshops that show why AWS is the best cloud and AI provider for startups
- Serve as a public-facing evangelist for AWS Startup Marketing through speaking engagements media interviews and community engagement.
- Deliver world-class technical content including executive presentations event keynote sessions and presentations community activations web content demonstrations and technical materials
- Create original content including livestreams partner interviews workshops podcasts and industry leader conversations.
- Drive awareness and preference for AWS that delivers influenced opportunities and pipeline through marketing activities across EBCs events digital and field channels.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering a related field or equivalent experience
- Oral and written skills with experience delivering technical content to audiences of varied backgrounds.
- Knowledge of existing and developing technologies as it relates to AI models and cloud computing
- 8 years in technology industry focused on startups/venture capital
- 5 years of experience in technical content creation and storytelling
- Proven ability to evaluate and guide early-stage and scaling companies
- Startup founder C-level executive or venture capital investment experience with hands-on understanding of startup challenges and growth dynamics
- Analytical and technical assessment skills with ability to evaluate complex requirements and business models
- Proven track record identifying evaluating and advising on emerging technologies and market trends
- Multi-domain technical expertise across areas such as AI/ML cybersecurity data analytics or infrastructure technologies
- Proven experience developing applications using generative AI tools and foundational models including prototypes and production-ready solutions.
- Experience with AWS AI/ML services such as Amazon Bedrock and understanding of how to integrate these services into generative AI workflows.
- Demonstrable experience engaging with developer communities including creating technical content public speaking or active participation on platforms like GitHub Stack Overflow or developer forums.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
AWS is seeking a Principal Startup Evangelist to showcase how startups build engage and grow together with AWS. As Principal Startup Evangelist you will engage the worlds most exciting new businesses and venture capital firms. Youll take a leading role in defining our value proposition and narrative for startups acting as a technical thought leader with a deep understanding of how they can use cloud and AI services and AWS Startup programs to accelerate their growth. Youll create and present technical content that shows how startups at every stage can use AWS highlighting everyday coding practices cloud architectures in-depth tutorials code samples and best practices for scaling revenue growth.
Key job responsibilities
- Create and drive our messaging narrative for startups including our primary value proposition customer promises and reasons to believe
- Lead engagements with top startups and VC firms delivering executive briefings and technical workshops that show why AWS is the best cloud and AI provider for startups
- Serve as a public-facing evangelist for AWS Startup Marketing through speaking engagements media interviews and community engagement.
- Deliver world-class technical content including executive presentations event keynote sessions and presentations community activations web content demonstrations and technical materials
- Create original content including livestreams partner interviews workshops podcasts and industry leader conversations.
- Drive awareness and preference for AWS that delivers influenced opportunities and pipeline through marketing activities across EBCs events digital and field channels.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering a related field or equivalent experience
- Oral and written skills with experience delivering technical content to audiences of varied backgrounds.
- Knowledge of existing and developing technologies as it relates to AI models and cloud computing
- 8 years in technology industry focused on startups/venture capital
- 5 years of experience in technical content creation and storytelling
- Proven ability to evaluate and guide early-stage and scaling companies
- Startup founder C-level executive or venture capital investment experience with hands-on understanding of startup challenges and growth dynamics
- Analytical and technical assessment skills with ability to evaluate complex requirements and business models
- Proven track record identifying evaluating and advising on emerging technologies and market trends
- Multi-domain technical expertise across areas such as AI/ML cybersecurity data analytics or infrastructure technologies
- Proven experience developing applications using generative AI tools and foundational models including prototypes and production-ready solutions.
- Experience with AWS AI/ML services such as Amazon Bedrock and understanding of how to integrate these services into generative AI workflows.
- Demonstrable experience engaging with developer communities including creating technical content public speaking or active participation on platforms like GitHub Stack Overflow or developer forums.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA East Palo Alto - 188900.00 - 330500.00 USD annually
USA CA San Francisco - 188900.00 - 330500.00 USD annually
USA CA Santa Clara - 188900.00 - 330500.00 USD annually
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