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Director of Startup Ecosystem

DigitalOceanSan Francisco
On-site Full-time $192.8K/yr - $241K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:Strategy and LeadershipFormulate and implement a comprehensive startup strategy that aligns with DigitalOcean's growth objectives, particularly focusing on AI startups and venture collaborations. Lead the existing Startup team and work collaboratively across functions with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Product, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and the executive team to ensure alignment with company strategies and revenue targets. Startup ProgramInnovate the Startups Program to deliver a premier experience and compelling value proposition for startups. Develop and execute initiatives that foster the growth and success of program participants. Marketing and Community EngagementCollaborate with the Developer Relationship team to create and deliver engaging content and events that empower startup founders to scale their ventures using DigitalOcean. Immerse yourself in the startup community to identify opportunities for DigitalOcean to become a trusted partner for founders throughout their entrepreneurial journeys. Partnership ManagementEstablish and nurture relationships with venture partners to communicate DigitalOcean's value proposition within the startup ecosystem. Collaborate with venture partners to create joint marketing initiatives and support ongoing growth.

About the job

Embark on a transformative journey at DigitalOcean, where you can unleash your potential and engage with a vibrant community of elite professionals dedicated to simplifying scalable cloud solutions. If you're driven by a growth mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about innovation, you'll find a welcoming home here. We prioritize collaboration, learning, and making a significant impact for the visionaries and creators around the globe.

As the Director of Startup Ecosystem at DigitalOcean, you will be instrumental in crafting and executing strategies aimed at enhancing brand awareness and expanding our reach within the venture-backed startup community. You will spearhead and evolve DigitalOcean's Startups Program, an established initiative with thousands of participants, numerous venture partners, and distinguished alumni, including Hugging Face. Externally, your role will involve ensuring that DigitalOcean presents a unique value proposition for startups while fully engaging with founders and venture partners to broaden our influence. You'll utilize your expertise in developer marketing and insights into technology startups while leading a committed team to accelerate our growth with pioneering AI startups.

About DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean is a leading cloud infrastructure provider that empowers developers and businesses to simplify their cloud computing experience. Our mission is to help developers easily deploy and scale applications that run on our cloud platform.

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