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Hybrid Director of AI Innovation Ecosystem Development
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Director driving the AI innovation ecosystem in Massachusetts. Leading initiatives and fostering relationships among startups, researchers, and investors.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate working group meetings focused on supporting startups, investors, and end-users.
- Design and launch programs and initiatives that connect ecosystem players more efficiently (accelerator cohorts, mentorship, matchmaking, pilots).
- Build and manage relationships with startups, VCs, corporate partners, researchers, and public sector leaders.
- Promote awareness of the Hub through outreach, events, media, and public speaking.
- Represent the Hub at conferences, workshops, and industry convenings.
- Define and track metrics and KPIs to measure ecosystem health and program outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal leadership to align ecosystem initiatives with the Hub’s broader mission.
- Supervise and mentor staff, contractors, or fellows contributing to ecosystem activities.
Requirements
- 7+ years’ experience in startup ecosystems, innovation hubs, venture capital, or economic development.
- Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, or adjacent technology domains.
- Proven ability to design and execute programs serving multiple stakeholder groups.
- Experience facilitating cross-sector working groups, roundtables, or advisory councils.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills across startups, investors, corporates, government, and academia.
- Experience promoting initiatives through events and media.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define KPIs and measure impact.
- Proven experience delivering presentations and speaking effectively in group or public settings. Desire to work in a mission-oriented organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and familiarity with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Teams
- Leadership and team management experience.
Benefits
- Generous health and dental insurance coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- A hybrid work environment
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