About the role

  • 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

Job title

Director of AI Innovation Ecosystem Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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