About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Program Execution: Manage the day-to-day operations of the VentureForge Accelerator, ensuring all weekly online sessions, Friday check-ins, and curriculum milestones are delivered effectively.
Venture Support: Provide direct, hands-on support to participating companies in areas such as product development, go-to-market strategy, business modeling, and team building. Act as a sparring partner for founders.
Mentorship Facilitation: Work closely with the General Partner to match companies with appropriate dedicated mentors and facilitate effective mentor-mentee relationships. Manage the online platform for mentor bookings.
Progress Tracking: Monitor and track the progress of each participating company against their milestones and program objectives.
Resource Coordination: Connect founders with relevant resources within the TrailblzrGO ecosystem, including technical support from the Venture Studio team and community perks.
Curriculum Delivery: Assist in the delivery of practical, milestone-driven content, ensuring participants understand and apply lean execution principles.
Alumni Engagement: Foster ongoing relationships with program alumni to support their continued growth and identify potential follow-on investment opportunities.
Feedback & Improvement: Collect feedback from participants to continuously refine and enhance the accelerator program.
Requirements
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in startup operations, program management within an accelerator/incubator, or as a founder/early employee in a high-growth startup.
Demonstrated understanding of the startup lifecycle, lean methodologies, and key challenges faced by early-stage companies.
Proven ability to provide practical, hands-on support to founders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing program logistics.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Passion for supporting African startups and immigrant-led ventures.
About the Company
TrailblzrGO Venture Studio operates the VentureForge Accelerator Program, a key part of our integrated ecosystem dedicated to supporting early-stage African startups and immigrant-led ventures in the US & Canada. Our program provides intensive support, mentorship, and strategic investment to accelerate growth.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Venture Builder / Program Manager to play a hands-on role in the success of our VentureForge Accelerator Program. This individual will be a key operational point for participating companies, guiding them through milestones, providing direct support, and ensuring a seamless program experience.