Incubation Operations Manager

YZi Labs; Granby; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

YZi Labs, a leading remote incubator, seeks a Program Manager to oversee their innovative 12-week incubation program. The role involves analyzing the incubator landscape, designing unique value propositions, managing logistics, and enhancing brand visibility through marketing efforts. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, flexibility, and a passion for fostering startup growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in incubator operations is required.
• Enjoys interacting with founders and helping them.
• 2-5 years experience in early-stage venture investing is an addition but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand the competitive landscape of incubators.
• Design value propositions to differentiate YZi Labs from competitors.
• Manage the 12-week incubation program logistics.
• Conduct marketing activities to improve brand awareness.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Networking

Analytical Skills

Job description

This is a remote position and we will consider candidates from all regions of the world.

Goal of YZi Incubation Program :

• No.1 borderless tech incubator in the world
• First Check in top founders, projects, startups;
• Top of funnel for sourcing early investment opportunities for YZi Labs;
• Build a network with founders, talents, and investors in Web3, AI, Biotech.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze and understand the competitive landscape of incubators / incubation programs;
• Design the value props to add value to incubatees, differentiate from major leading incubators (YC, A16Z incubation, Alliance, HF0…)
• Manage the entire 12-wks incubation program, including all logistics, 3 seasons a year (SF, Dubai, SG);
• Internal communication : drive the whole labs team internally to contribute in the program;
• Build, nurture and expand the network with founders, talents, and investors in the ecosystem to grow together;
• Conduct marketing / PR activities / events to improve the brand awareness of YZi Labs;
• Work with a portfolio management team to deliver the value add points to constantly support their growth.

Requirements :

• Had experience in incubator operations;
• Naturally enjoys interacting with founders and willing to help them;
• Strong execution and communication (external & internal) skills;
• Be flexible with location and business travels;
• 2-5 yrs experience in early stage venture investing is an addition but not required;