Incubation Operations Manager

YZi Labs; Halifax; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

YZi Labs is seeking a professional to manage its remote incubation program, focusing on adding value to startups and building networks in the tech ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have experience in incubator operations, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring founders. Join a leading tech incubator and help grow innovative ventures across the globe.

Qualifications

• Experience in incubator operations.
• Enjoys interacting with founders.
• Flexible with location and business travels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire 12-week incubation program, including logistics.
• Conduct marketing and PR activities to improve brand awareness.
• Build and expand networks with founders and investors.

Skills

Communication

Execution

Networking

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;