Incubation Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading tech incubator, YZi Labs, seeks a program manager to drive its incubation initiatives globally. The successful candidate will manage a comprehensive 12-week program, work closely with startup founders, and contribute to marketing efforts. Ideal candidates will possess experience in incubator operations and have strong communication skills, while flexibility for travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in incubator operations is necessary.
• Strong external and internal communication skills.
• Flexibility for business travels is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the competitive landscape of incubators.
• Manage the 12-week incubation program logistics.
• Conduct marketing and PR events to enhance brand awareness.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Flexibility

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;