Ecosystem Builder & Community Architect (Hybrid)

17Tech Oy; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close exposure to venture capital

Ownership over initiatives

Hybrid Espoo/Otaniemi location

Opportunities to scale into leadership

Job summary

17Tech Oy in Espoo/Otaniemi, Finland, is seeking an entrepreneurial Community & Ecosystem Manager to help build Europe’s defence technology ecosystem. The role offers flexibility as full-time or part-time, with potential growth from part-time to full-time as 17Tech develops.

You’ll work directly with the founding team, investors, and experts across Europe, owning initiatives and shaping the ecosystem from an early stage. Strong communication and proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach.
• Interest in startups, venture capital, technology and European defence.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the 17Tech community, including accelerator companies, alumni, mentors and partners.
• Create and manage networks connecting founders, investors, defence professionals and academics.
• Organise events, founder sessions and networking activities to foster collaboration.
• Develop partnerships with technology providers, universities and other organisations.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communicator

Relationship-building

Outreach & networking

Startups & VC interest

Tools

AI tools

Automation

CRM systems

Slack/Discord

Google Workspace

No-code tools

Job description

17Tech Oy in Espoo/Otaniemi, Finland, is seeking an entrepreneurial Community & Ecosystem Manager to help build Europe’s defence technology ecosystem. The role offers flexibility as full-time or part-time, with potential growth from part-time to full-time as 17Tech develops.

You’ll work directly with the founding team, investors, and experts across Europe, owning initiatives and shaping the ecosystem from an early stage. Strong communication and proactive mindset are essential.