CEO, Upstate NY Startup Ecosystem

UpVentures Holdings; City of Little Falls (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K savings accounts

Job summary

UVC is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to lead growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will shape strategy, fundraising, external relationships, team, and financial sustainability to strengthen entrepreneurship across Upstate New York.

Prior nonprofit experience is not required; experience as a founder, investor, business leader, fundraiser, or ecosystem builder may be equally relevant.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success building relationships, partnerships, and networks.
• Experience fundraising, generating revenue, developing and managing to a budget.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to move between strategy and hands-on execution.
• Credibility with founders, investors, business leaders, funders, and community partners.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Comfort with emerging tech including use of AI.
• Experience leading a team, managing a budget, and driving organizational priorities.
• Affinity for UVC's mission and entrepreneurship in Upstate New York.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Growth: Own UVC's fundraising and revenue strategy with a goal towards long term financial sustainability.
• Network & Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with founders, investors, executives, universities, economic development organizations, and other partners across New York State and beyond.
• Ecosystem Leadership: Serve as a visible ambassador for UVC and Upstate NY's entrepreneurial community; grow and engage the regionwide network, and connect founders to capital, customers, talent, mentors, and other opportunities.
• Strategy, Operations & Leadership: Set organizational priorities with the Board and lead their execution; develop and oversee the annual budget; manage team and resources; oversee Community Advocate network and programs.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Budget management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Credibility

Public speaking

AI familiarity

Team leadership

Job description

UVC is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to lead growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will shape strategy, fundraising, external relationships, team, and financial sustainability to strengthen entrepreneurship across Upstate New York.

Prior nonprofit experience is not required; experience as a founder, investor, business leader, fundraiser, or ecosystem builder may be equally relevant.