Cleantech Accelerator Managing Director — Atlanta

Doist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

gener8tor, a national startup accelerator, seeks a Managing Director to lead the Cox Cleantech Accelerator in Atlanta, GA. The MD will oversee a 12-week program that invests $250,000 into 5-7 early-stage cleantech startups annually and support the Cox Cleantech Residency.

You will recruit, select and invest in startups, build mentor and investor networks, and collaborate with Cox Enterprises and Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub to strengthen Atlanta's cleantech ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in startups or VC settings.
• Experience as founder or employee in a venture-backed company or VC.
• Collaborative, team-based approach across stakeholders.
• Ability to build mentors, investors, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit startups for the cohort and oversee due diligence for 5-7 startups annually.
• Develop relationships with mentors, investors and ecosystem partners.
• Collaborate with the Cox Cleantech Residency program to build a strong pipeline.
• Plan logistics and execute accelerator activities.
• Act as lead mentor and maintain post-program progress with startups.
• Engage with Atlanta climate tech startup community and external partners.
• Coordinate with gener8tor staff and external program partners.
• Support alumni with ongoing mentor, sponsor and investor relations.

Skills

Venture-capital experience

Startup investment

Entrepreneurial spirit

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Equity commitment

Job description

gener8tor, a national startup accelerator, seeks a Managing Director to lead the Cox Cleantech Accelerator in Atlanta, GA. The MD will oversee a 12-week program that invests $250,000 into 5-7 early-stage cleantech startups annually and support the Cox Cleantech Residency.

You will recruit, select and invest in startups, build mentor and investor networks, and collaborate with Cox Enterprises and Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub to strengthen Atlanta's cleantech ecosystem.