Remote Accelerator Partnerships Lead – SF Bay Area

Acquisition Network LLC; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking an Accelerator Partnerships Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to develop relationships with accelerators, incubators, and founder communities. You will learn program needs, coordinate workshops, and facilitate introductions with founders while managing partnerships through the contractor lifecycle.

The role emphasizes independent work, thoughtful partner management, and adherence to each program's policies.

Qualifications

• Current or prior experience managing an accelerator, incubator, venture program, founder community, or startup partnership portfolio.
• Understanding of founder programming, mentor networks, cohort operations, and fundraising preparation.
• Existing relationships with startup programs or ecosystem leaders in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Strong partnership development, presentation, and project management skills.
• Consistent organization, judgment, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with accelerators, incubators, university programs, founder hubs, and venture organizations in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Learn each program's priorities, cohort structure, partner policies, and founder needs.
• Coordinate approved workshops, office hours, events, or introductory conversations when useful.
• Identify founders who request additional support and confirm their permission before making an introduction.
• Maintain clear records of program contacts, partnership activity, and next steps.
• Gather feedback from program teams and founders to improve future collaboration.
• Represent Acquisition Network professionally throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Skills

Partnership development

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Public speaking

Independent work

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking an Accelerator Partnerships Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to develop relationships with accelerators, incubators, and founder communities. You will learn program needs, coordinate workshops, and facilitate introductions with founders while managing partnerships through the contractor lifecycle.

The role emphasizes independent work, thoughtful partner management, and adherence to each program's policies.