Startup Community Manager

Nebius; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Remote work stipend

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Nebius Group in San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Startup Community Manager to lead ecosystem activation and program development. You will connect investors, founders and AI startups, building partnerships with VC platform and community teams to drive portfolio engagement.

You will design curated programs, manage end-to-end events, and collaborate with Nebius teams to grow the startup ecosystem and surface opportunities for strategic relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in startup ecosystem development or community building.
• Experience with venture capital platform teams or VC-backed communities.
• Proven ability to build relationships through proactive outreach and ongoing engagement.
• Experience designing curated founder/investor programs.
• Strong audience development and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with VC platform and community teams.
• Partner with Nebius' VC Alliances team to activate venture relationships.
• Develop a repeatable engagement model to strengthen connections with founders.
• Design and execute founder dinners, investor roundtables, and portfolio gatherings.
• Own end-to-end program development including coordination, invitations, execution and follow-up.
• Identify high-potential VC-backed startups aligned with Nebius' priority industries.
• Collaborate with Venture ecosystem and Sales teams to enable introductions.
• Surface ecosystem insights to inform Nebius' broader startup strategy.
• Track and report on engagement impact and program performance.

Skills

Startup ecosystem development

Community building

Strategic partnerships

Event programming

Relationship management

Independent work

Job description

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Nebius is looking for a community-focused professional to join our global startup team as Startup Community Manager.

In this role, you will lead community engagement and activation across Nebius' venture capital ecosystem, developing programs that connect investors, founders, and high-potential AI startups. Your mandate is to build relationships with VC platform and community teams, working alongside Nebius' VC Alliances team to activate priority venture partnerships through meaningful programming and portfolio engagement.

You will lead partner outreach, develop curated programming, and bring together the right mix of investors and portfolio founders through intimate dinners, roundtables, and other community experiences that create value for the broader startup ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of startup community development, ecosystem partnerships, and program activation, working closely with internal teams to expand Nebius' reach among high-potential AI companies.

This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our San Francisco office is available for collaboration, but regular office attendance is not required.

Lead Community Engagement & Ecosystem Activation

• Build and manage relationships with VC platform and community teams to identify opportunities for portfolio engagement and collaborative programming.
• Partner with Nebius' VC Alliances team to activate priority venture relationships through targeted community initiatives.
• Develop a repeatable engagement model that strengthens Nebius' connections with VC-backed founders and startup communities.

Lead Community Programming & Ecosystem Activations

• Design and execute curated programs, including founder dinners, investor roundtables, and portfolio gatherings, in collaboration with venture ecosystem partners.
• Own end-to-end program development, including partner coordination, audience prospecting, invitation strategy, execution, and follow-up.
• Create high-value experiences that bring together the right mix of investors and portfolio companies while serving the needs of the startup ecosystem.

Drive Portfolio Engagement & Startup Ecosystem Growth

• Identify and engage high-potential VC-backed startups aligned with Nebius' priority industries and customer profiles.
• Collaborate with Venture ecosystemand Sales teams to facilitate portfolio introductions and continued founder engagement.
• Surface emerging startup opportunities and ecosystem insights to inform Nebius' broader startup strategy.

Measure Community Impact

• Track and report on community partner engagement, portfolio company participation, program performance, and startup pipeline influence.
• Use partner feedback and engagement insights to continuously improve programming and strengthen community activation.

We expect you to have

• 3–5+ years of experience in startup ecosystem development, community building, strategic partnerships, or event programming.
• Experience working with venture capital platform teams, startup founders, or VC-backed startup communities, ideally within AI or enterprise technology.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships through proactive outreach and ongoing engagement.
• Experience designing and executing curated founder, investor, or executive-level programs.
• Strong audience development, relationship management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
• A strong interest in AI, emerging technologies, and the venture capital ecosystem.

It will be an added bonus if you have

• Existing relationships with Bay Area VC platform teams and startup founder communities.
• Experience managing VC portfolio engagement or investor-focused community programs.
• A track record of translating ecosystem engagement into meaningful startup relationships and business opportunities.
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure, cloud computing, or developer tools.

Key employee benefits in the US: #LI-LG1

• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Base Compensation Range

$140,000 — $170,000 USD

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving- Bold thinking- Constant growth- Meaningful impact- Trust and real ownership- Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.