US VIP Relations & Global Speakers Lead

Founders Forum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Founders Forum, a global, invite-only community, is expanding its US presence with a high-agency operator who can grow our speaker and VIP network across the US and connect US opportunities to FF's London-based Global stage.

You'll own US speaker strategy for flagship events, build senior relationships with founders, investors and policymakers, and couple creative outreach with flawless on-site execution and collaboration with leaders across FF's ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a relationship-driven role with senior stakeholder exposure in the US market.
• Proven success securing senior speakers, talent, or strategic meetings within the US tech/investor ecosystem; strong references for judgment, discretion, and delivery under pressure.
• Elite relationship-building skills with an existing personal network within US tech, VC, founder circles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pipeline of top-tier US speakers and VIPs across FF's priority events, including FF North America and related retreats.
• Identify which US relationships best fit FF's global stage and build outreach pathways and stewardship.
• Drive commercial discussions with potential sponsors for US events and convert relationships into revenue and long-term partnerships.
• Help identify, shape, and launch new FF events in the US market as the first US hire on the ground.
• Tailor outreach strategies and bespoke proposals for world-class US prospects in collaboration with FF leadership.
• Coordinate with global teams to align US speakers with meaningful themes across US and global events.

Skills

Relationship management

Event/conference production

VIP relations

Executive engagement

CRM tools

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Founders Forum, a global, invite-only community, is expanding its US presence with a high-agency operator who can grow our speaker and VIP network across the US and connect US opportunities to FF's London-based Global stage.

You'll own US speaker strategy for flagship events, build senior relationships with founders, investors and policymakers, and couple creative outreach with flawless on-site execution and collaboration with leaders across FF's ecosystem.