At gener8tor we…
See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get things done!
Strive for “that guy emailed me.” Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.
Our values are core to how we work. If they don’t resonate with you, this role might not be the right fit.
Responsibilities
Recruitment and base building
Recruit startup applicants and lead the selection process for two gBETA cohorts.
Capture 25+ eligible applications per gBETA North Dakota cohort, executing gener8tor’s established recruitment strategies.
Find and develop relationships with 30+ mentors, 25+ investors and other industry/ecosystem partners who can help support the programs and participating companies.
Lead base building efforts, attending meetings with key investors and mentors to ensure consistent support of our partners.
Schedule and attend office hours with startups.
Support the North Dakota investment accelerator managing director with sourcing founders and engaging with mentors and investors.
Program execution and founder support
Run two accelerator programs per year and support the Support the North Dakota managing director with investment program preparation and logistics to ensure a top-tier accelerator experience for our founders and stakeholders.
Manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of the gBETA North Dakota programs.
Ensure all program KPIs are met.
Actively plan and participate in all aspects of the gener8tor accelerator program including, but not limited to recruitment, team meetings, Mentor Swarms, Investor Swarms, Lunch & Learns and networking events.
Serve as the primary point of contact and day-to-day coach for participating startups, helping founders set goals, maintain momentum, and make progress against key milestones.
Provide structured 1:1 guidance and accountability to founders on topics such as customer discovery, traction and pitching/storytelling, business model refinement, and fundraising readiness.
Connect founders to the right mentors, investors, customers, and ecosystem resources based on their specific needs, and ensure follow-through on introductions and next steps.
Continuously support gener8tor and gBETA North Dakota alumni.
Be the #1 cheerleader for the startup ecosystems, the startups and the entrepreneurs we work with.
Measure and Report Program Metrics and Operations
Work with cohort participants and alumni to gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the startups.
Gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the program.
Analyze and report data and metrics to the Managing Director, and in turn our partners and gener8tor broadly.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across North Dakota.
Manage relationships with our gBETA program partners.
Attend regular meetings with our partners.
Provide weekly update reporting.
Community Involvement
Support the growth of an entrepreneurial ecosystem centered in Fargo, serving great North Dakota
Represent gener8tor while actively participating in the North Dakota startup ecosystem by attending events and building relationships.
gener8tor Support
Contribute to the gener8tor team’s broader initiatives, including supporting other accelerator programs, engaging in ecosystem-building efforts, and assisting with strategic projects as needed.
Requirements
Residence in or relocation to North Dakota to fully engage in the startup ecosystem’s network and events in the region.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Highly organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working with self-initiative.
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly, balancing cohort management, stakeholder engagement, and operational responsibilities.
Enthusiastic, hands-on, team-player mentality, willing to take on any task—big or small—to ensure program success.
Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn new skills, and deepen expertise in different industries, startups and venture capital.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Flexibility in schedule, including availability for occasional nights and weekends as needed for events and programming.
Ability to travel occasionally around the region for in-person events and meetings.
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