About the position
M12 is Microsoft’s venture fund, focused on investing in and supporting early-stage startups in key strategic areas. As Microsoft’s Venture Fund, we leverage Microsoft’s extensive platform to help promising startups accelerate growth and build strategic partnerships. A critical part of this value-add is the Portfolio Marketing and Events function, which provides marketing support and opportunities for our portfolio companies to increase their brand visibility, connect with customers and partners, and integrate with the Microsoft ecosystem. We are seeking an experienced leader to head Portfolio Marketing and Events for M12. In this high-impact role, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of marketing initiatives, brand management, and communication efforts for M12’s portfolio companies. You will also drive the planning and execution of key events that showcase our startups and facilitate connections with customers, partners, and Microsoft’s network. This role offers the opportunity to build a foundation and take our portfolio support to the next level. As the Head of Portfolio Marketing and Events, you will work closely with M12 leadership, portfolio company founders, and cross-functional teams across Microsoft to optimize the growth of our portfolio through innovative marketing strategies. Your mission is to drive portfolio growth and enhance market presence by telling our startups’ stories, amplifying their successes, and creating opportunities for them to engage with the industry and customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and execution of marketing initiatives for M12’s portfolio companies.
- Manage brand management and communication efforts for portfolio companies.
- Drive the planning and execution of key events to showcase startups.
- Facilitate connections between startups, customers, partners, and Microsoft’s network.
- Work closely with M12 leadership and portfolio company founders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Microsoft.
- Optimize portfolio growth through innovative marketing strategies.
- Tell startups’ stories and amplify their successes.
Requirements
- Proven experience in marketing leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of brand management and communication strategies.
- Experience in planning and executing events.
- Ability to work independently and manage partnerships with agencies.
- Strong collaboration skills to work with leadership and cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in venture capital or startup ecosystems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft’s products and services.
- Background in digital marketing strategies.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule from Redmond or Bay Area office.
