Program Manager - Prosper Investment Accelerator

gener8tor•Birmingham, AL

5d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 1,500 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2B in financing and employ more than 11,000 people. gener8tor, a globally recognized startup accelerator, is seeking a program manager to oversee the logistics of the Prosper Healthtech Investment Accelerator and the gener8tor Healthcare Summit. You will work alongside a Managing Director to deliver high-impact programming for healthtech startups and play a key role in strengthening relationships with partners, investors, mentors, and community stakeholders. As a member of the gener8tor team, you'll be an essential part of our international platform, connecting startup founders, investors, universities, and corporations. Your work will directly impact the regional and global startup ecosystem by supporting diverse founders building innovative businesses with scalable solutions. This is a broad role designed for someone who is energized by wearing many hats, thrives in dynamic environments, and is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. gener8tor seeks an accelerator Program Manager to join our rapidly growing team. This position will manage the day-to-day operations across Accelerator markets. This includes recruiting and interviewing startups, organizing program kickoff events, coordinating weekly program events such as startup meetings, cohort community-building events, mentor networking events and organizing demo day events. 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 $#!^ 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.

Requirements

Residence in or relocation to Birmingham to fully engage in the startup ecosystem’s network and events in the Birmingham area.
Deep commitment to the startup ecosystem in Alabama, with a passion for supporting founders and fostering entrepreneurship.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills: You thrive on keeping timelines, calendars, events, and details on track, and take pride in getting the details right.
Strong logistical mindset. You’re energized by spreadsheets, checklists, and processes that make complex events and programs run smoothly.
Proactive communicator. You know how to keep teammates, founders, and stakeholders informed, aligned, and moving forward.
Self-starter with ownership mentality. You're excited to take initiative, solve problems independently, and improve systems along the way.
Collaborative team player. You enjoy working cross-functionally with founders, teammates, and community partners.
Relationship-driven. You’re able to build trust and rapport with founders, sponsors, mentors, and industry leaders.
Excitement for the startup and venture capital ecosystem, especially in healthtech and inclusive innovation.
Comfort with tools like Google Suite, Slack, Hubspot, Airtable, Zoom, and spreadsheets (or the willingness to learn quickly).
A "no job is beneath me" attitude. We all load the U-Haul and clean up after events together.
Flexibility to travel up to 25%, work some nights and weekends.
Broader gener8tor program support and participation, willing to support programs and gener8tor efforts.

Responsibilities

Report to the Managing Director and support the execution of multiple accelerator programs per year by owning logistics, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring smooth delivery of gener8tor’s established curriculum.
While the Managing Director leads founder coaching and investment diligence, you will ensure the program runs seamlessly behind the scenes.
Recruit, vet, and select high-potential entrepreneurs and startups, proactively sourcing applicants and engaging in targeted outreach to build a strong pipeline.
Serve as the day-to-day lead for startup support during the program: managing scheduling, answering questions, and being the cohort's biggest cheerleader.
Build and maintain strong relationships with program mentors, investors, and alumni.
Support founders in preparing for and executing Showcase/Demo Day and post-program fundraising.
Support alumni companies by continuing to assist them with their growth, facilitating ongoing introductions, tracking their fundraising, growth, and engagement, and ensuring they remain an active part of the gener8tor community.
Obsessively seek to improve program processes and grow the network of mentors, potential customers and investors.
Actively participate in the startup ecosystem by attending events and building relationships.
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.
Collaborate with the gener8tor team and external partners to scope, design, and deliver a high-impact healthcare innovation summit.
Oversee healthcare innovation summit event logistics, including venue coordination, registration, communications, and day-of execution.