RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Startup Identification:

  • Research and identify emerging tech startups across various industries that align with the accelerator’s focus areas.

  • Monitor startup events, competitions, and tech communities in Cape Town and beyond to find potential applicants for the program.

• Outreach & Engagement:

  • Conduct outreach to founders through social media, email, and networking events to introduce the accelerator program.

  • Build relationships with startup founders and explain the benefits of joining the accelerator.

• Initial Screening:

  • Review applications and perform initial evaluations of startups based on criteria such as product potential, market opportunity, and team strength.

  • Collect and summarize information about each startup for internal discussions.

• Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the accelerator team to understand the types of startups that best fit the program’s goals and investment focus.

  • Collaborate with the marketing team to generate targeted campaigns that attract startup founders.

• Event Participation:

  • Attend startup events, demo days, and tech meetups to scout for potential startups and build relationships with ecosystem stakeholders.

  • Represent the accelerator at networking functions, both virtually and in-person.

• Data Management:

  • Maintain a database of scouted startups and update records with key information such as contacts, interactions, and scouting status.

  • Provide regular reports on scouting activities, potential leads, and the status of applications.

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REQUIREMENTS

 

• Education:

  • Degree or diploma in Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, or a related field is preferred, but not essential if the candidate has a strong passion for startups.

• Experience:

  • Previous experience in a startup, incubator, or accelerator (internships, part-time jobs, or freelance work) is a plus.

  • Familiarity with the African tech ecosystem, particularly in Cape Town, is highly valued.

• Skills:

  • Strong research and analytical skills to identify and evaluate promising startups.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage with founders and the startup community.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet scouting goals.

  • Basic knowledge of CRM tools and lead-tracking systems is a plus.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Passion for startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

  • Proactive, self-starter with a high level of curiosity about new technologies and business models.

  • Highly organized, with good attention to detail when managing multiple startups and tasks.

  • Strong networker, comfortable attending events and building relationships.

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