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Startups Program Lead

Vercel

New York, NY · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$148,000 – $185,000

Listed on Vercel’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Lead and scale Vercel's global startup program from strategy through execution, managing a team and building relationships with VCs, accelerators, and early-stage founders to drive adoption and long-term customer success. This role suits someone with deep startup ecosystem connections, program-building experience, and the ability to operate cross-functionally across marketing, sales, product, and engineering.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 6+ years in programs, partnerships, or ecosystem roles at a high-growth technology or developer-focused company
  • Built and scaled programs from zero with measurable impact on marketing, growth, or revenue
  • Team management or leadership experience
  • Strategic relationship-building track record with VCs, accelerators, and early-stage companies
  • Deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and founder needs
  • Ability to engage credibly with technical audiences and understand modern frontend technologies
  • Cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, Media, Sales, Product, and Engineering
  • Data-driven approach to defining success metrics and program optimization
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills

Nice to have

  • Open-source contributions related to React, Next.js, Vite, Astro, Remix, or similar modern frontend technologies
  • Existing relationships with top-tier VCs, accelerators like Y Combinator or Techstars, or founder communities
  • Experience building applications at scale with modern frontend technologies

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