Associate Program Manager (Blockchain, NFT & Web3 Accelerator)

About Brinc:

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Brinc is a leader in global venture acceleration and operates 13 multidisciplinary accelerator programs across seven countries. Brinc accelerates startups focused on blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, connected hardware, robotics, climate tech, clean energy, food technology, and Internet of Things (IoT) with a view to creating a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. Brinc also supports corporations with investment services, distributed innovation strategies, sourcing of new startups and technologies, as well as venture-building Web3-enabled businesses. Global corporations (Manulife, Huawei, Schneider Electric, Puma, Batelco, Merck, Omantel, Linrun Group, Zhihui Park), government organizations (Hong Kong Science Park, NEOM, MBRIF, Guangdong Soft-tech Park), tertiary institutions (HK City University, National University of Singapore), fast-growing companies, and leading venture funds (Artesian, LeverVC, Tamkeen, EDB) have all run programs with Brinc. In 2021, Brinc announced a series of venture funds to invest in high-potential early-stage companies through accelerators and provide LPs with a dedicated innovation platform and access to Series A+ co-investment opportunities.

Brinc delivers web3-specific accelerator programs to identify, mentor, and invest in promising blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT), Blockchain-based Gaming/GameFi, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) startups that are shaping the future of Web3.0 and driving digitalization. Brinc also accepts high-potential startups seeking to adopt blockchain, NFT, Blockchain-based Gaming/GameFi, and DeFi into their core businesses.

What You Will Do:

The Associate Program Manager (APM) - is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of the Accelerator program. The APM is accountable for implementing any of the proposed changes and improvements to the program, coordinating the program's projects, and supporting them in their inter-dependencies.

Under the direction of the Program Manager (PM), the APM will coordinate and run all operational aspects of the program, and pay particular attention to processes and existing tools for effective coordination of the program’s projects and management of the many related activities, including oversight of any risks and issues that arise during the delivery of the Accelerator will be essential.

The APM also works closely with the founders of the startups that they supervise; becoming one of the first lines of interaction between Brinc and Founders. They are expected to take on all tasks to learn how to run an accelerator program.

Example Projects:

• Run a successful Demo Day for each accelerator cohort showcasing our investments to ecosystem partners and investors
• Manage and design internal and external communication channels such as telegram group chats with founders
• Collaborate with Brinc’s marketing team to develop cohort-specific marketing collateral for founders
• Supporting in designing and auditing founders’ journey from start to finish in Brinc’s accelerator program

To apply for this position, you are/must have:

• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience in tech, web3, and/or venture capital roles
• Personal involvement and engagement within the web3 space and activity on platforms such as Twitter, Telegram, and Discord
• Fluent in English. Any other languages are a plus
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to take initiative and build solutions
• Bachelor and above. Business/project management and relative major

Bonus Points:

• Experience working within the startup ecosystem
• Experience working in a consulting firm or corporate
• Experience working in project management roles
• Experience working with the tech platforms: Trello, Confluence, Google Suite, Slack, Airtable, Stacker, Zoom, Otter

Personality:

• You are the most well-organized person you know!
• When you see a problem you roll up your sleeves and fix it.
• You are a team player and a self-starter who is able to adapt to change and work independently.
• You are passionate about the Global Startup Ecosystem.
• You are also self-driven, smart, humble, and are excited at the prospect of joining our Brinc family of #GameChangers and helping us execute our vision to build thriving tech ecosystems around the world.