Scope:
We are looking for an Accelerator Manager to execute all operations of the accelerator, taking a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the programs’ success.
The Accelerator Manager is directly responsible for ensuring the successful execution of the accelerator. This will include spending time with founders to understand and resolve challenges they face. This will allow you to have deep insight into ways to drive improvements in the overall program. You will also be driving the program design, marketing events, community building, curriculum planning, mentor scheduling, administrative duties as well as creating a great experience for all participating startups. The Accelerator Manager is the first point of contact for in-program startups, as well as the liaison between different teams within 500.
This position is based in Seoul, South Korea, and requires international travel to support program operations.
Essential Functions:
Run the accelerator program end-to-end, including but not limited to program planning, marketing events, curriculum adaptation, and accompanying the startups throughout the different stages of the program from onboarding to graduation.
Engage with startup founders 1:1 to understand the biggest roadblocks to their success. You are also creative in finding solutions to help them overcome those roadblocks while leveraging investors and mentors to help.
Together with the other team members, drive community engagement by planning and executing events for the in-program startups, and alumni.
Implement and ensure the successful delivery of the program, including optimizing startup engagement and measuring startup satisfaction.
Keep track of program data and batch information, and report on accelerator activity on a regular basis.
Establish and encourage a culture of empathy, service, and participation.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 3 years of professional experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and Hangul Word Processor (HWP)
A "customer first" orientation, driven to help founders succeed
Be one of the most organized people you know
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure
Highly focused and self-driven with the ability to multitask
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English
Capability to learn & adapt quickly
Experience with data analysis, management and reporting
Global & cultural awareness, and excited about working in a diverse environment with different types of people from around the world
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in managing and operating accelerator programs, or serving as a founder or operator at a Pre-Seed or Seed stage VC backed startup
Marketing background in events, content, PR or other areas that are relevant for the program and founders
Proficiency in Airtable, Zapier, Excel and/or other related systems
Experience managing and/or building digital communities
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Proficiency in Hangul Word Processor
- Customer-first orientation and commitment to helping founders succeed
- Exceptional organization and ability to multitask
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure
- Highly focused, self-driven, and adaptable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English
- Experience with data analysis, management, and reporting
- Global and cultural awareness; ability to work with diverse people
- Experience managing and operating accelerator programs, or founder/operator experience at a pre-seed or seed-stage venture-backed startup
- Marketing experience in events, content, public relations, or related areas
- Proficiency in Airtable, Zapier, Excel, or related systems
- Experience managing or building digital communities
500 Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about 500 Global and has not been reviewed or approved by 500 Global.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements are described as flexible and remote‑first, enabling global collaboration and work‑from‑home options. This flexibility is positioned as a meaningful perk across a distributed team.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as generous, with references to unlimited PTO in some roles alongside vacation, sick time, and public holidays. Parental leave is also cited in certain postings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, with some roles noting plans that include immediate family. Wellness programs and allowances further support health and wellbeing in select locations.
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What We Do
500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
