Program Manager - gBETA Urban League

Program Manager - gBETA Urban League

Location: Madison, WI

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Description

gener8tor is a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and accelerator.

At gener8tor, we drive economic growth and empower communities through accelerator programs, venture funds, and workforce initiatives. gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator program that helps startups build and scale.

As the gBETA Urban League Program Manager, you will play a critical role in Madison's entrepreneurial ecosystem. As part of a dynamic collaboration between gener8tor and the Urban League of Greater Madison, you will run the Black Business Hub’s accelerator programs. You will take the lead as the face of gener8tor in Greater Madison and be our local frontline in coaching Black business owners, fostering meaningful connections, and helping startups succeed. You will engage with startup founders, mentors, investors, and community partners while driving the success of gBETA Urban League. Success looks like becoming the "unofficial mayor” of startup activity in Greater Madison. We are looking for an ambitious community advocate who is hungry to support entrepreneurs, connect with mentors and investors, and strengthen the startup ecosystem. 

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute multiple accelerator programs per year, ensuring smooth operations by coordinating logistics, scheduling programming, and delivering gener8tor’s established curriculum.
• Craft and send personalized outreach emails to potential applicants, plan and host both in-person and virtual office hours, and add high-quality startups to your recruitment pipeline by following gener8tor’s best practices and recruitment plan.
• Recruit, vet, and select high-potential startups for gBETA Urban League cohorts, proactively sourcing applicants and engaging in targeted outreach to build a strong pipeline.
• Act as the lead coach and advisor for participating startups, meeting one-on-one with founders twice a week, providing mentorship, holding them accountable to growth and financing goals, and facilitating key connections to mentors, customers, and investors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, mentors, investors, corporations and program partners, actively engaging with the entrepreneurial ecosystem and serving as a key connector between local startups and gener8tor’s broader network.
• 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.
• Advocate for and champion startup founders, actively promoting their success, amplifying their visibility, and serving as a passionate supporter of the entrepreneurial community.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Residence in or relocation to Madison to fully engage in the startup ecosystem’s network and events.
• Deep commitment to the startup ecosystem in Madison, with a passion for supporting founders and fostering entrepreneurship.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Highly organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working with self-initiative.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly, balancing cohort management, stakeholder engagement, and operational responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on, team-player mentality, willing to take on any task—big or small—to ensure program success.
• Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn new skills, and deepen expertise in different industries, startups and venture capital.
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for occasional nights and weekends as needed for events and programming.
• Broader gener8tor program support and participation, willing to support programs and gener8tor efforts beyond gBETA Urban League.
• Willingness to travel occasionally around the region for in-person events and meetings.

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