CEO

At VC4A we're looking for a CEO to lead our team.

Join VC4A. Join a community.

VC4A is a leading platform connecting entrepreneurs across emerging markets with investors, mentors, and startup support programs. We strengthen startup communities by connecting innovative and scalable businesses with the knowledge, network and funding they need to succeed.

Join VC4A in its efforts to build entirely new industries in the world's most exciting markets! Our international team is building a world-class service for world-class entrepreneurs and their startups - connecting capital and resources to new innovations, products, and services that have the potential to redefine society as we know it.

Our data shows that the more opportunities we connect through VC4A the faster these companies can grow and scale their operations. New jobs and new opportunities in the world's fastest-growing markets have an immediate and positive impact on people's lives.

As CEO, you are responsible for developing VC4A's platform business and growing the community of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and partners. As a leader of our remote international team, you are determined to make VC4A a global success and to scale its impact. No day will be the same as you get actively involved in shaping this beautiful project!

How we work

We work in remote teams and actively communicate via Slack. We have weekly team meetings to sync with one another about what has happened in the prior week and to plan ahead. We keep each other updated, provide feedback, and support one another at any time. We are constantly developing and improving our virtual infrastructure that allows colleagues from around the world to collaborate effectively. If you are based in Amsterdam, you are welcome to work at our office.

What you will do

In the role of CEO, you are responsible for growing VC4A's platform business. Your focus is the further commercialization of the organization's activities, where the VC4A.com website is an essential piece of infrastructure. You have experience managing organizations and provide the direction and leadership that will see VC4A 10x its growth.

Experience scaling virtual communities and digital platforms is desirable, where a strong commercial sense for online web properties is essential. Financial acumen, an affinity for the technology VC4A uses, and an ability to design and manage growth models is necessary. You actively manage performance and guide the organization on analysis based on data and results.

You proactively lead the team, and foster VC4A's open, dynamic and diverse working culture. You set the highest standard for yourself, and work with the team to achieve the same. A people person with an eye for talent, you are able to attract the best candidates to the project and seek to develop their full potential. Experience in Human Resource management is helpful.

You are comfortable working in the markets where VC4A is active and engage successfully with stakeholders across the startup ecosystem ~ from startup founders, to VCs to the corporates, NGO's and public sector actors we engage in our work.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong communicator, and has an ability to deliver on key objectives. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, driven to deliver results, and is fluent in English (ideally also speaks Spanish and French).

What we are looking for?

We are looking for someone who knows what is needed to successfully commercialize online properties and who has experience working with virtual networks and communities. A dedicated individual that is triggered by VC4A's mission to empower emerging market entrepreneurs, and who is excited about the opportunity to work with an international, diverse and remote team. Someone who leads by example and knows how to get the best results out of the people and resources available. VC4A is a unique organization that offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a global world class service. The work is both diverse and rewarding, offers lots of opportunities for learning and growth, and an immediate opportunity to make a difference and have a tangible impact.

Key responsibilities

At the core, we seek a driven individual to lead the growth and development of the VC4A project and its team.

Activities include

• Further develop the business models and lead the further commercialization of VC4A.com;
• Analyze, manage and develop the key drivers for growth. Monitor the implementation, track, and measure performance and make adjustments where needed;
• Work together with the team to execute accordingly, measuring results and leading the organization for results;
• Communicating with VC4A stakeholders and directors, ensuring a high level of quality process and documentation;
• Attracting, managing and developing talent. Coordinating activities across an international and remote team;
• Working with VC4A's strategic partners and key stakeholders to ensure optimal outcomes;
• Follow up with new business opportunities and communicate VC4A offering and services to prospective partners.

Key requirements & skills

• Background in Internet business, commercializing web properties, growth marketing, strategy, finance and human resources;

• Excellent written and spoken English. Spanish and French are a plus;

• Experience scaling a startup, experience commercializing web properties and online communities is a big plus;

• High tech-savviness, the ability to acquire a thorough understanding of new interfaces and tech features quickly, and support partners with various use cases

• A genuine interest in innovation, startups, and the venture capital space;
• Take initiative and lead by example, facilitate collaboration and support the team in realizing results;
• Customer service-oriented, eager to help;
• Quality and attention to detail matters.

A sincere motivation to promote entrepreneurship ecosystem development in emerging markets is a must.

What we offer

Joining a motivated team of professionals in the center of Amsterdam or remotely, dedicated to supporting innovative high-growth entrepreneurs in Africa and Latin America.

• An energetic environment with a passionate team focused on making a social impact and help aspiring/inspiring entrepreneurs to succeed;
• An environment that values your proactive attitude and ideas;
• Manage outreach channels (a global community) to become the premier network for the African startup community;
• Opportunity to network with sector leaders and other professionals in the field;
• Competitive compensation and reimbursement of local travel costs;
• Freedom to work wherever you want, as long as you are able to deliver your tasks in a timely manner and be present at (online) meetings;
• Open and flexible attitude to taking days off. As long as you promise to come back;
• An awesome office in the center of Amsterdam where we play foosball and occasionally go for a drink, in case you are a 'local';
• An international and remote-friendly work environment with colleagues in Bolivia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Egypt and Romania.

Interested? Apply right away!

Do you want to join our team as our new Community Platform Associate? Then we'd love to hear about you! The deadline for applications is May 25th, 2022