Startup World Cup Director / Senior Manager Job at Pegasus Tech Ventures, San Jose, CA

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  • Pegasus Tech Ventures
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Pegasus Tech Ventures is looking for an experienced marketing and operations expert to manage, organize and brand the Startup World Cup platform. Startup World Cup ( is a series of global startup conferences and competitions, consisting of 100+ regional startup competitions around the world, leading up to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. The first half of the finale will be conference style sessions, featuring prominent industry expert guest speakers. Then, top startups from each regional event will fly out to the USA to compete for a $1,000,000 prize.

Many of the regional events are partnered with established technology/startup conferences in each country. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and organizing regional events with partner events, and implementing an effective marketing strategy to propel brand growth. You will work cross-functionally to understand marketing needs, and act as a platform brand ambassador to external sources.

Responsibilities

  • Lead regional and final event organization
  • Develop marketing material, devise & execute global marketing plans to raise awareness of the platform
  • Collaborate with existing internal and external partners / secure new partners
  • Devise and implement new strategies on growth & expansion for Startup World Cup
  • Analyze and track performance marketing performance metrics
  • Train & manage team
  • Manage budget
  • Secure industry expert guest speakers for the Grand Finale & other events
  • Secure sponsors for the Grand Finale & other events
  • Other projects as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or similar area of study
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Large scale event management experience
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Strong written and presentation skills
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • A high energy self-starter with the ability to multi-task
  • Experience in VC/startup, or investment knowledge a plus

*Travel to some regional events will be required.

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