Accelerator Partnership Volunteer

SkilledUp Life is a global platform connecting individuals seeking experience with tech startups in need of talent. Our mission is to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity, helping volunteers gain real-world experience while supporting startups to grow and innovate.

We have built a community of over 55,000 volunteers from 144 countries. Our platform has facilitated numerous career transitions, enabling volunteers to land their next opportunities. Additionally, we have assisted hundreds of tech startups in finding the talent they need to thrive.

About the Opportunity

As an Accelerator Partnership Volunteer, you will be instrumental in building and managing partnerships with business accelerators. These collaborations will provide SkilledUp Life with access to a network of startups and entrepreneurs, furthering our mission to support the tech ecosystem.

Duration

• 3 months
• At least 3 hours per day
• Part-time
• Remote

Activities

• Research and identify accelerator programs aligned with SkilledUp Life’s objectives.
• Initiate contact and develop relationships with accelerator program coordinators.
• Negotiate partnership terms that benefit both SkilledUp Life and the accelerator’s startups.
• Facilitate introductions between SkilledUp Life and startups within accelerator programs.
• Monitor and report on the success of partnerships, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Requirements

• Understanding of startup ecosystems and accelerator programs.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Experience in business development or partnership roles.
• Ability to articulate SkilledUp Life’s value proposition to potential partners.

Acquired Skills

• Experience in business development and partnership management.
• Enhanced networking and negotiation skills.
• Insights into the startup and accelerator ecosystems.
• Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Once a satisfactory outcome is delivered, we will:

• Provide a testimonial against your profile on SkilledUp Life
• Provide a testimonial for Linkedin that can also be added your CV/Resume
• Allow you to add Company Name to your LinkedIn Profile.
• Write a Linkedin Post thanking you for your contribution.

Disclaimer

This is a voluntary position, i.e. there is no direct financial compensation, promise of future paid work or any taxable benefit in kind.

It is illegal to copy, scrape or download data and information from SkilledUp Life including Volunteer Profiles, Opportunities and Company Profiles without explicit written permission.

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