Program Manager - gBETA North Dakota

You will lead two accelerator cohorts each year and support startup founders through coaching, accountability, introductions, and milestone progress. You will recruit applicants, mentors, investors, and partners; manage program logistics and events; track and report program metrics; and represent the program across North Dakota’s startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Recruit startup applicants and lead selection for two cohorts.
• Develop relationships with mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners.
• Schedule and attend office hours with startups.
• Run two accelerator programs per year.
• Manage program logistics and operational delivery.
• Plan and participate in recruitment, meetings, Mentor Swarms, Investor Swarms, Lunch & Learns, and networking events.
• Coach participating founders and help them meet key milestones.
• Provide one-to-one guidance on customer discovery, traction, pitching, business models, and fundraising readiness.
• Connect founders with mentors, investors, customers, and ecosystem resources.
• Support program alumni.
• Gather, track, analyze, and report startup and program metrics.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and program partners.
• Provide weekly updates to partners.
• Represent the program at North Dakota startup ecosystem events.
• Contribute to broader accelerator, ecosystem-building, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Reside in or relocate to North Dakota.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem-solving approach.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and responsibilities independently.
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Learn new skills and deepen expertise in industries, startups, and venture capital.
• Be available for occasional nights and weekends.
• Travel occasionally within the region for in-person events and meetings.