Business Development Associate

Remote (Global) – Must be located within ±2 hours of the U.S. Central Time Zone to ensure collaboration with our team during core working hours.

Compensation: $2,000 - $3,000/monthly

gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 2,000 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2.9B in financing and employ more than 14,000 people.

Position Summary

gener8tor is seeking a full-time Business Development Associate to support revenue growth through research, prospecting, and proposal development across the U.S. accelerator, venture, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. This is an internally focused role designed for an organized and detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting the business development process and helping move opportunities forward.

The Associate of Business Development will assist with identifying potential partners, conducting market research, preparing outreach materials, and supporting the development of proposals and presentations. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is interested in venture capital, startups, and ecosystem development, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This role reports to the SVP of Business Development and works closely with directors, partners, and program teams to support gener8tor’s business development efforts.

Responsibilities

Prospecting & Research

• Identify potential partners, sponsors, and clients across corporations, economic development organizations, universities, foundations, and government entities.
• Conduct market and ecosystem research to support new business development opportunities.
• Build and maintain prospect lists, including contact and email harvesting.
• Prepare research summaries and briefing materials on potential partners.

Proposal & Deck Development

• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, sponsorship materials, and pitch decks.
• Customize presentations and materials for specific partnership opportunities.
• Compile program data, impact metrics, and case studies for use in partner materials.

Pipeline & Operational Support

• Maintain accurate records and contact information in CRM systems.
• Track pipeline activity, outreach progress, and opportunity status.
• Support preparation of business development materials, follow-ups, and internal reporting.
• Project manage reach outs and outcomes on sprints, campaigns, etc. 

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience conducting research and synthesizing information into concise summaries.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, CRM tools, and presentation software.
• Interest in startups, venture capital, entrepreneurship, or economic development ecosystems.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

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 things 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.

Vice President of Business Development

Remote, U.S.-Based

Compensation: $180,000 – $190,000 base + commission

Travel: Significant (up to ~40%)

gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 2,000 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2.9B in financing and employ more than 14,000 people.

Position Summary

gener8tor is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to help drive revenue growth and strategic partnerships across the gener8tor platform. This role will work closely with the SVP of Business Development to originate and close high-value partnerships with corporations, universities, governments, foundations, and ecosystem partners that support gener8tor’s accelerator programs, venture initiatives, and broader platform.

The VP of Business Development will lead complex partnership opportunities from prospecting through negotiation and closing, while also helping guide and support the broader business development team. This individual will serve as a player-coach, contributing directly to revenue while helping strengthen sales processes, pipeline visibility, and overall BD operations.

Our ideal candidate is a proven closer with a strong network, experience navigating multi-stakeholder deals, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically. They are entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly autonomous environment.

Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Strategic Partnerships

• Identify, develop, and close high-value partnerships with corporations, universities, governments, and ecosystem partners.
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting and outreach to deal structuring and negotiation.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and strategic partners.
• Represent gener8tor at conferences, meetings, and industry events nationwide.

Business Development Leadership

• Partner with the SVP of Business Development to shape and execute overall BD strategy.
• Support and manage members of the business development team on pipeline development, deal strategy, and closing.
• Help drive a strong performance culture centered around accountability and results.

Sales Operations & Internal Collaboration

• Help improve BD systems, processes, and pipeline reporting to ensure strong visibility and forecasting.
• Collaborate with program leaders and internal teams to ensure successful partnership execution.
• Maintain accurate tracking of deals and partnerships within gener8tor’s CRM.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, enterprise sales, or related roles.
• Proven track record closing large or complex partnerships with corporations, universities, governments, or similar organizations.
• Experience leading or mentoring sales or business development teams.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience managing pipelines and working with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 1-2 times per month.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

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 things 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.

Digital Advertising Lead

Location: Remote (South & Central America)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,200-$3,000/month

Reports To: Director of Marketing

About gener8tor

gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture capital funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, universities and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact. gener8tor operates accelerators across 45 cities, 25 states and 3 countries, working with more than 300 startups per year. To date, gener8tor has worked with more than 2,000 startups that have cumulatively gone on to raise more than $2.9B in financing and employ more than 14,000 people.

Position Summary

gener8tor is seeking an experienced Digital Advertising Lead to own and scale our paid digital marketing strategy across multiple product lines and initiatives. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing digital advertising campaigns that drive applications, leads, and awareness across gener8tor programs, including startup accelerators, gener8tor Skills workforce training programs, corporate initiatives, and more. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on — someone comfortable managing campaigns directly while building the systems, reporting, and processes that support performance at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of all paid digital advertising campaigns across gener8tor initiatives
• Manage advertising across key platforms including Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, and LinkedIn
• Drive performance for campaigns promoting programs such as startup accelerators, workforce training (gener8tor Skills), account management initiatives, and other organizational priorities
• Develop and manage campaign structures, audience targeting, budgets, and testing frameworks
• Monitor and optimize campaigns for performance metrics such as cost-per-lead, application volume, and conversion rates
• Build and maintain reporting dashboards and campaign performance analyses
• Collaborate with marketing leadership and program teams to align advertising strategy with recruitment and growth goals
• Work closely with creative and social teams to develop effective ad creatives and messaging
• Identify opportunities to expand or improve paid acquisition channels and strategies

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in digital marketing, preferably with agency experience
• Proven expertise managing campaigns across Meta, Google Ads, and LinkedIn
• Strong understanding of digital marketing operations, campaign analytics, and reporting
• Experience optimizing campaigns for lead generation and conversions
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate performance data into actionable insights
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly independent environment while juggling multiple responsibilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative approach, and “no job is beneath me” mentality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in venture capital, startup ecosystems, workforce development, or upskilling
• Experience marketing programs that recruit founders, entrepreneurs, or professional learners
• Familiarity with CRM or marketing automation systems used for lead tracking and reporting

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 things 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.