About SEA Founders:
SEA Founders is a curated community for established Series A- B tech founders in South East Asia! Our mission is to create Southeast Asia&039;s premier open community for tech leaders, where founders can exchange ideas, find inspiration, and broaden their business with a supportive network.
Our membership program features a quarterly Masterclass Series, Local Forums, and the annual retreat – Founder&039;s Coaching Pause.
The Opportunity:
SEA Founders is looking for its next leader! As a non- profit, SEA Founders has been running the last 6 years with the help of founder volunteers and a small internal execution team. We’re now taking the organization to the next level, and looking for a Managing Director with vision to drive SEA Founders forward.
Responsibilities of the Managing Director include:
Strategy & Growth
Define marketing and communication strategy to increase awareness and grow community
Define and execute strategy for membership growth and footprint in SEA
Design and execute new programs/services based on needs of founder community
Build strategic partnerships to provide resources for founders and grow community
Membership & Programs
Lead design and execution of different programs
Define strategy to optimize programs and events, iterate on existing programs for constant improvement
Engage with founders in the community to understand their challenges and needs
Oversee quality of local forums and other events
Manage and engage with community of founders to promote participation and value creation among members
What we’re looking for:
Minimum 5 years previous work experience
Fluency in English is required, fluency in another SEA language is a plus
Ability to work remotely from SEA
Ability to thrive in a team and also work independently
Experience managing communities and events
Leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Strong project management skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong focus on problem- solving with creative solutions
Interest in the startup environment and building a network of founders
What you’ll get:
Competitive Salary
Your country’s legal holidays ++
Flexibility to work remotely from home
Access to an amazing network of some of the smartest people you’ll ever meet
Be in the know of what’s happening in the tech and startup world
Application process
SEA Founders is all about community and the people who are part of it. We’d love to get to know you. Please send your CV and an introduction video to team@seafounders.org.
Video instructions: As startup people, we think cover letters can be too bureaucratic and not very personal. We’d love to get to know you in a more human way. Please share a 3- 5 minute video with the following:
Introduction of yourself
How do you see yourself as a fit for SEA Founders?
How do you see SEA Founders as a fit for you?
Tell us about something you’ve led or created that you’re proud of
We just want to get to know you, so no need for fancy editing, or 100 takes for the perfect video. Please upload your video to Drive, Dropbox, or your system of choice. Once ready, send us your CV with the link to the video.
