About Flat6Labs
Flat6Labs is the MENA region’s leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 innovative and technology-driven startups enabling thousands of passionate entrepreneurs to achieve their daring ambitions and ultimately becoming their institutional co-founders.
Launched and headquartered in Cairo since 2011, Flat6Labs has multiple offices across the region; with ongoing plans to expand into other emerging markets.
For more information, visit www.flat6labs.com
About the role
As Flat6Labs Program Scout, you will be responsible for identifying and sourcing top-quality startups who would be eligible for Flat6Labs accelerator program. A highly proactive individual who is passionate about entrepreneurship and startups will generate a constant pipeline of startups while always keeping up to date with the ecosystems’ trends and activities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement company strategy for sourcing top startups in line with Flat6Labs preset criteria.
- Identify and evaluate the best channels for sourcing startups.
- Attend all ecosystem events across the country including but not limited to Demo Days, Workshops, Conferences, Meetup Events...etc.
- Act as a key representative/ambassador for the company in the startup community and at relevant events, deliver Flat6Labs accelerator program info-sessions to multiple audiences including co-working spaces, universities, incubators, and other ecosystem enablers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with startups and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Implement a tracking database, enabling Flat6Labs in KSA to have consistent startup pipeline visibility.
- Work collaboratively with the company team to ensure a seamless journey for startups from sourcing to graduation.
- Regular feedback insights gained from community monitoring into the management team, to help them evolve their strategies in a timely fashion.
- Create, maintain and update an ecosystem events calendar to be accessible for all team members.
- Support Flat6Labs startups throughout the program in multiple capacities.
- Ensure a constant increase in Flat6Labs startups’ applications in coordination with the communications team.
Requirements
- At least 2-3 years of experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, private equity or business management.
- Major in Business management or related discipline.
- Excellent English and Arabic language skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Well-connected with the startups community.
- Proactive and highly organized, with strong time management and planning skills.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
- Get the chance to work with high-potential for growth startups and bright entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.
- Engage in the buzzing startup community in the MENA region.
- Work in an environment supporting creativity and proactivity, and be part of a small dynamic team.
- Competitive package including medical insurance at one of the top medical insurance providers.
- Hybrid working model amp; Flexible working hours.