Startup Ecosystem Associate

1 hour, 9 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Marketing and Growth
Backblaze

Backblaze

Backblaze is a pioneer in robust, scalable low-cost cloud backup and storage services, offering enterprise hot storage, low-cost backup and archive solutions. With the easiest way to back up all files, Backblaze provides unlimited, unthrottled, and unc...

IT Services
251-1K
Founded 2007

Description

  • Own the Flamethrower application pipeline by reviewing, triaging, and processing inbound applications against ICP and eligibility criteria.
  • Manage credit allocation, track usage, and maintain accurate program records in HubSpot, Salesforce, and related tools.
  • Coordinate founder onboarding to ensure accepted startups are oriented, activated, and connected to the right resources quickly.
  • Handle program correspondence and serve as a responsive point of contact for founders during the application and onboarding process.
  • Maintain program data health, including conversion tracking, activation rates, usage signals, and cohort reporting.
  • Build and refine operational playbooks to scale the startup program as volume grows.
  • Support the Director in managing and expanding relationships with VCs, accelerators, and startup community organizations.
  • Represent Backblaze and the Flamethrower program at select events, meetups, and ecosystem touchpoints when needed.
  • Collect structured feedback from founders and synthesize it into actionable input for the team.
  • Coordinate handoffs with Sales, work with Marketing on ecosystem content and announcements, and surface product feedback to DevRel and Product.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in startup ecosystems, accelerator operations, VC-adjacent roles, community management, or startup program management.
  • Demonstrated comfort with operational and administrative work and a willingness to handle detailed execution.
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear founder emails and concise internal summaries.
  • Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage your workload and proactively flag issues.
  • Genuine curiosity about startups, infrastructure, and the developer ecosystem.
  • Prior experience at an accelerator, VC firm, startup studio, or developer-focused platform company (preferred).
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data platforms, or developer tooling; ability to have a real conversation with an engineer (preferred).
  • Experience using HubSpot or a comparable CRM for pipeline tracking and lifecycle management (preferred).
  • Comfort with travel and non-standard hours for events and ecosystem activities (preferred).
  • Final offer may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with an expected salary range of $105,000 to $131,000.
  • Healthcare for family, including dental and vision.
  • 401(k) and RSU grants for full-time employees.
  • ESPP program.
  • Flexible vacation policy.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • MacBook Pro for work plus a generous workstation stipend.
  • Childcare bonus, fertility treatment support, and commuter benefits.
  • Learning and development program.
  • Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.

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