Entrepreneur in Residence (2 Positions)
Salary range - commensurate with the candidate's professional and educational experience
*WE ARE HIRING 2 POSITIONS FOR THIS ROLE (1 FULL-TIME AND 1 PART-TIME)*
JOB SUMMARY
Beyond its investment activity as a venture capital firm, 500 Startups supports entrepreneurs and developing ecosystems around the world via several programs. We are looking for an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) who will be a key advisor for entrepreneurs and startup founders of upcoming programs by 500 in Cambodia.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position is based in Cambodia - Phnom Penh!
Through your own experience as a startup founder, you will provide hands-on mentorship and connect teams to resources in your network, while having the space to pursue other entrepreneurial goals. This position offers the opportunity to embed yourself in the 500 Startups network while also giving back to the startup community.
You will assist with all 500 programs in Cambodia, taking a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the programs' success. These programs include: entrepreneurial foundations and training supported by mentorship, founder bootcamps, Community Nights, Startups Showcase, networking events, and more! All with the goal of supporting and helping to grow the Cambodian Startup ecosystem.
You will interact with mentors and up-and-coming startups on a regular basis. What you work on may change month to month, depending on the team's priorities and the ecosystem's needs.
WHO YOU ARE
You are the most well-organized person you know! You are a great planner & communicator, and understand how to navigate needs between multiple stakeholders. You are also driven, smart, and humble, as well as excited at the prospect of joining our #500STRONG family - helping to execute our vision of building a thriving tech ecosystem in Cambodia!
- Lead workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship of startups preparing to scale internationally
- Support the design and optimization of 500 in Cambodia and program content
- Connect startups with potential partners, customers, investors, and talent
- MUST HAVE
- Direct experience as a founder or senior management of an early stage tech startup, ideally in a developing market
- Expertise in developing a business model & finding product market fit
- Listening skills and ability to empathize with startup teams as they confront challenges
- Capability to teach concepts clearly in both a classroom and 1-on-1 setting
- Experience working in Cambodia (or neighbouring country)
- Lead-by-example attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure
- Global & cultural awareness, and excited about working in a diverse environment with different types of people from around the world speaking different languages
- Working hours - Mon- Friday but must be available to deliver training and workshops on weekends and evenings (Time in Lieu will be offered)
- POSITION 1 - fluent in Khmer (able to read and read in Khmer), with advanced knowledge of English (verbal & written)
- POSITION 2 - Fluent knowledge of English (verbal & written), no Khmer required
- NICE TO HAVE
- Experience working with large enterprises as customers or partners
- Experience working in venture capital or accelerators
Startup Community Builder (2 Positions)
Salary range - commensurate with the candidate's professional and educational experience
*WE ARE HIRING 2 POSITIONS FOR THIS ROLE*
JOB SUMMARY
Beyond its investment activity as a venture capital firm, 500 Startups supports entrepreneurs and developing ecosystems around the world via several programs. We are looking for 2 roles - Startup Community Builders who will support new founders and Cambodian startups on their entrepreneurial journey and help to build a startup community in Cambodia.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position is based in Cambodia - Phnom Penh! As a 500 Startup Community builder you support the development of technology startups in Cambodia and be the main point of contact for our entrepreneurs and new startup founders.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a great planner and natural networker. You are also motivated and excited to join our #500STRONG family - helping to execute our vision of building a thriving tech ecosystem in Cambodia!
We are recruiting for 2 roles, each with specific requirements, in your application please specify which role you are interested in:
- Be the champion of 500 Startups’ mission and culture— you’re excited to come to work every day, and it is your goal to make sure our startup founders are too
- Facilitate networking events, introduction workshops, and matchmaking among founders and the startup community
- Support the registration for events and bootcamps, and follow up on attendance
- Follow up on any outstanding issues that founders might have and be the main point of contact for any technical support needed by the founders to minimise drop outs from the programme
- Support soft skills development of the founding teams
- Provide 1:1 support during bootcamps and entrepreniour sessions led by the Entrepreneurs in Residence and Mentors
- Manage founders experience and feedback process
- Conduct ongoing research on startup members: who they are, what are they interested in doing and why they are involved, to improve our recruitment process
- Startup Community Builder - Junior Associate:
- Requirements :
- Fresh graduate or working professional with 1 - 3 years of work experience
- Experience working with youth and university students during the course of your career or through voluntary experience
- Passionate about youth empowerment and wanting to help young people to grow through entrepreneurship
- Experience in facilitating training and organizing community/business events.
- Listening skills and ability to empathize with startup teams as they face challenges
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Working hours: Monday-Friday but must be available to attend events, training, and workshops on weekends and evenings (Time in Lieu will be offered)
- Fluent in Khmer (able to read and write in Khmer), with good knowledge of English (verbal & written)
- Startup Community Builder - Associate:
- Requirements :
- Experience in working, planning, and organizing events or workshops
- Experience in facilitating, training, or providing 1:1 support to adults
- Able to work across different age groups and both genders
- Working hours: Monday-Friday but must be available to attend events, trainings, and workshops on weekends and evenings (Time in Lieu will be offered)
- Fluent in Khmer (able to read and write in Khmer), with good knowledge of English (verbal & written)
Administrative/Programme Assistant
Salary range - commensurate with the candidate's professional and educational experience
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This position is based in Cambodia - Phnom Penh. As an Administrative/Programme assistant, you will support the project delivery team of 500 Startups.
WHO YOU ARE
You are well organised, you are also motivated and excited to join our #500STRONG family - helping to execute our vision of building a thriving tech ecosystem in Cambodia!
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Taking notes and minutes in meetings
- Ordering and organising any relevant material
- Being a point of contact for a range of staff and external stakeholders
- Providing administrative and practical support during events, workshops, and meetings
- Providing support for any programme marketing and promotion activities
- Researching and booking travel arrangements for external team members (if needed)
- Reliable and organised person
- Attention to details
- 2-5 years previous administrative experience
- Proficiency in MS Office, with good knowledge of Excel
- Working knowledge of Google Docs
- Knowledge of project and task management
- Working hours: Monday-Friday
- Fluent in Khmer (able to read and write in Khmer), with good knowledge of English (verbal & written)
