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Principal AI Ventures & Events at Macmillan Publishers

157K–200K
Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead AI Hub strategy and program development for a global media group. Own events like Liquid Content Summit and drive growth across ventures and programs. Report to Managing Director of AI Hub.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Help build and launch new ventures end to end from validation through founder support and funding decisions
  • 2Build founder pipeline from internal talent and external candidates sourced from research groups accelerators universities and startups
  • 3Prepare funding recommendations for Executive Board including milestones funding stages and stop criteria while tracking post-launch performance
  • 4Organize Liquid Content Summit demo nights and hackathons that gather builders and convene leading AI science education and media voices
  • 5Drive Demo Days and hackathons into pilots partnerships or investment conversations
  • 6Maintain strong network among builders in AI science education and media
  • 7Apply strategy consulting and venture building experience to large-scale event production
  • 8Assess startup technology critically using hands-on AI tool experience
  • 9Support early-stage founder teams through ambiguity without micromanaging
  • 10Craft compelling briefings from complex developments for executive action
  • 11Craft memorable experiences for attendees at industry events

Requirements6

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons leading ventures and programs at major organizations
  • 3Technical fluency: Built with AI tools can read demos critically and evaluate real technology
  • 4Founder empathy: Support ambiguous early-stage teams without taking control
  • 5Event craft expertise from curating speakers to designing lasting experiences
  • 6Sharp analytical skills: Translate fast-moving developments into concise executive briefings

Salary Insight

$157 - $200k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

strategy consultingventure buildingevent productionAI toolsanalytical skills
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