VIP & Strategic Relationships Lead US - Founders Forum Group
Overview
Founders Forum Group seeks a high-agency relationship leader to drive US growth and global integration. The role expands the Founders Forum ecosystem by embedding trusted operators within the US market while bridging local events to global stages. This position focuses on cultivating senior connections, commercial partnerships, and seamless cross-border experiences for tech innovators and investors.
What You'll Do12
- 1Lead US pipeline ownership for top-tier speakers and VIPs across priority events including North America and SF retreats
- 2Identify and activate US relationships aligned with global FFG initiatives such as London events
- 3Drive commercial discussions and sponsorship development for US events
- 4Develop and execute new event concepts from concept to on-site delivery
- 5Design tailored outreach strategies for world-class prospects leveraging warm intros
- 6Manage end-to-end VIP experiences including logistics and security coordination
- 7Align US speaker content with global themes through close collaboration with internal teams
- 8Activate US tech, fund, and government relationships to expand ecosystem connections
- 9Maintain dynamic maps of key US networks and track emerging opportunities
- 10Secure senior speakers and strategic meetings within the US tech and investor ecosystem
- 11Foster white-glove stewardship across domestic and international engagements
- 12Deliver creative dealmaking with inventive hooks and strategic sequencing
Requirements11
- 13–5 years in relationship-driven roles with senior stakeholder exposure in US tech or investor circles
- 2Proven success in securing high-profile speakers and strategic meetings
- 3Deep knowledge of frontier tech topics including AI climate tech biotech defense tech policy
- 4Strong personal network within US tech VC and founder communities
- 5Ability to travel internationally including to London for FF Global events
- 6Experience with CRM tools and light research methodologies
- 7Demonstrated operational excellence in logistics and cross-timezone environments
- 8Excellent written communication skills with brand alignment
- 9Low-ego mindset embracing all tasks with professional discretion
- 10Familiarity with global tech and investor landscapes spanning US UK Europe
- 11Willingness to relocate and work remotely as needed
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