Manager, Entrepreneur Selection, Asia
Description
Job Title: Manager, Entrepreneur Selection, Asia
Job Title of Direct Manager: Director, Entrepreneur Selection (direct report)/ MD, Global Hub in Singapore (dotted line report)
Location: Endeavor Global Hub in Singapore
Endeavor Description: Endeavor is the world’s foremost community of high-growth entrepreneurs. With entrepreneurs in 50+ countries around the world, our entrepreneurs include ~100 unicorns that rely on Endeavor’s unparalleled network of peers and mentors to solve their toughest challenges. Portfolio companies include Replit (Jordan), Checkout.com (UAE), ElevenLabs (Poland), and Rappi (Colombia).
Definition of success: Support Endeavor to select the highest-impact entrepreneurs in our markets at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and design/implement Selection Journeys for high-priority entrepreneurs based in your hub market, including diaspora founders from Elsewhere markets (40%). This includes partner programs designed to support Endeavor-type entrepreneurs in your hub market.
Support a subset of local offices directly in the selection of new Endeavor Entrepreneurs in their markets (20%).
Actively participate in the pre-work and operational and logistical support of Endeavor’s International Selection Panels and other projects undertaken by the Global Selection Team (20%).
Support in the community development and activation of Endeavor’s Global Hub in Singapore, including but not limited to mentor recruitment and engagement (20%).
Who are you
Endeavor is a values-driven organization. We are looking for someone who embodies:
Entrepreneur First: The Manager will be someone who passionately believes in the power of high-impact entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. This person is hardwired to put the needs and interests of the Entrepreneur above all else when making decisions.
Go Big: The Manager will be someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big. You are a self-starter, who will roll up your sleeves to take Endeavor to the next level.
Network of Trust: The Manager will be someone who can naturally build trust-based relationships, and whose integrity is never in question.
Pay It Forward: The Manager will be someone with a service-oriented attitude, who asks “What can I do?” before asking “What can I get?”
One Endeavor: The Manager will be someone who thrives on working with colleagues in over 40 different countries around the world. You are collaborative and a bridge builder.
Always Agile: The Manager will be someone who understands that it's the planning, not the plans, that matter and therefore isn't deterred by pivots or evolutions.
Requirements
3-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in entrepreneur support, consulting, finance (venture capital preferred), or entrepreneurship
Experience managing small teams (1-5 people) and influencing decision makers at all levels
Deep network of entrepreneurs, ecosystem players, and business leaders
Knowledge of Salesforce, Notion, and Social Media channels is a plus
Knowledge of Endeavor/past experience in a Local Office is a major plus