Global Program Associate

Our Mission We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship. Who We Are 500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 3,000+ companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies. https://500.co/ https://sea.500.co/ Job Scope: We’re seeking an amazing Global Program Associate who’s tech-savvy, enjoys optimizing processes, and loves working with global teams.  You are a highly data-driven individual who enjoys working with tools (including AI) to optimize processes and logistical/administrative workflows. You find solutions to problems others can’t see yet, and enjoy the challenge of making things better.  The Global Program Associate role insists that you enjoy working with founders across the world, enhancing our systems and tools to better the experience for them; you are also one to derive joy from things working out smoothly and seamlessly, supporting your team to succeed in our globally-run programs. Essential Functions

Drive and support the implementation of all Market Launch programs globally through seamless workflows and optimized resources provided to the Program Directors and Managers

Work closely with Program Directors and Managers across the world to implement their programs (you will be working on a few batches at the same time)

Manage our Airtable (or what you think may be a good replacement) bases, enhancing our workflows and processes

Be in charge of setting up processes for the Market Launch team, e.g. screening, interviewing, and selection of startups for our programs, and sending out batch emails, website, and other information for founders, etc. 

Work closely with local program coordinators to manage 3rd party vendors and run events operations

Work closely with the marketing and events team to track data and outcomes of campaigns

Build dashboards and visualizations to help the firm understand insights and opportunity areas

Work cross-functionally across teams and departments to ensure timely delivery and quality in all we do

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of professional experience in startups, VC, tech, consulting, or project management roles

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to take initiative and lead projects from start to finish

Experience managing projects

Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment under pressure

Global and cultural awareness; comfortable working in diverse, international settings

Tech-savvy and comfortable with using AI tools

Ability to travel (up to 30% of the time)

Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Airtable, G-Suite, Notion)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building and managing processes, workflows, and systems

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize founder and ecosystem-related data into actionable insights

Experience with automation tools (Zapier, Airtable Automation, etc.)

Experience using CRM tools (Salesforce, Hubspot, etc.)

Experience with creative tools (e.g., Canva)

Proactive use of AI tools to enhance experiences and efficiency