About the role
About Crunchbase
Crunchbase is a predictive solution that provides intelligence on private companies, powered by the unique combination of live private company data, AI, and market activity from over 80 million users. We predict private market movements that matter to help investors, dealmakers, and analysts make the right decisions.
We are committed to fostering a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture by hiring for potential and embracing individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. We value transparency and openness, believing that an inclusive environment strengthens our teams and enhances our products.
Crunchbase has a remote-first approach, and is open to hiring in residents of these states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Maine.
Our inclusive remote-first culture, competitive pay, and employee wellness benefits set us apart!
About the Role:
As a Venture Program Manager at Crunchbase, you will lead and scale the Crunchbase Venture Program (CBVP), a network of 4,000+ venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators.
This role will transform the program into a strategic growth channel that improves data quality, drives founder adoption, and contributes to downstream revenue. You will own the program end-to-end, including partner engagement, founder activation, program design, and performance measurement.
This is a zero-to-one role focused on building the infrastructure, relationships, and playbooks needed to activate a growing network and translate engagement into measurable business impact.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Firm Engagement
Build and manage relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators, with a focus on high-value partners
Develop and implement a tiered engagement model across the program network
Define and evolve value propositions tailored to different partner segments
Lead ongoing engagement with priority firms, including business reviews, roadshows, and strategic discussions
Serve as the primary point of contact for venture ecosystem partners
Founder Activation
Design and execute programs that drive portfolio company onboarding and engagement on Crunchbase
Develop activation assets such as onboarding materials, webinars, and co-branded content
Partner with firms to run activation campaigns across their portfolios
Collaborate with Product to inform tools that support activation and data contribution
Track and optimize the activation funnel from firm engagement through product adoption
Program Design & Operations
Redesign program benefits and structure to increase sustained partner engagement
Evaluate and onboard new program participants while maintaining quality standards
Build and maintain program documentation, playbooks, and internal processes
Coordinate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Sales, Data, and Legal to execute initiatives
Manage timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication for program initiatives
Measurement & Impact
Define and track key performance indicators, including partner engagement, data contribution, and founder activation
Build and refine attribution models connecting program activity to product usage and revenue outcomes
Report on program performance and impact to leadership
Use data to inform program improvements and prioritize high-impact opportunities
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred.
3+ years of experience in partnerships, program management, venture capital operations, accelerator programs, or ecosystem development
Experience working with or within venture capital firms or startup ecosystems
Demonstrated experience building programs or initiatives from the ground up
Experience with user activation, growth funnels, or lifecycle programs is a plus
Experience in SaaS, data platforms, or marketplace businesses preferred
Proficient with Google Office Suite and other software tools.
Compensation Package:
The OTE range is $128,900-$162,309 and it is split 80% Base and 20% Variable. We also offer equity in the form of stock options on top of that as the total compensation package.
What Crunchbase Offers:
At Crunchbase, we’re building a culture where talented people can grow, innovate, and make an impact. We invest in our team so everyone has the support, tools, and trust to do meaningful work and thrive — personally and professionally.
Here’s what you can expect:
Competitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindset
Remote-first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in-person collaboration
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)
Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth
401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in to help you plan your future
Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health
Work-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance
Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives
A mission-driven, transparent team of creative thinkers and builders passionate about helping companies connect and grow
At Crunchbase, we value team members who are passionate and enthusiastic about what we're building here. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate, and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about Crunchbase and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!
Crunchbase does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Every day our team is honored to work with entrepreneurs and innovators from every corner of the globe, and we aim to build a team that reflects the diversity of our customers. Each individual at Crunchbase brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team creates more innovative products, provides a better service to its customers, and helps us all grow and learn as individuals.
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