About the role
About Us Rho is the modern banking platform built for startups. Open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books – all in one connected platform backed by real human support.
About
the Role We're seeking a dynamic Events & Community Manager to help establish Rho as the go-to banking platform for startup founders by spearheading our presence in the Austin startup ecosystem and cultivating meaningful relationships within the Texas VC and founder community. The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder who leads with empathy and genuine curiosity. They should combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution capabilities, bringing both the vision to develop ambitious community initiatives and the operational excellence to bring them to life. Most importantly, they should be deeply passionate about creating spaces for meaningful connection and collective growth within the startup ecosystem. This hands-on role centers on building authentic relationships through regular coffee chats, roundtables, and in-person connections with founders and VCs across the Austin ecosystem and the broader Texas market. You'll need to speak the language of startups fluently, bringing enough operational and investment knowledge to earn credibility and build meaningful relationships with seasoned operators and investors. You'll also need to know the rhythm of this market: when founders are around and when they're not, where they actually gather, and which amplifiers put Rho in front of the most people the fastest. Key
Responsibilities Events Strategy: Build and execute a comprehensive events roadmap tailored to Austin's distinct founder audiences, from curated dinners and intimate gatherings for established founders to creative, high-energy formats (workouts, wellness, social events) that resonate with earlier-stage seed and Series A founders. Manage budget and track program success metrics. Community Building: Foster relationships with VCs, startup founders, and ecosystem builders across Austin and key Texas markets. Create a network that generates qualified customer leads. Program Excellence: Own end-to-end event planning and execution, including establishing Rho's presence with at least one major anchor event in the market. Implement scalable systems to maintain quality as programs grow. Partnership Development: Build strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, and community organizations, including the ecosystem amplifiers that reach the widest founder and investor audiences (e.g., Capital Factory and leading local accelerators). Create opportunities that expand Rho's reach. Customer Engagement: Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events that strengthen brand loyalty. Brand Ambassador: Represent Rho in the Austin startup ecosystem, building relationships that position us as the go-to banking platform for founders and displace the entrenched incumbents.