- Oversee the recruitment, logistics, and execution of multiple gener8tor programs per year.
- Manage hybrid, virtual, and in-person program components (including some Japan-based events like Kickoff and Showcase, and U.S. immersion programming).
- Deliver high-quality founder support through mentorship, connections, and resource sharing.
- Serve as the lead mentor and coach for participating startups, providing guidance during and after each program.
- Recruit and select promising startups with global ambitions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, mentors, investors, corporate partners, and community leaders.
- Actively engage in the startup ecosystem including attending events, speaking on panels, and connecting stakeholders.
- Support alumni with ongoing introductions to mentors, sponsors, and investors.
- Manage relationships with JETRO, local governments, and other program partners, providing reporting and updates as needed.
- Coordinate with gener8tor’s central team to align programming, marketing, and operations with national standards.
- Represent gener8tor externally to promote Japan as a hub for global entrepreneurship.