Job description
VentureForge Labs is a premier partner for ambitious startups and internal ventures seeking rapid, sustainable growth. We are hiring an Entrepreneurship & Growth Lead to join our Austin, TX team and help shape the next wave of market-ready ventures.
You will develop and execute growth strategies across portfolio companies, guide business model validation, and translate ideas into scalable products and revenue streams. You will also build a robust mentoring program for founders, connect with investors and partners, and champion a culture of experimentation and impact.
What you get: competitive compensation, meaningful equity, flexible work options, and access to a thriving ecosystem of mentors, corporate partners, and a passionate community of entrepreneurial builders.
Responsibility
- Design and implement growth strategies for portfolio startups and internal ventures to achieve traction and revenue targets.
- Lead customer discovery, market research, and product-market fit validation to de-risk opportunities.
- Build scalable business models, pricing, and go-to-market plans with data-driven experimentation.
- Coach and mentor founders and teams, fostering a high-performance entrepreneurial culture.
- Identify and secure strategic partnerships, channels, and pilot opportunities to accelerate scale.
- Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations to ensure fast execution and measurable outcomes.
- Develop investment-ready materials and support fundraising discussions when appropriate.
- Represent the program at events, conferences, and investor meetings to raise visibility and credibility.
Qualification
- 5+ years of hands-on startup experience, venture building, or accelerator leadership with a track record of launching or scaling ventures.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in market research, financial modeling, and KPI-driven growth.
- Proven ability to mentor founders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive execution in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management across founders, investors, and corporate partners.
- Extensive network in the startup and investment communities; ability to source opportunities and partnerships.
- Bachelors degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable working independently with a collaborative team.
- Familiar with remote work tools and agile methodologies to run efficient programs.