Program Manager, Investor Network Yale Ventures

Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00 Job Requisition ID 135051WD Overview Yale Ventures is seeking a collaborative and analytically minded professional to support the development and execution of its Investor Network. This role focuses on enabling effective, well-coordinated engagement between Yale innovators and the early-stage funding ecosystem. This individual will support early fundraising strategy across Yale Ventures’ portfolio by maintaining investor intelligence, coordinating outreach, and ensuring consistent, high-quality engagement processes, working closely with accelerator directors and senior staff to align investor interactions with the readiness and needs of individual ventures. The ideal candidate brings experience working with startups, investors, or innovation programs, and is comfortable operating at the intersection of academic research, venture development, and data-driven program support. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, venture capital, startups, business development, or related activities. 2. Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to prepare briefing materials, investor summaries, and reports. 3. Experience using CRM and data management systems, preferably Salesforce, with strong attention to accuracy and detail. 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/dashboard tools. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams, external partners, and investors. 6. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while handling sensitive and confidential information professionally. Preferred Skills and Abilities 1. Experience working in or alongside early-stage ventures, venture capital firms, or startup ecosystems. 2. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize information on companies, markets, and investors. 3. Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows and maintain structured data systems (e.g., CRM tools such as Salesforce). 4. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise briefing materials. 5. Ability to translate between academic, technical, and business audiences. 6. Familiarity with early-stage venture development and fundraising processes & experience using venture data tools (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase) strongly preferred. Principal Responsibilities Early Fundraising Strategy Support Support accelerator directors and senior staff in developing early fundraising strategies for priority ventures Prepare briefing materials, including investor target lists and background summaries tailored to individual ventures Assist in aligning venture opportunities with appropriate investor audiences based on stage, sector, and capital needs Investor Intelligence & CRM Systems Build and maintain structured information on investors, including sector focus, stage, investment preferences, and engagement history Track investor interactions across Yale Ventures’ portfolio and ensure accurate, timely documentation in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into investor engagement and fundraising progress Investor Meeting Preparation & Coordination Prepare background materials for investor meetings, including prior interactions, relevant comparables, and firm-specific context Coordinate meeting logistics in collaboration with administrative staff Attend investor meetings as appropriate to support continuity and internal knowledge capture Post-Meeting Tracking & Follow-Up Ensure that outcomes of investor interactions are captured consistently and promptly Track next steps and follow-up actions across internal teams Support ongoing communication with investors in coordination with accelerator directors and senior staff Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Faculty Innovation, accelerator directors, and business development teams to align investor engagement with venture development priorities Coordinate with external consultants and partners to ensure clear role boundaries and alignment Contribute to internal understanding of investor activity and market dynamics Required Education and Experience Bachelors degree in business, science, engineering, or a related field, with at least 4 years of related experience in roles such as venture programs, startup operations, innovation ecosystems, or investor relations. 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