Chief Executive Officer

About Halcyon

Halcyon is a global accelerator organization dedicated to supporting early-stage, impact-driven entrepreneurs who develop innovative, market-based solutions across three critical sectors: Climate, Health, and EquityTech. The organization provides comprehensive support to founders through its accelerator programs, focusing on key areas including product-market fit, capital strategy, and leadership development. Since its establishment in 2014, Halcyon has built an impressive track record of impact and scale. The organization has supported 652 founders and 440 ventures representing 54 countries across its global network. Halcyon-supported ventures have collectively raised more than $962 million in capital, demonstrating the organization’s success in helping entrepreneurs access the resources needed to scale their solutions. Halcyon maintains a strong commitment to supporting entrepreneurs from backgrounds that have historically faced barriers to accessing capital and networks. The organization has achieved significant diversity milestones: 63% of Halcyon ventures are led or co-led by women or non-binary founders, and 86% are led or co-led by founders of color. This dedication to inclusive entrepreneurship reflects Halcyon’s core values and commitment to expanding access to opportunity in the innovation ecosystem.

About this Role

Halcyon is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. This is a pivotal opportunity for a visionary leader to shape Halcyon’s future while honoring the strong foundation that has been built over the past decade. The role is ideally based in Washington DC, though national candidates are welcome with the possibility of remote work arrangements. A critical responsibility of this leadership position is the ability to tell Halcyon’s story powerfully and authentically. The CEO will connect the organization’s mission, entrepreneurs, outcomes, and future vision in ways that inspire and engage donors, partners, entrepreneurs, staff, and the broader community to participate and invest in Halcyon’s work. Halcyon is open to exceptional leaders from a range of professional backgrounds. The organization values vision, fundraising, storytelling, relationship-building, organizational leadership, and execution more than a traditional career path. The next CEO will have the opportunity to bring the relationships, resources, and strategic direction needed to expand Halcyon’s reach and impact globally.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction and future vision of Halcyon
• Lead organizational growth and expansion of the accelerator’s reach and impact
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategy to support organizational goals
• Build and maintain relationships with major donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Tell Halcyon’s story powerfully and authentically across multiple audiences
• Provide visionary leadership to staff and guide organizational culture
• Oversee execution of accelerator programs and entrepreneur support initiatives
• Connect Halcyon’s mission, entrepreneurs, and outcomes to inspire community engagement

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to bring together vision, fundraising, storytelling, and relationship-building
• Strong organizational leadership and execution capabilities
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with donors and major stakeholders
• Proven ability to communicate mission-driven narratives powerfully and authentically
• Background in leading social impact organizations or mission-driven ventures
• Experience with strategic planning and organizational growth
• Fundraising experience at scale
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 3% retirement matching
• Holiday, sick, and vacation time
• One week off between Christmas and New Years
• Flexible work accommodations
• Professional development opportunities
• Commitment to inclusive workplace environment
• Opportunity to lead a globally impactful organization