Venture Program Manager

About The Role As a Venture Program Manager at Crunchbase, you will lead and scale the Crunchbase Venture Program (CBVP), a network of 4,000+ venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators. This role will transform the program into a strategic growth channel that improves data quality, drives founder adoption, and contributes to downstream revenue. You will own the program end-to-end, including partner engagement, founder activation, program design, and performance measurement. This is a zero-to-one role focused on building the infrastructure, relationships, and playbooks needed to activate a growing network and translate engagement into measurable business impact. What You'll Do Strategic Firm Engagement Build and manage relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators, with a focus on high-valued partners Develop and implement a tiered engagement model across the program network Define and evolve value propositions tailored to different partner segments Lead ongoing engagement with priority firms, including business reviews, roadshows, and strategic discussions Serve as the primary point of contact for venture ecosystem partners Founder Activation Design and execute programs that drive portfolio company onboarding and engagement on Crunchbase Develop activation assets such as onboarding materials, webinars, and co-branded content Partner with firms to run activation campaigns across their portfolios Collaborate with Product to inform tools that support activation and data contribution Track and optimize the activation funnel from firm engagement through product adoption Program Design & Operations Redesign program benefits and structure to increase sustained partner engagement Evaluate and onboard new program participants while maintaining quality standards Build and maintain program documentation, playbooks, and internal processes Coordinate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Sales, Data, and Legal to execute initiatives Manage timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication for program initiatives Measurement & Impact Define and track key performance indicators, including partner engagement, data contribution, and founder activation Build and refine attribution models connecting program activity to product usage and revenue outcomes Report on program performance and impact to leadership Use data to inform program improvements and prioritize high-impact opportunities What We're Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred. 3+ years of experience in partnerships, program management, venture capital operations, accelerator programs, or ecosystem development Experience working with or within venture capital firms or startup ecosystems Demonstrated experience building programs or initiatives from the ground up Experience with user activation, growth funnels, or lifecycle programs is a plus Experience in SaaS, data platforms, or marketplace businesses preferred Proficient with Google Office Suite and other software tools. Compensation Package The OTE range is $128,900-$162,309 and it is split 80% Base and 20% Variable. We also offer equity in the form of stock options on top of that as the total compensation package. What Crunchbase Offers Competitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindset Remote‑first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in‑person collaboration Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options) Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth 401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check‑in to help you plan your future Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health Work‑from‑home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives A mission‑driven, transparent team of creative thinkers and builders passionate about helping companies connect and grow Here's What You Can Expect Competitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindset Remote‑first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in‑person collaboration Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options) Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth 401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check‑in to help you plan your future Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health Work‑from‑home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives A mission‑driven, transparent team of creative thinkers and builders passionate about helping companies connect and grow Crunchbase does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Every day our team is honored to work with entrepreneurs and innovators from every corner of the globe, and we aim to build a team that reflects the diversity of our customers. Each individual at Crunchbase brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team creates more innovative products, provides a better service to its customers, and helps us all grow and learn as individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crunchbase