Global Startup and Venture Program Lead

ABOUT THE ROLE The Global Startup and Venture Program Lead will play a critical role in shaping Amplitude's strategy and engagement with AI native startups worldwide. This individual will be responsible for leading the Amplitude for Startups program, building strategic relationships with VCs, accelerators, and ecosystem partners, and positioning Amplitude as the trusted AI analytics partner for startups. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Global Startup and Venture Program Lead, you will be responsible for: - Leading the Startup and Venture Strategy: Own and scale the Amplitude for Startups program while building strategic relationships with VCs, accelerators, and ecosystem partners to drive global adoption among AI native startups. - Driving Founder Engagement and Ecosystem Presence: Design and execute a founder-focused engagement strategy, including high-impact events and community initiatives, to position Amplitude as the trusted AI analytics partner for startups. - Representing Amplitude in Key Startup Markets: Travel regularly to attend and host events primarily in San Francisco and New York, with select international engagements, to strengthen founder relationships, deepen venture partnerships, and expand Amplitude's presence within priority ecosystems. - Owning Activation and Growth: Optimize the startup web experience and activation journey, partnering with product and marketing teams to deliver a strong customer experience and support. - Driving Cross Functional Impact: Align startup initiatives with Product, Sales, and Marketing by building scalable program frameworks, defining success metrics, and ensuring insights from founders inform company strategy. - Event Strategy and Support: Build our event model for startups, working with team on topics, presentations and execution. Support on the ground when needed. - Leading and Developing the Team: Manage and develop a Startup Marketing Specialist and contractor while building processes that enable efficient, scalable execution. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - 6+ years of experience in startups, venture capital, ecosystem partnerships, or growth programs - Established relationships within the Bay Area VC and startup community - Strong understanding of founder needs, product market fit challenges, and early-stage growth dynamics - Experience building and scaling strategic programs that drive measurable adoption - Demonstrated success in designing and running high-impact events and community initiatives - Deep interest in AI native ecosystems and emerging technology trends - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives for founders and investors - Analytical mindset with experience defining program metrics and reporting on business impact - Comfortable operating cross-functionally and influencing across Product, Sales, and Marketing - A builder's mindset with the ability to move quickly, think strategically, and execute thoughtfully - Ability to travel ~10-15% of the time to Amplitude, partner, and industry events WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while still being part of a dynamic and collaborative team. Amplitude is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and supported. BENEFITS Amplitude offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a unique opportunity to work with a leading AI analytics platform.