Careers at UVC

Join our team to support fast growing tech startups across Upstate New York

About Upstate Venture Connect: 

Since 2010, Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has provided thought-leadership, intelligence, and network building opportunities for high growth founders in Upstate NY. UVC is currently working with nearly 700 entrepreneurs to scale their businesses by showcasing their companies, making personalized introductions, and hosting invite-only gatherings. UVC is a 501c3 non-profit.

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Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is helping revitalize the Upstate New York economy by supporting venture-backable entrepreneurs. Are you someone who shares our interest in rebuilding Upstate and helping create more high growth opportunities? Do you want to build a network of high value contacts in the emerging tech ecosystem?

The Startup Community Advocate will…

  • Engage 3-5 new founders a month and introduce them to UVC offerings.
  • Attend 2-3 entrepreneurship events per month in your community.
  • Organize 2-3 networking gatherings per year to link emerging founders with experienced UNY50 members.
  • Share news about your region’s founders for Upstate wide distribution via UVC channels.
  • Make introductions for local founders that may benefit from the connection.
  • Track connections and founders in Airtable database 
  • Confirm regional events are on uvc.org/events

The ideal candidate will be…

  • Curious about startups, entrepreneurship, and high growth business
  • Able to travel to events 
  • Working independently and remotely while also meeting performance expectations
  • Located in WNY, Rochester, CNY, Ithaca, or the Capital Region

This is a remote, part-time contract position. 

If you’re the right person, send your resume to info@uvc.org

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