Global Ecosystem Director

We are hiring a Global Ecosystem Director for a specially funded initiative focused on building a global network of entrepreneurs, researchers, and engineers working at the frontier of AI, technology, and human capability. This is not a traditional community or operations role. This is a high-ownership position for someone who has built or scaled meaningful ecosystems and wants to shape a global network from first principles. You will be responsible for designing and expanding a distributed, high-caliber community across cities, institutions, and disciplines. You will be onnecting people who are not just consuming ideas, but actively building and collaborating. If you have experience building networks that attract exceptional people and want to do it at a global, intellectually serious level, this role is for you. What You’ll Do Build and Scale a Global Ecosystem
Design and grow a network of entrepreneurs, researchers, and engineers across major global hubs
Launch and develop city-based nodes with strong local leadership
Define the structure, incentives, and identity of the ecosystem
Ensure the network attracts high-caliber, contribution-oriented individuals Partnership Development & Network Expansion
Build relationships with leading organizations, institutions, and communities
Identify and onboard strategic partners across technology, research, and education
Create pathways for collaboration across founders, engineers, and researchers
Expand the ecosystem through high-signal, targeted outreach Design High-Quality Events and Intellectual Programming
Design and execute small, high-quality gatherings (salons, forums, curated events)
Develop recurring event formats that foster meaningful exchange and collaboration
Ensure events prioritize depth, signal, and long-term relationships—not scale for its own sake Establish Systems for Ongoing Engagement
Build systems for communication, collaboration, and knowledge exchange
Create frameworks for members to find co-founders, collaborators, and research partners
Maintain high engagement and participation across a distributed global network Shape Ecosystem Identity and Direction
Define how the network positions itself globally
Set quality standards for participation and contribution
Continuously refine the ecosystem as it scales What We’re Looking For Strong candidates typically have: Ecosystem & Community Building Experience (Most Critical)
5+ years of experience building or scaling communities, networks, or ecosystems
Proven ability to attract and engage high-caliber individuals
Experience managing or launching distributed/global initiatives
Strong intuition for what creates long-term, high-quality networks Partnership & Relationship Development
Experience building strategic partnerships across organizations
Strong network across founders, researchers, or technical communities
Ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders Event & Programming Experience
Experience designing and running high-quality, idea-driven events
Ability to curate participants and maintain high signal-to-noise ratio
Strong sense of what creates meaningful intellectual exchange Execution & Leadership
Highly organized with strong ownership and follow-through
Ability to operate in ambiguous, early-stage environments
Comfortable building from zero with minimal structure Global Orientation
Experience working across geographies and cultures
Ability to scale initiatives internationally
Strong communication skills across diverse audiences Strong Plus If You Have
Experience at organizations such as Y Combinator, TED / TEDx, Singularity University, or similar ecosystems
Background in venture, startup platforms, or innovation networks
Experience launching or managing city-based communities
Track record of building networks that led to real collaborations or companies
Exposure to frontier technology, AI, or research communities
Experience working with founders, engineers, and researchers at a high level Why Join Us?
Build a global network from first principles
Work directly with a small, high-caliber founding team
High ownership over strategy, structure, and execution
Opportunity to shape a long-term platform at the intersection of AI, research, and human capability
Competitive salary and equity incentives
Operate at the level of ideas, people, and systems—not surface-level engagement Position Details
Location: San Francisco Bay Area preferred (open to global candidates)
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity incentives
Compensation determined based on experience and expected impact Who This Role Is Not For
Traditional community managers focused on engagement metrics or social growth
Event coordinators without experience building lasting networks
Candidates looking for clearly defined, low-ambiguity roles
Individuals without a strong interest in technology, research, or intellectually driven communities