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gener8tor Management

<div>Contract Program Manager &ndash; gBETA Indiana (Main Street SMEs)

Location: Indiana

Contract: $60,000 - $75,000

Duration: 9 months

Description

gener8tor is a nationally ranked venture capital firm and accelerator. gBETA is a 7-week free accelerator program to help build and scale startups. Learn more: www.gener8tor.com/gbeta. This is a contractor role built to engage an experienced leader to run two gBETA Main Street cohorts for Indiana small and medium-sized enterprises (&ldquo;SMEs&rdquo;). These programs focus specifically on helping SMEs explore exit and growth opportunities. We are seeking someone who can immediately take ownership of the program, bringing hands-on experience growing and operating Main Street SMEs with an eye toward exit, whether through acquisition, entrepreneurship-through-acquisition, or other SME sale strategies. We expect this role to deliver high-impact programming within a defined timeframe.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, mentors, investment bankers, business brokers, investors, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact between founders, stakeholders, and gener8tor.</li>
<li>Recruit, vet, and select SME participants for gBETA Main Street cohorts.</li>
<li>Plan and execute two gBETA Main Street cohorts focused on SME exits, following gener8tor&rsquo;s curriculum and best practices.</li>
<li>Adapt and co-develop gener8tor&rsquo;s curriculum and best practices to fit Main Street SMEs that are interested in exploring exit opportunities.</li>
<li>Introduce mentors and potential buyers/investors (searchers, acquirers, funds) to participating founders.</li>
<li>Engage with Indiana&rsquo;s entrepreneurial ecosystem, positioning yourself as a trusted resource for mentorship and connections.</li>
<li>Provide concierge-style support to founders, including 1:1 meetings twice per week.</li>
<li>Be a steadfast advocate and cheerleader for participating businesses.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the broader gener8tor team on Main Street-related initiatives across the state.</li>
<li>Support and attend relevant events statewide.</li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Deep commitment to Indiana&rsquo;s entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem.</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial spirit and strong community-building mindset.</li>
<li>Ability to travel across Indiana for events and meetings.</li>
<li>Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Willingness to roll up your sleeves with a &ldquo;no job is beneath me&rdquo; mentality.</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to equity across race, place, and gender.</li>
<li>Ability to thrive in an independent, fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.</li>
</ul>
Preferences
<ul>
<li>Previous small business or high growth startup experience (starting, working at, or coaching small businesses or startups).</li>
<li>Experience in SME and/or Main Street company exits (personal or professional).</li>
<li>Familiarity with investment banking and business broker process, ETA, or small business acquisitions.</li>
<li>At least five years of program or product management experience.</li>
<li>Relevant bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience preferred.</li>
<li>Existing network of Indiana-based SME buyers, sellers, and advisors.</li>
<li>Ideal for experienced entrepreneurs or executives later in their career, seeking a high-impact, time-bound engagement.</li>
</ul>
At gener8tor we&hellip;
<ul>
<li>See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.</li>
<li>Never self-defeat and have a &ldquo;play to win&rdquo; mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.</li>
<li>Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.</li>
<li>Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get $#!^ done!</li>
<li>Strive for &ldquo;that guy emailed me.&rdquo; Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.</li>
</ul>
Our values are core to how we work. If they don&rsquo;t resonate with you, this role might not be the right fit.

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Contract Program Manager – gBETA Indiana (Main Street SMEs)

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Contract Program Manager – gBETA Indiana (Main Street SMEs)