Global Startup and Venture Program Lead

Amplitude Amplitude · Data AI · San Francisco, CA · Growth & Digital Marketing

This role leads Amplitude's Global Startup and Venture Program, focusing on engaging AI native startups and partnering with VCs and accelerators to drive adoption of Amplitude's AI analytics platform. The lead will shape engagement strategies, represent Amplitude in key markets, and optimize the startup activation journey.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead 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.
  2. Drive 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.
  3. Represent 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.
  4. Own 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.
  5. Drive 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.

Skills

Required

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • AI native startups
  • AI analytics platform
  • founder needs
  • product market fit challenges
  • early-stage growth dynamics
  • AI native ecosystems