Venture Program Manager

Venture Program Manager

As a Venture Program Manager at Crunchbase, you will lead and scale the Crunchbase Venture Program (CBVP), a network of 4,000+ venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators. This role will transform the program into a strategic growth channel that improves data quality, drives founder adoption, and contributes to downstream revenue. You will own the program end-to-end, including partner engagement, founder activation, program design, and performance measurement.

This is a zero-to-one role focused on building the infrastructure, relationships, and playbooks needed to activate a growing network and translate engagement into measurable business impact.

Strategic Firm Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators, with a focus on high-value partners
• Develop and implement a tiered engagement model across the program network
• Define and evolve value propositions tailored to different partner segments
• Lead ongoing engagement with priority firms, including business reviews, roadshows, and strategic discussions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for venture ecosystem partners

Founder Activation

• Design and execute programs that drive portfolio company onboarding and engagement on Crunchbase
• Develop activation assets such as onboarding materials, webinars, and co-branded content
• Partner with firms to run activation campaigns across their portfolios
• Collaborate with Product to inform tools that support activation and data contribution
• Track and optimize the activation funnel from firm engagement through product adoption

Program Design & Operations

• Redesign program benefits and structure to increase sustained partner engagement
• Evaluate and onboard new program participants while maintaining quality standards
• Build and maintain program documentation, playbooks, and internal processes
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Sales, Data, and Legal to execute initiatives
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication for program initiatives

Measurement & Impact

• Define and track key performance indicators, including partner engagement, data contribution, and founder activation
• Build and refine attribution models connecting program activity to product usage and revenue outcomes
• Report on program performance and impact to leadership
• Use data to inform program improvements and prioritize high-impact opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in partnerships, program management, venture capital operations, accelerator programs, or ecosystem development
• Experience working with or within venture capital firms or startup ecosystems
• Demonstrated experience building programs or initiatives from the ground up
• Experience with user activation, growth funnels, or lifecycle programs is a plus
• Experience in SaaS, data platforms, or marketplace businesses preferred
• Proficient with Google Office Suite and other software tools.

The OTE range is $128,900-$162,309 and it is split 80% Base and 20% Variable. We also offer equity in the form of stock options on top of that as the total compensation package.

At Crunchbase, we're building a culture where talented people can grow, innovate, and make an impact. We invest in our team so everyone has the support, tools, and trust to do meaningful work and thrive — personally and professionally.

Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindset
• Remote-first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in-person collaboration
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)
• Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth
• 401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in to help you plan your future
• Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to…