Venture Program Manager
Crunchbase · Illinois, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $162,309 / year
- Illinois, United States
Job highlights
- Lead and scale the Crunchbase Venture Program.
- Transform program into a strategic growth channel.
- Own end-to-end program: engagement, activation, design.
- Build infrastructure and relationships from scratch.
- Drive measurable business impact through network engagement.
About the role
About Crunchbase
Crunchbase is a predictive solution that provides intelligence on private companies, powered by the unique combination of live private company data, AI, and market activity from over 80 million users. We predict private market movements that matter to help investors, dealmakers, and analysts make the right decisions.
We are committed to fostering a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture by hiring for potential and embracing individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. We value transparency and openness, believing that an inclusive environment strengthens our teams and enhances our products.
Crunchbase has a remote-first approach, and is open to hiring in residents of these states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Maine.
Our inclusive remote-first culture, competitive pay, and employee wellness benefits set us apart!
About The Role
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.
What You'll Do
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
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Compensation Package
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.
What Crunchbase Offers
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 support physical and mental health
- Work-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance
- Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives
- A mission-driven, transparent team of creative thinkers and builders passionate about helping companies connect and grow
At Crunchbase, we value team members who are passionate and enthusiastic about what we're building here. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate, and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about Crunchbase and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!
Crunchbase does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Every day our team is honored to work with entrepreneurs and innovators from every corner of the globe, and we aim to build a team that reflects the diversity of our customers. Each individual at Crunchbase brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team creates more innovative products, provides a better service to its customers, and helps us all grow and learn as individuals.
Key skills/competency
- Venture Program Manager
- Partnership Management
- Program Management
- Venture Capital Operations
- Ecosystem Development
- Founder Activation
- Data Quality Improvement
- SaaS Businesses
- Remote Work
- Startup Ecosystem
Skills & topics
- Venture Program Manager
- Partnership Management
- Program Management
- Venture Capital
- Startup Ecosystem
- Founder Activation
- SaaS
- Remote
- Business Development
- Growth Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight partnership, program management, and venture capital experience. Quantify achievements in building programs from scratch.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize experience with founder activation, SaaS, and marketplace businesses.
- Understand Crunchbase's mission: Research their platform, data intelligence, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss building relationships and driving measurable business impact.
- Highlight remote work readiness: Showcase your ability to thrive in a remote-first environment.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Venture Program Manager role at Crunchbase?
- The On-Target Earnings (OTE) for the Venture Program Manager position at Crunchbase range from $128,900 to $162,309 annually. This is structured as 80% base salary and 20% variable compensation, in addition to equity in the form of stock options.
- Does Crunchbase offer remote work opportunities for the Venture Program Manager position?
- Yes, Crunchbase has a remote-first approach and is hiring for the Venture Program Manager role in residents of specific states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Maine.
- What kind of experience is required for the Venture Program Manager role at Crunchbase?
- The ideal candidate for the Venture Program Manager role has 3+ years of experience in partnerships, program management, venture capital operations, accelerator programs, or ecosystem development. Experience working with venture capital firms or startup ecosystems, and a demonstrated ability to build programs from the ground up are essential. An MBA is preferred.
- How does Crunchbase approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring for the Venture Program Manager role?
- Crunchbase is committed to fostering a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture. They hire for potential and embrace individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. They value transparency and openness, believing that an inclusive environment strengthens their teams and enhances their products.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Venture Program Manager at Crunchbase?
- The Venture Program Manager will lead and scale the Crunchbase Venture Program. Key responsibilities include strategic firm engagement, founder activation, program design and operations, and measuring program impact on data quality, founder adoption, and revenue.
- What benefits does Crunchbase offer to its employees, such as the Venture Program Manager?
- Crunchbase offers competitive compensation and equity, remote-first flexibility, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), continuous learning support, 401(k) and Roth plans, wellness resources, work-from-home enablement, and charitable giving match.