Startup Investor Manager, VC (or Angel), AWS Worldwide Startups

About the role

As a Startup Investor Manager within AWS, you will work with venture capital firms and angel investors to accelerate portfolio company success. You'll work with key investors to help unlock the potential of their portfolio companies on AWS, enabling faster innovation and scaling.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute initiatives with venture and angel firms, contributing to investor-focused programs that accelerate portfolio company success
• Implement solutions that address specific startup and investor needs
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives involving AWS Startups, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams
• Monitor program effectiveness and provide feedback based on results
• Collect early-stage market signals from investors and founders to support AWS innovation and help meet the evolving needs of tomorrow's breakthrough companies
• Evaluate technical and business potential of startups through understanding of their architecture, technology stack, and market opportunity
• Serve as technical advisor to portfolio companies, helping them optimize their cloud architecture and go-to-market approach

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience
• 3+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including, but not limited to Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking experience
• 3+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements