Inclusivity Ambassador

About Seedstars

Seedstars is a group headquartered in Switzerland / Geneva on a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging and frontier markets through technology and entrepreneurship. We operate 2 main activities to achieve our mission: (A) We work in partnership with development agencies, governments, corporate partners, and private donors to develop entrepreneurship ecosystems, create jobs, and fuel income growth. (B) We invest in high-growth technology companies in impactful sectors (fintech, ed-tech, agritech, health tech, etc) in emerging markets.

About the Programs business

Seedstars Programs consults multilateral and bilateral organisations, governments, and private sector foundations on customized interventions and financing solutions for small and growing businesses (SGBs) in emerging markets. Our goal is to create thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems and generate positive social and economic impact in the global south and developing economies. 

We support our clients in:

• Developing entrepreneurship ecosystems (insights and advice on policy, finance, culture, support infrastructure, human capital, and markets) based on our proprietary Seedstars Index.
• Designing and co-creating customized interventions and implementing programs based on the segmentation of businesses and their specific needs.
• Setting up innovative development finance facilities and managing capital flows (VC & Equity program funds, Convertibles, Catalytic finance instruments, Impact linked finance, blended finance, result or revenue-based finance, loans, mezzanine, grants, etc.).
• Measuring and managing the impact of programmatic interventions.

The majority of our projects are sustainable development goal (SDG) driven and tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges like climate action, gender equality, migration, and financial inclusion.

About the Program

SEED (Seedstars Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development) Inclusivity is a comprehensive entrepreneurship intervention that is designed to provide support to entrepreneurs with disabilities and disability-supporting businesses through capacity-building, access to financing pathways, ecosystem development, and engagement with key stakeholders in Asia.

About the Opportunity

In line with our mission to impact people’s lives in the emerging market through technology and entrepreneurship, we are seeking ambassadors to support us in driving forward an inclusive pan-Asian entrepreneurship ecosystem development program. 

Ambassadors are self-starters and dot connectors that facilitate connections and provide support on diverse activities ranging from planning and organizing local events, opening doors to potential partners, to actively contributing as a speaker or expert lending insights and hands-on mentorship. 

This is an unpaid ambassador opportunity.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this opportunity or completing this form.

Collaboration Areas 

Community mobilization 

• Help raise awareness for the program, amplify visibility, and solidify program positioning. 
• Leverage your network and capture referrals to support sourcing entrepreneurs with disabilities, businesses supporting people with disabilities, and diverse ecosystem actors. 
• Support community growth by engaging Seedstars online and offline communities. 
• Facilitate connections to local players and support with networking.

Financing partnerships 

• Provide guidance and introductions to establish strategic partnerships with financial institutions, investment funds, grants, and impact investors.  
• Support our team in uncovering new prospects for beneficiaries for impact-driven partnerships.
• Facilitate matchmaking sessions.
• Create multiple pitch opportunities to investors, partners, and industry experts.

Mentorship 

• Provide hands-on, tailored mentorship for entrepreneurs and startups. 
• Facilitate mentor matching. 
• Schedule regular check-ins with teams, providing feedback and evaluations to ensure they are meeting milestones. 
• Work alongside our team in designing and delivering a rigorous and objective selection process.

Your profile 

• You are passionate about the solutions being created for entrepreneurs with disabilities and businesses supporting people with disabilities.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where things are not fully defined. 
• You can work well alone but are also an amazing team player. 
• You are  knowledgeable about the startup ecosystem in your country or region or a local entrepreneur or innovation enthusiast. 

Benefits

• Join us in a unique opportunity to create a positive impact on the disability landscape by supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities while fostering an inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem. 
• Be part of a vibrant global community of change makers and entrepreneurs.
• Excellent professional network growth opportunities and exposure.
• Flexible schedule and fully remote work setup.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds represented in our company. We truly value diversity and believe that the cultural landscape of our organization should reflect the types of work that we engage in and the places where we do it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and strongly encourage women, people from emerging markets, and those from historically underrepresented groups to apply to all of our roles at Seedstars.