Summary

We're seeking a Senior Ecosystem Growth Manager to lead programs, initiatives, and partnerships that drive high-quality project inflow into the Stellar ecosystem through the Stellar Community Fund (SCF). This role is ideal for someone who loves to help early-stage teams grow and thrives at the intersection of strategic thinking, program execution, and ecosystem development.

In this role, you will:

1. Lead Inflow Strategy for SCF: Design and execute programs, engagements, and experiments that attract high-quality teams and builders into the SCF pipeline—ensuring alignment with ecosystem priorities.
2. Own SCF Kickstart: Act as point of contact for our global startup bootcamp, managing its strategy, execution (with agency and internal partners), and ongoing improvement.
3. Drive Builder Activations: Launch and support ecosystem engagements—such as accelerator partnerships, builder residencies, technical workshops, and regional initiatives—that source and empower top-tier applicants.
4. Foster Strategic Collaborations: Build relationships with accelerators, founder networks, VCs, scouts, and ecosystem partners to co-design inflow-focused programs and identify promising teams.
5. Optimize for Quality: Collaborate with the SCF team to refine criteria, processes, and tooling to prioritize projects with strong validation, product-market fit, and long-term potential.
6. Work Cross-Functionally: Partner with DevRel, BD, Marketing, and other teams across SDF to align inflow efforts with broader organizational goals.
7. Track and Report Impact: Define KPIs, analyze results, and report on growth initiatives—using insights to iterate, improve, or scale successful models.

You have:

1. Program Strategy + Execution Experience: Proven track record designing and running founder-facing programs (e.g., accelerators, residencies) in Web3 or technical ecosystems.
2. Ecosystem Instincts: A deep understanding of what makes ecosystems thrive—paired with the ability to spot high-potential teams and structure environments that support success.
3. Collaboration Superpowers: Skilled at cross-functional coordination and external partnerships—you thrive on working with others to make programs better.
4. Strong Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple complex initiatives and move them forward with clarity and momentum.
5. Data-Driven Mindset: You know what to measure, how to analyze it, and how to use it to drive smarter decisions.
6. Excellent Communication: You're confident representing SCF externally and collaborating with partners, founders, and internal stakeholders.

Bonus points if:

1. You have a deep understanding of blockchain ecosystems
2. You have a strong network of accelerator, VC, and ecosystem support partners in Web3

We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $125,000 - $175,00 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Skills

• Growth Strategy
• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Collaboration