Community Development Lead

AHG Lab is one of the largest independent venture studios in the Philippines based in Poblacion, Makati. We are dedicated to building an ecosystem that empowers and accelerates founders and startups in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and beyond through various efforts and strategies that the venture studio takes on. AHG Lab's core remains in being the early partner and institutional co-founder for startups where we deploy funding, venture-build, support, advice, and plug-in startups to our network in order to grow their business. We provide comprehensive support and resources, including strategic advisory, mentoring, fundraising assistance, market research, and access to a number of our ventures that even provide finance/accounting/compliance back-office services, marketing agency capabilities, and product/technology development. All these contribute to our mission to create a robust, supportive environment where innovative ideas can flourish, and founders can grow and succeed.

Job Summary:
-AHG Lab is seeking a passionate and dynamic Community and Ecosystem Development Lead to support our mission of building a thriving startup ecosystem in the Philippines and beyond. This role will support the CEO and the Head of Portfolio Management with portfolio communications and coordination, ecosystem engagement, and connecting to talent. The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in the tech or startup space, and be eager to drive initiatives that attract and nurture top talent.

Job Responsibilities:
Internal Portfolio Communications and Coordination:
- Support the Head of Portfolio Management in managing communications within the portfolio.
- Facilitate collaboration and information sharing between AHG Lab and its portfolio companies.
- ⁠Assist in organizing internal meetings, workshops, and events to foster a cohesive community.
Ecosystem Engagement:
- ⁠Organize and participate in industry events, conferences, and meetups to represent AHG Lab.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key ecosystem partners, including other startups, VCs, incubators, and accelerators.
⁠- Gather insights on the startup ecosystem’s needs and challenges and advocate for solutions that benefit the community.
Talent Development:
- Lead the development and execution of the ecosystem talent program of AHG Lab
- Collaborate with universities to attract high-potential students and graduates.
- Manage program activities related to the young talent program.
- Serve as a guide for program participants, helping them integrate into the ecosystem and develop their skills and networks.
- Promote the Philippine tech startup space through various activities with industry partners, universities, and others

Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience in the tech or startup space, or a demonstrated strong interest through internships, work, or other relevant experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Passion for the startup ecosystem and a desire to contribute to its growth and development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel for events and university outreach as needed.

Why join AHG Lab? Here’s a few of the benefits and perks:

- Opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping the Philippine startup ecosystem.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
- Access to a network of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful projects.

If you are passionate about the startup space and eager to make a difference, we invite you to join our team as the Community and Ecosystem Development Lead at AHG Lab. Apply today and be a part of our mission to empower and accelerate founders and startups in the Philippines and beyond.