Accelerator Partnerships Lead

About the Company

Rho is the modern banking platform built for startups. Open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books – all in one connected platform backed by real human support.

Responsibilities

• Own primary relationships with Managing Directors and program leads at high-signal accelerators
• Build trusted relationships with staff, partners, and community teams to gain visibility into cohort dynamics
• Develop deep relationships across the broader VC community, including family offices and sector-specific funds
• Represent Rho at events, demo days, and community gatherings
• Drive Rho adoption within cohorts through structured follow-up and founder-facing programming
• Partner with Sales on warm handoffs for high-ACV opportunities
• Build and own the accelerator partnerships playbook for your market
• Map and prioritize the accelerator landscape based on ICP alignment
• Feed founder insights back to Product and Marketing teams

Requirements

• Deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem with existing relationships in top programs
• 2–4 years of experience in VC partnerships, channel partnerships, or founder-facing GTM roles
• Experience building or operating programs, events, or workshops for founders
• Fluency in early-stage startup finance and fundraising dynamics
• Ability to balance long-term relationship depth with short-term pipeline accountability

Benefits

• Equity
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Paid time off