Startup Genome

Startup Genome is looking for a candidate for the role of Senior Business Analyst. The candidate will be a part of Startup Genome’s advisory team and support government ministries and agencies in designing innovation policies and programs for their startup ecosystem based on robust research and data-driven insight. The ideal candidate for this role is curious, driven and passionate about creating real-world impact. High-degree of ownership is a must. WHAT YOU’LL DO Structure approaches to answer complex business and policy issues Perform qualitative and quantitative research on various workstreams Work closely with other internal stakeholders and senior management teams spread across London, Berlin, and San Francisco Interact with Startup Genome clients and members Drive data collection from startups and startup support organizations Maintaining quality control standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings REQUIREMENTS Ideal but not mandatory: 3 to 5 years of experience in client servicing and/or research Great analytical and problem-solving skills Experienced with using Spreadsheets Is able to or has utilized PowerPoint as a storytelling and analytical tool Excellent team player Very good oral and verbal communication skills in English Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure QUICK FACTS Position: Full-time Senior Business Analyst Location: National Capital Region, India or Remote Compensation: Based on experience, skills, and location Report to: Pranav Arya ABOUT STARTUP GENOME In a technology-fueled global economy, Startup Genome’s mission is to support forward-looking regions to catalyze their startup ecosystems. Our impact is rooted in over a decade of independent research with data on over a million companies across 250 cities. Working side-by-side with more than 300 partner organizations and global thought leaders, our frameworks have become instrumental in helping our Governments build foundations for startups to grow. Since 2023, we have helped governments and government agencies allocate $100M+ to support startups using data-driven insight and best practice research, supporting better capital allocation and reducing wastage of taxpayer resources. Startup Genome produces the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (released June 2020 at The Next Web Conference 2020) and Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2012, as well as multiple regional reports, and an upcoming sub-sector series (kicked off in Fall of 2020 with a FinTech specific report). We produce by far the most widely-read research on global startup ecosystems, and have reached millions of global investors, entrepreneurs and government leaders. Startup Genome has been quoted in the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and The Economist. Show more Show less

Startup Genome is looking for a candidate for the role of Senior Business Analyst. The candidate will be a part of Startup Genome’s advisory team and support government ministries and agencies in designing innovation policies and programs for their startup ecosystem based on robust research and data-driven insight. The ideal candidate for this role is curious, driven and passionate about creating real-world impact. High-degree of ownership is a must. WHAT YOU’LL DO Structure approaches to answer complex business and policy issues Perform qualitative and quantitative research on various workstreams Work closely with other internal stakeholders and senior management teams spread across London, Berlin, and San Francisco Interact with Startup Genome clients and members Drive data collection from startups and startup support organizations Maintaining quality control standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings REQUIREMENTS Ideal but not mandatory: 3 to 5 years of experience in client servicing and/or research Great analytical and problem-solving skills Experienced with using Spreadsheets Is able to or has utilized PowerPoint as a storytelling and analytical tool Excellent team player Very good oral and verbal communication skills in English Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure QUICK FACTS Position: Full-time Senior Business Analyst Location: National Capital Region, India or Remote Compensation: Based on experience, skills, and location Report to: Pranav Arya ABOUT STARTUP GENOME In a technology-fueled global economy, Startup Genome’s mission is to support forward-looking regions to catalyze their startup ecosystems. Our impact is rooted in over a decade of independent research with data on over a million companies across 250 cities. Working side-by-side with more than 300 partner organizations and global thought leaders, our frameworks have become instrumental in helping our Governments build foundations for startups to grow. Since 2023, we have helped governments and government agencies allocate $100M+ to support startups using data-driven insight and best practice research, supporting better capital allocation and reducing wastage of taxpayer resources. Startup Genome produces the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (released June 2020 at The Next Web Conference 2020) and Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2012, as well as multiple regional reports, and an upcoming sub-sector series (kicked off in Fall of 2020 with a FinTech specific report). We produce by far the most widely-read research on global startup ecosystems, and have reached millions of global investors, entrepreneurs and government leaders. Startup Genome has been quoted in the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and The Economist.

Startup Genome is looking for a Social Media and Newsletter Assistant to work with its content team. In this part-time, remote role, you will contribute towards content that reaches hundreds of thousands of policymakers and innovation agencies around the world. Your work will help shape the global conversation on startups ecosystems, with access to senior leadership and world-leading strategists. The ideal candidate for this role is curious, driven, and passionate about creating real-world impact. WHAT YOU’LL DO Maintain a detailed social media calendar Identify the most valid and relevant information to share with our audiences Help craft and publish compelling posts about innovation and entrepreneurship Draft, refine, and send at least one monthly newsletter Regularly monitor metrics and insights to inform data-driven decisions and overall strategy Help maintain a distinctive brand voice Collaborate closely with a small team to ensure work is completed successfully and on time Work with our executive team to develop and deliver strong thought leadership across channels REQUIREMENTS Native or advanced English proficiency in both written and spoken communications Prior experience drafting and managing social media posts and engagement across channels Solid grasp of social media channels and scheduling tools such as Buffer Prior experience building a pre-written newsletter using templatized integrated email platforms such as SendGrid Understanding of SEO best practices for social and newsletter copy Basic design skills using platforms such as Canva Experience translating data-driven insights into social media and newsletter strategy Ability to understand and adopt in-house style guide for communication cohesion Understanding of technology, startups, and business at a broad level Ability to manage workload and deadlines independently Openness to receiving constructive feedback and making appropriate revisions QUICK FACTS Fractional, open-ended role Fully remote Flexibility in working hours, but some availability during core European business hours is required Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience ABOUT STARTUP GENOME Startup Genome is the world-leading innovation ecosystem development organization, having worked with more than 185 economic and innovation ministries and public/private agencies in over 65 countries. We work to catalyze startup success and ecosystem growth and ensure that all cities and countries capture their fair share of the new economy. Startup Genome strategy clients grew their ecosystem values 59% faster than peers (41% vs. 25%). On average, Startup Genome clients produced $1.4 billion per year more in ecosystem value from an average starting point of $9.2 billion. Our evidence-based ecosystem research, advisory, and scaleup programs are rooted in global experience with the world’s largest AI-curated startup dataset and proprietary instruments developed from over a decade of primary research.