Startup Program Lead

About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. Why work at Nebius Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field. Where we work Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 800 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team. The role We are hiring a Startup Program Manager (Lead) to help build and run a world-class, AI-native startup program at Nebius. Reporting into the Head of Startup Program, you will support and execute the day-to-day operations of our global Startup Program, working directly with early-stage founders to get them onboarded, deployed, and set up for success on Nebius. Unlike traditional startup programs that focus primarily on credits or community engagement, our vision is to create a commercially rigorous, technically differentiated program designed specifically for AI-native companies. You will be hands-on with founders across the startup lifecycle — from onboarding and first deployment through to production scale — and will have the opportunity to contribute to higher-level strategy and program-building work as you grow into the role. This is a highly cross-functional role at the intersection of ecosystem, product, sales, and customer success. You are welcome to work remotely from the United States. Your responsibilities will include: VC & Ecosystem Engagement • Build and manage relationships with portfolio companies across priority early-stage VC firms, acting as a trusted point of contact for founders and investors alike. • Run referral workflows and structured outreach to increase portfolio penetration. • Lead technical clinics and enablement sessions for VC-backed startups. • Represent Nebius as a preferred infrastructure partner within venture ecosystems, drawing on firsthand credibility with founders and investors. Startup Engagement & Customer Journey • Be a primary point of contact for founders in the program, guiding them from initial engagement through onboarding and into production. • Support the execution of stage-based engagement models that help companies progress from early experimentation through growth and scale. • Help apply structured credit frameworks aligned to technical and commercial milestones. • Bring differentiated technical value to founders, including guidance on GPU usage, training optimization, and inference best practices, as part of the core program experience. Startup Onboarding & Customer Success Enablement • Deliver and continuously improve onboarding experiences that hel