Startup Community Manager

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. Nebius is looking for a community-focused professional to join our global startup team as Startup Community Manager. In this role, you will lead community engagement and activation across Nebius' venture capital ecosystem, developing programs that connect investors, founders, and high-potential AI startups. Your mandate is to build relationships with VC platform and community teams, working alongside Nebius' VC Alliances team to activate priority venture partnerships through meaningful programming and portfolio engagement. You will lead partner outreach, develop curated programming, and bring together the right mix of investors and portfolio founders through intimate dinners, roundtables, and other community experiences that create value for the broader startup ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of startup community development, ecosystem partnerships, and program activation, working closely with internal teams to expand Nebius' reach among high-potential AI companies. This position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our San Francisco office is available for collaboration, but regular office attendance is not required. Your responsibilities will include: Lead Community Engagement & Ecosystem Activation • Build and manage relationships with VC platform and community teams to identify opportunities for portfolio engagement and collaborative programming. • Partner with Nebius' VC Alliances team to activate priority venture relationships through targeted community initiatives. • Develop a repeatable engagement model that strengthens Nebius' connections with VC-backed founders and startup communities. Lead Community Programming & Ecosystem Activations • Design and execute curated programs, including founder dinners, investor roundtables, and portfolio gatherings, in collaboration with venture ecosystem partners. • Own end-to-end program development, including partner coordination, audience prospecting, invitation strategy, execution, and follow-up. • Create high-value experiences that bring together the right mix of investors and portfolio companies while serving the needs of the startup ecosystem. Drive Portfolio Engagement & Startup Ecosystem Growth • Identify and engage high-potential VC-backed startups aligned with Nebius' priority industries and customer profiles. • Collaborate with Venture ecosystemand Sales teams to facilitate portfolio introductions and continued founder engagement. • Surface emerging startup opportunities and ecosystem insights to inform Nebius' broader startup strategy. Measure Community Impact • Track and report on community partner engagement, portfolio company participation, program performance, and startup pipeline influence. • Use partner feedback and engagement insights to continuously improve programming and strengthen community activation. We expect you to have • 3–5+ years of experience in startup ecosystem development, community building, strategic partnerships, or event programming. • Experience working with venture ca