a16z
New York, NY, USA
Mar 05, 2024
Full time
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic: We invest in seed to venture to late-stage technology companies, across bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $35B in assets under management across multiple funds.
We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. We’ve invested in companies like Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Devoted Health, Insitro , Figma, GitHub, Instacart, OpenSea, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.
The Role
The Go-To-Market Network team has built the deepest c-level executive network in the world for our portfolio companies to work with and learn from. This team of proven sales, marketing and consulting professionals has developed an environment to enable and support marketing, sales, services, and customer success teams in our portfolio’s path to revenue. Their expertise extends into sales, marketing, product management and business development, to help to promote the right partnerships to accelerate time-to-market. This role requires a highly detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working under fast-paced, time-critical situations and has excellent critical thinking abilities. The ideal candidate will be equipped with strong coordination skills, extreme attention to detail, time management skills, able to change direction quickly, and can manage multiple projects.
Act as the primary NYC on-site contact for assigned Go-To-Market (GTM) for executive briefings and events. The role will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, plan, and execute a range of events such as executive briefings, dinners, small receptions and virtual briefings with C-level executives, portfolio companies, the network, and a16z partners
Manage all aspects of small event planning logistics, such as arranging meeting spaces, catering, venues, vendor sourcing, shipping, materials, and audio/visual equipment
Execute day-of event logistics for briefings and small events. Responsibilities include overseeing room setups, catering, making sure audio-visual requirements are met, managing virtual meetings, other event logistics and on-site troubleshooting
Partner with GTM leaders on assigned events to develop plans, ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, roles, and responsibilities
Keep network and portfolio company contacts updated in the salesforce system
To join our team, you should be excited to:
Plan and execute events. You’ll ensure that our in-person or virtual events run smoothly and that all event attendees have been communicated any relevant event details. You will also help with event logistics including any necessary setup, catering, breakdown, etc
We do only first class business and only in a first class way. In every interaction, you offer an exceptionally high level of service to our portfolio companies and our GTM network, embodying the culture of a16z
Interact with world class entrepreneurs and corporate executives. You should enjoy interacting with startup founders and C-level executives in our network, and reflect a16z values
Maintain data quality. We primarily use Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Zoom to manage our events. You’ll help make sure the systems are up to date with the latest data needed for the team to make important decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2-4 years of events experience
Previous hospitality experience is not required, but is a bonus
Must have knowledge in basic food and beverage arrangements, including but not limited to sourcing venues, contracting, budgeting, and menu planning
Highly organized and executes all tasks with operational and organizational excellence with an attention to detail
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Extremely proactive and has the ability to foresee potential roadblocks and mitigate them
Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid environment
Positive attitude and willingness to jump in and support the broader team when needed
Hands on experience using Google Workspace, Salesforce, and Zoom
Loves learning and continuously improving
Strong communication skills
This role requires an in-office (New York City) presence up to 5 days a week
Ability to travel to US based events as needed
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $108,000-$126,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
This role is eligible to participate in the a16z Carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.
a16z culture
We do only first class business and only in a first class way
We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business
We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
We are all different, we recognize that, and we win
We celebrate the good times
We do it for the team
We play to win
At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.
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