SE Ventures is a $1B+ venture capital platform backed by Schneider Electric, investing globally in category-defining companies across Energy Intelligence, Industrial Intelligence, and Enterprise AI.
Beyond capital, SE Ventures brings a differentiated model: combining venture investing with direct access to Schneider Electric's global customer ecosystem, deep domain expertise, and operational capabilities. This enables startups to accelerate commercialization-not just build products.
About the Accelerator Platform
The SE Ventures Accelerator is a highly selective, founder-first program designed to help exceptional pre-seed startups reach product-market fit and early commercial traction.
Unlike traditional, curriculum-driven accelerators, our model is:
- Bespoke and execution-focused: each company follows a tailored path based on its specific barriers to product-market fit
- Enterprise-backed: startups engage directly with Schneider Electric and AVEVA stakeholders to validate real-world use cases
- Commercially driven: emphasis on pilots, customer engagements, and revenue pathways-not just mentorship
- Selective by design: small cohorts to maximize depth of support and outcomes
Over a 12-week program, founders receive capital, expert mentorship, and structured access to a global ecosystem of customers, partners, and investors to accelerate their journey to product-market fit.
The Role
We are seeking an Accelerator leader - North America to lead and scale this platform from Silicon Valley.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of venture capital, enterprise innovation, and company building. You will own the end-to-end performance of the accelerator: from sourcing top-tier founders to delivering measurable commercial outcomes with Schneider Electric.
You will operate as both:
- a venture builder / investor
- and a platform leader orchestrating a complex ecosystem (startups, internal business units, investors, and partners)
Key Responsibilities
1. Build and curate a world-class founder pipeline- Source and select top pre-seed startups in Energy, Industry, and Enterprise AI
- Maintain an ultra-selective approach, prioritizing quality over volume
- Position SE Ventures as a top-tier entry point for early-stage founders globally
2. Lead and evolve the Accelerator program- Define and continuously refine the accelerator model to maximize product-market fit outcomes
- Design bespoke engagement plans for each startup (customer discovery, GTM, pricing, enterprise integration)
- Ensure each cohort delivers tangible commercial results (customer engagements, pilots, revenue traction, ...)
3. Drive enterprise engagement at scale- With the support of our dedicated team of Operating Partners, orchestrate deep collaboration between startups and Schneider Electric / AVEVA stakeholders
- Unlock high-value interactions: pilots, co-development, and go-to-market opportunities
- Align internal incentives and stakeholders to accelerate real business outcomes
4. Mentor and support founders- Act as a trusted advisor to founders on strategy, product positioning, and commercialization
- Help navigate enterprise sales, partnerships, and scaling challenges
- Provide hands-on guidance through the most critical early-stage inflection points
5. Invest and manage portfolio outcomes- Lead investment decisions in accelerator companies (SAFE / pre-seed)
- Prepare investment memo and drive approvals with the SE Ventures Investment Committee
- Support companies post-program, including follow-on investment readiness and investor introductions
6. Build and activate a global ecosystem- Develop a strong network of mentors, operators, investors, and corporate partners
- Represent SE Ventures at top-tier industry events and within the VC ecosystem
- Strengthen SE Ventures' brand as a leading enterprise-backed accelerator
Qualifications
- Master, MBA, PhD, or equivalent experience
- Profile: 5-10 years' experience in venture studio / pre-seed investment fund.
- Company buildings skills, ideally former entrepreneur
- Good knowledge of the Silicon Valley early-stage ecosystem
- Demonstrated capability to manage uncertainty, leverage networks, and align multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Climate Tech and Industrial Tech markets
Locations : Menlo Park (3 days / week office policy)
Bring your expertise to a team that's redefining what's possible - apply today!
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 208,000 - USD 312,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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