EX Associate
About this opportunity
Endeavor is the leading global community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs. Our core belief: high-impact entrepreneurs transform economies.
In 2025, five Ukraine-born companies joined the Endeavor network: Headway Inc, Fintech Farm, Ajax Systems, Solidgate, and Jooble. Your work in this role will directly impact the search and selection of the next generation of Ukrainian entrepreneurs who will join this community.
The numbers tell the story: in 2024, just 1.6% of applicants – 89 companies and 162 Endeavor Entrepreneurs – were selected from thousands of candidates worldwide. Today, Endeavor supports 3,000+ founders across 50+ markets globally.
Endeavor expanded into Ukraine in October 2024 with a clear mission: to accelerate Ukraine's startup ecosystem bounce back faster and stronger after the war. We provide Ukrainian high-growth tech companies with access to Endeavor's global network and capital, targeting scale-ups with global ambitions.
Selected founders join an unparalleled community of entrepreneurs worldwide who serve as role models and gain access to Endeavor Catalyst – our rules-based co-investment fund – helping fill funding gaps and raising their profile among international investors.
We're looking for an Associate to join our Entrepreneur Experience (EX) team. This role combines strategic thinking, market and financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Endeavor offices worldwide. If you're passionate about entrepreneurship and curious about Ukraine's tech ecosystem and its global potential, this is your opportunity to be part of something transformative.
What you'll do
Pipeline & Research
- Scout and engage high-potential entrepreneurs building companies in and outside of Ukraine through ecosystem and VC landscape research
- Research and analyze leadership teams, business models, financials, competitive benchmarking, and market potential of candidate companies
- Prepare investment-style company profiles, briefs, and selection materials
Selection Support
- Support and track candidates throughout the selection journey
- Identify and engage relevant mentors from Endeavor's global network
- Maintain accurate CRM records and systematize portfolio data to monitor growth, engagement, and strategic needs
- Identify opportunities for mentorship, strategic support, and exposure to Endeavor's global network
- Collaborate closely with Endeavor Global and local teams worldwide
Servicing and Community Engagement
- Collaborate with entrepreneurs to identify and anticipate their challenges.
- Connect entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and market opportunities to maximize value from the Endeavor network
- Measure entrepreneur NPS and engagement
- Attend networking events for lead generation and community building
What you bring
- 3-6 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or startup operations
- Strong analytical skills: break down complex business models, assess financials, and evaluate market potential
- Structured thinking and writing: synthesize findings into concise, well-organized documents (with and without AI tools)
- Proactivity and independence: take ownership, prioritize effectively, and work with minimal supervision
- Fast learner: quick to absorb new information, ask the right questions, and adapt in dynamic environments
- Passion for the mission: genuine commitment to entrepreneurship and a supportive, service-oriented attitude
- Excellent communication in Ukrainian and English
- Familiarity with Ukraine's tech and venture ecosystem
What we offer
- Work directly with the best Entrepreneurs from Ukraine
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Medical insurance
- 24 days of annual vacation, plus sick and personal days
- Flexible hybrid work model with a Kyiv city center office
- Access to a global community of 600+ professionals
- Top-tier mentorship and advisory opportunities
- The chance to directly support Ukraine's economic recovery and growth
- Inclusive and positive work environment
- Professional development and international retreat opportunities
Who you are
Endeavor is a values-driven organization. We are looking for someone, who embodies...
- Entrepreneur First: The Associate will be someone who passionately believes in the power of high-impact entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. You care about our mission.
- Go Big: The Associate will be someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big. You are a self-starter, who will roll up your sleeves to take our office to the next level.
- Network of Trust: The Associate will be someone who can naturally build trust with anybody, from CTOs of cutting-edge startups to CEOs of established ventures.
- Pay It Forward: The Associate will be someone with a service-oriented attitude, who asks “What can I do?” before asking “What can I get?”
- One Endeavor: The Associate will be someone who thrives on working with colleagues in over 30 different countries around the world. You are collaborative and a bridge builder.
- Always Agile: The Associate will be someone who understands that it's the planning, not the plans, that matter and therefore isn't deterred by pivots or evolutions.
- Department
- Entrepreneur Experience
- Role
- EX Associate
- Locations
- Ukraine
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Ukraine
About Endeavor
We are the leading global community of, by, and for High Impact Entrepreneurs.
Our Core Belief: High-Impact Entrepreneurs transform economies.
What We Do: We create a multiplier effect by inspiring high-growth entrepreneurs to dream bigger, supporting and investing in them to scale faster, and providing a platform to pay it forward.
Why We Do It: To build thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging and underserved markets around the world.
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