Job Title: EX Portfolio Associate

Ready to shape the future of frontier innovation in Greece? At Endeavor, we're looking for someone who's passionate about connecting visionary startups, global corporates, and the broader innovation ecosystem. If that sounds like you, your next big challenge starts here.

About Endeavor:
Endeavor is the leading global community of High-Impact Entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Present in 45+ markets around the world, our 2,900+ entrepreneurs rely on Endeavor’s unparalleled network of peers and mentors to solve their toughest challenges. Portfolio companies include Checkout.com (UAE), Carsome (Malaysia), and Rappi (Colombia).

Endeavor’s core belief is that entrepreneurs are the single best way to transform economies around the world: with the right community, mentorship, and investment, these individuals form the building blocks for thriving, dynamic economies in emerging markets around the world.

• Read more about how we support Endeavor Entrepreneurs around the world - from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City to Dubai.

• About our values

• About how we plan to advance the Multiplier Effect by helping entrepreneurs grow faster, think bigger, and give back to their communities as they inspire, mentor, and invest in others.

• And about our rules-based, co-investment venture capital fund with $540M+ AUM across four funds, Endeavor Catalyst.

You will manage direct relationships with Endeavor's portfolio of scale-up entrepreneurs at the intersection of AI, deep tech, and healthcare/life sciences. You'll play a key role in Endeavor's efforts in this space, acting as a day-to-day point of contact for founders, supporting programming, and amplifying our impact across these critical, fast-moving industries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Personalized Founder Support

• Own the day-to-day relationship with the founders of portfolio companies, acting as their main point of contact at Endeavor.

• Help ensure a world-class experience for founders by understanding their needs and connecting them to the right resources.

2. Portfolio Management

• Support Endeavor's AI, deep tech, and healthcare/life sciences entrepreneurs through tailored connections to investors, mentors, and peers.

• Help anticipate challenges and support group activities (roundtables, workshops, thematic initiatives).

• Support the design and execution of programming - workshops, mentoring, and showcase events - tailored to portfolio accounts.

3. Corporate & Ecosystem Partnerships

• Support key partner relationships, helping ensure alignment and impact.

• Help recruit new mentors, investors, and industry leaders to strengthen Endeavor's network across AI, deep tech, and healthcare/life sciences.

• Represent Endeavor in the Greek and international innovation ecosystem.

4. Entrepreneur Selection & Advocacy

• Help build and manage a pipeline of high-growth AI, deep tech, and healthcare/life sciences companies for Endeavor's selection process.

• Conduct research and prepare in-depth company profiles for evaluation and advocacy.

5. Community Building

• Support events that convene entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates working across AI, deep tech, and healthcare/life sciences.

• Contribute to Endeavor's visibility through ecosystem thought leadership and storytelling.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in account management, program management, consulting, venture capital, or community management.

• Deep interest in AI, deep tech, and healthcare/life sciences innovation.

• Strong relationship management and organizational skills; proven ability to support multiple accounts and workstreams.

• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Greek.

• Track record of supporting high-stakes projects from conception through execution.

• Self-starter with entrepreneurial drive; thrives in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

• Compelling communicator who is comfortable engaging with senior industry leaders, VCs, and founders.

• Flexibility and willingness to travel.

• Bonus: familiarity with startup ecosystems, venture financing, or corporate innovation.

What You'll Gain
💲 Competitive compensation
🏥 Private life insurance
💰 Pension plan matched by 100%
🥗 In-office catering
🛒 Ticket restaurant card
📲 Covered mobile expenses
💻 Tech equipment
🏝 Unlimited paid time off
💡 Dynamic working environment with talented people
📚 Extensive learning & development opportunities
🌎 Access to a network of high-level entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and international professionals in 40+ countries