AI Accelerator Lead
Core
Own the Vercel AI Accelerator end-to-end, helping pre-seed and idea-stage AI founders move from early idea to working product and stronger technical foundation.
Role type
Senior program operator / AI ecosystem lead
Builds
Repeatable accelerator program lifecycle including strategy, selection, cohort experience, programming, community engagement, and Demo Day
Domain
Developer tools / AI infrastructure / Early-stage startup ecosystem
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Program ownership, early-stage startup strategy, cross-functional collaboration, community building, content creation, stakeholder management, operational scaling
Preferred skills
Accelerator/fellowship experience, AI-native startup background, developer tooling familiarity, founder/investor/operator experience
Technologies
Vercel, Next.js, v0, AI SDK, AI Gateway, Cursor, Claude Code
Responsibilities
Design and run a repeatable program for pre-seed AI founders; Own the full cohort lifecycle from application to post-program follow-up; Build scalable systems for operations and content; Partner with internal teams to create world-class founder experiences; Build trusted relationships with founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC