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About the Role

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. 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. 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).

Responsibilities

Build and curate a world-class founder pipeline by sourcing and selecting 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.
Lead and evolve the Accelerator program by defining and continuously refining 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, …).
Drive enterprise engagement at scale by orchestrating 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.
Mentor and support founders by acting as a trusted advisor 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.
Invest and manage portfolio outcomes by leading investment decisions in accelerator companies (SAFE / pre-seed).
Prepare investment memos and drive approvals with the SE Ventures Investment Committee.
Support companies post-program, including follow-on investment readiness and investor introductions.
Build and activate a global ecosystem by developing 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.

Requirements

Master, MBA, PhD, or equivalent experience.
5-10 years’ experience in venture studio / pre-seed investment fund.
Company building 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.

Skills

Venture capital
Enterprise innovation
Company building
Venture building
Investment
Platform leadership
Ecosystem orchestration
Founder sourcing and selection
Accelerator program management
Startup mentorship
Portfolio management
Network development
Brand building

Location

Silicon Valley
Menlo Park

Work Type

3 days / week office policy

Experience Level

5-10 years’ experience

Education Level

Master
MBA
PhD
Equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

USD 208,000 - USD 312,000 per year

Benefits

Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
20 days of paid time off per year
Opportunities to own company shares
401(k) + match
Ongoing performance and development conversations
Senior Talent Program
Global career opportunities
Access to Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors
Learning platforms like Coursera
Project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub
Smart ways to collaborate
Recognition program (including service anniversary)
Volunteer leave
Programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation
Initiatives that support youth education
Military leave benefits

About the Company

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.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.