Inception Community Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Inception Community Manager to join our Emerging Markets Developer Relations team. In this role, you will lead engagement with startup and VC communities across high-impact industries such as Energy, Financial Services, Smart Spaces, and more. You will champion NVIDIA’s technologies, accelerate adoption among startups, and play a pivotal role in shaping the region’s AI startup ecosystem.

What you'll be doing

• Build and grow NVIDIA’s startup ecosystem by driving the Inception Startup Program across Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa.
• Identify and recruit top startups, ISVs, VCs and accelerators—especially in Deep Tech and AI.
• Lead and participate in ecosystem activities to onboard and activate startups.
• Track ecosystem trends and maintain deep market insights.
• Evangelize NVIDIA’s hardware and software technologies to technical leaders and accelerate adoption.
• Support the development of emerging AI use cases (e.g., Agentic AI, Physical AI).
• Assist startups and ISVs with Go-to-Market to ensure success.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional NVIDIA teams, both technical and non-technical.

What we need to see

• 8+ years of proven experience in startups, partner ecosystems, or VC management.
• BS/MS in Engineering, Technology, or Business.
• Ability to engage with ecosystem partners and co-drive startup recruitment, activation, and marketing initiatives.
• Passion for ecosystem development and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with startups, partners, and internal/external teams.
• Arabic and English fluency required.

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Knowledge of NVIDIA software and hardware platforms is a strong plus.