Seaworthy is Hiring: Founder Success Manager
- Daniel Kleinman
- 5 hours ago
- 4 min read
OVERVIEW
Seaworthy Collective is seeking a Founder Success Manager to help facilitate
our national Startup Studio and Incubator, as well as other programs,
including a Tampa Bay area-focused Fellowship Program. Our Startup Studio
and Incubator is our flagship program - a twelve-week deep dive intentionally
built around Seaworthy founders. Our approach is unique; we embrace
human-centered design, placing the needs, experiences, and aspirations of
entrepreneurs at the core. Through empathy and understanding, as well as
experience, we individually tailor our support for each founder to address their
unique challenges. In this way, we help support and develop founders as
people, as much as their solutions.
We build cohorts of two types of participants: current founders growing their
existing early-stage startups, and aspiring founders co-creating a new startup
with Seaworthy. We aim to support 5 to 7 existing early-stage startups and
co-create 1 new startup for each cohort. In 2026, we are excited to support
one spring cohort and two Fellowship Cohorts (one in the Tampa Bay area,
one national).
ABOUT SEAWORTHY
Seaworthy Collective is a Miami-based 501c3 nonprofit that supports current
and aspiring entrepreneurs driving innovation for ocean impact (AKA
BlueTech). Our mission is to bring all hands on deck for BlueTech, via
programs to co-create and grow early-stage startups, build regional capacity,
and educate our community. We empower Sea Change Makers – founders of
all backgrounds leading profitable and planet-positive businesses. Since
2021, we’ve supported 100 founders across 50 BlueTech startups, who have
raised over $34 million since graduating. Altogether, our local and global
community generates scalable solutions for 71% of the planet (our ocean) to
regenerate 100% of the planet.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seaworthy's founder success programs help individuals and startups that are
solving the ocean and planet's biggest problems. Our team is looking for a
Founder Success Manager to assist in leading our flagship programs: our
Startup Studio and Incubator, as well as our Fellowship program.
As Founder Success Manager, you will play a key role in executing Seaworthy
Collective's startup programs. You’ll work with some of the world’s leading
ocean impact innovators to support both co-creating solutions and growing
existing startups. For our Startup Studio and Incubator program, you’ll assist
in putting together 12 weeks of intensive programming focused on connecting
up to 8 scalable solutions with our network, community, and access to capital.
This will all involve working closely with our Director of Founder Success.
Additionally, you will support the development of our community and
Fellowship programs, specifically tailored to the Tampa Bay area
(Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties). These programs are designed
to support economic development and job creation in the region while
educating the community about BlueTech.
KEY SKILLS
You’ll learn something new every day in this role. We’ll teach you the ropes,
but ideal candidates will have:
5+ years of work experience
Proven ability to lead a small team and run a program from start to
finish– project/program management, client-facing experience, and
event planning experience are ideal, and adapt quickly in a changing
environment
An ability to think creatively to solve problems and to work without
being closely managed
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
Ability to speak confidently in settings ranging from large group events
to meetings with senior government, industry, and startup leaders
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
An established network in the Tampa Bay Region [Hillsborough,
Pinellas, and/or Pasco Counties]
CORE COMPETENCIES
Able to oversee and lead programs in a fast-paced startup environment
A collaborative problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to produce
exceptional results with limited resources
Efficient, resilient, and flexible
Prior experience and/or a strong interest in technology, startups, or
ocean tech
Willing to work in an environment that is welcoming, open, transparent,
curious, collaborative, challenging, results-driven, and fun!
Strong organization, management, and people skills
Passionate about ocean impact
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Past experience working in venture studios, incubators, or accelerator
programs. (not required)
Systems Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience with
CRM/Airtable/Project Management Tools (building workflows,
dashboards, etc.).
Data Analysis & Reporting Skills: Comfort in tracking, analyzing, and
presenting program KPIs.
Exceptional Copywriting & Marketing Skills: Ability to craft professional
communications and potentially assist founders with high-level feedback
on pitch decks.
Community Building Experience: Proven ability to foster strong
networking and cohesion within a group.
Global/International Experience: Familiarity with managing diverse
stakeholders and different time zones.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to the Director of Founder Success through Startup Program
Coordination and Execution:
Assist in planning, overseeing, and managing the development and
execution of Seaworthy Collective's programs to include a high volume
of events for each program, curriculum sessions, and meetings across
mentors, government, and industry
Contribute to scaling Seaworthy Collective's programs through
improving processes, playbooks, and policies
Work with the Director of Founder Success to continually revise and
maintain a flexible curriculum that is aligned with current best practices
Administer and iterate to improve surveys and other assessment tools
to capture and analyze data for program planning, decision-making,
and reporting
Provide oversight for interns
Work with the Seaworthy Collective leadership team to identify ways to
incorporate programs into other businesses and collaborative
opportunities.
LOCATION AND START DATE
Location: Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco Counties
Tentative Start date: February 2026
Anticipated Salary [Comiserate with experience]: $80,000-$90,000
Application form:
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