Foreground is partnering with Emerge a startup factory that builds and scales multiple ventures in AI and Web3. Unlike traditional companies they dont focus on a single project. They operate several businesses at different stagessome in early development some in active growth and others already listed on top exchanges.
Their approach is executiondriven fastpaced and handson. They look for smart analytical professionals who thrive in environments where they need to think build and adapt quickly. Emerge does not function like a corporate entity its structured to operate at the speed of opportunity.
They focus on highgrowth industries particularly AI blockchain and emerging digital markets. Their teams work remotely but remain highly collaborative ensuring rapid decisionmaking and alignment across projects.
The Role: Program Manager
The Program Manager will take ownership of one or more ventures within Emerge ensuring strategic and operational efficiency. This is not a structured corporate project management role it requires an entrepreneurial mindset strong problemsolving skills and the ability to handle different aspects of a business at once.
Candidates with backgrounds in investment banking management consulting or highgrowth startups will find this role particularly relevant as it involves financial modeling investor relations strategic planning and handson business .
This role requires the ability to work across multiple functions including:
- Fundraising and investment strategy
- Business development and partnership management
- Marketing positioning and growth strategy
- Operations and process optimization
If you are looking for a welldefined role where responsibilities are fixed this is not the right fit. If you want a position where you take ownership solve problems and drive growth this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Key Responsibilities
- Business & Investment Strategy
- Develop and refine business models and investment strategies for assigned ventures.
- Work with investors and funding partners to secure investment and manage capital allocation.
- Conduct financial modeling valuation analysis and market research to support strategic decisions.
- Prepare and present investment decks and fundraising proposals.
- Business Development & Partnerships
- Identify and engage with potential partners investors and stakeholders.
- Structure and negotiate partnerships strategic alliances and revenuesharing agreements.
- Expand venture outreach through targeted networking and business growth strategies.
- Marketing & Growth Strategy
- Oversee market positioning brand development and user acquisition strategies.
- Manage digital and communitybuilding initiatives particularly in Web3related ventures.
- Align product marketing and business goals to ensure a cohesive growth strategy.
- Operational
- Oversee daytoday and performance tracking across assigned projects.
- Ensure teams are aligned with business goals and key operational processes are optimized.
- Develop and implement scalable business operations models to support growth.
- MultiFunctional Leadership & Adaptability
- Take ownership of assigned projects ensuring alignment with Emerges strategic objectives.
- Be flexible adapt roles and responsibilities based on business needs and market opportunities.
- Work across different functions ensuring speed and problemsolving at every stage.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for professionals who:
- Have 35 years of experience preferably in investment banking management consulting or highgrowth startups.
- Are analytically strong with experience in financial modeling due diligence and datadriven decisionmaking.
- Understand venturebuilding and scaling strategies particularly in AI blockchain or digital markets.
- Have strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage investors and business partners.
- Can manage multiple priorities shifting between investment strategy business development and operational as needed.
- Are proactive problemsolvers who can work independently and take full ownership of their work.
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset able to think beyond structured roles and drive where needed.