Cofounder Business Development Officer

at 创客天下 - Hangzhou Global Startup Competition
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted May 31, 2025
Category Administration
Business Development
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

About the job

Job Opportunity: CEO/Cofounder (International Innovation Competition Project)

Location: Remote

About the Role

We're seeking a visionary CEO or Cofounder with global perspective and entrepreneurial drive to lead our team in the International Talent Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition. You'll spearhead pitch presentations, resource acquisition, and post-competition establishment in places like Hangzhou, with opportunities to win up to 5 million RMB in funding and comprehensive support packages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Competition Strategy & Execution
  • Develop winning strategies and refine business plans/pitch decks to highlight technological differentiation and market potential
  • Lead end-to-end competition participation (preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds), delivering compelling presentations to expert judges
  • Resource Mobilization & Market Entry
  • Establish connections with Hangzhou government agencies, industrial parks, and VC firms to facilitate company registration and operations
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with competition requirements (e.g., establishing legal entity in Hangzhou within 1 year)
  • Global Collaboration
  • For international teams: Bridge cultural and operational gaps (contract translation, localization strategies, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Professional Background:
  • 3+ years in tech startup leadership or executive roles, preferably with successful fundraising/pitching experience
  • Interested in Chinese/Asian markets, particularly Hangzhou/Yangtze Delta ecosystem (e-commerce, AI, biotech, etc.)
  • Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional public speaking and negotiation skills (English preferred)
  • Strong technical commercialization acumen with ability to articulate business value
  • Preferred Experience:
  • Previous international competition awards or cross-border expansion leadership

Competition Benefits

  • Funding Opportunities:
  • Grand Prize: 5M RMB + 2M R&D grants (no equity requirement)
  • Additional tiered awards up to 200K RMB
  • Strategic Support:
  • Access to Alibaba ecosystem, government incentives, and investor networks
  • Complimentary business tours (including subsidized office space and talent housing)
  • Global Visibility:
  • G20-host city platform with international media and investor exposure
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