Accelerating Startups – DreamIt NYC (Talk / Happy Hour)

February 29, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  Events, News

ACCELERATING STARTUPS

iLab: Thursday, 3/1, 3.30pm

presentation by:
Mark Wachen (HBS ’94), Managing Director, DreamIt NYC
Jess Bloomgarden (HBS ’12), CEO/Founder, Aftersteps

Working on a startup?  Come to this special session to learn about the
benefits provided by startup accelerator programs.  Learn what
accelerators are, what it takes to get accepted, and what the programs
provide including seed money, mentorship, office space, and much more.

The session will be led by Mark Wachen, the Managing Director of
DreamIt NYC, one of the world’s premiere accelerator programs.  Wachen
was previously the Founder/CEO of Optimost, the company that pioneered
multivariate testing on the internet, and was acquired in 2007 for $52
million.  Joining Mark will be Jess Bloomgarden, the CEO/Founder of
Aftersteps (and current HBS student).  Jess, who was a member of the
DreamIt NYC 2011 class, will share her experiences at DreamIt, and
discuss the benefits she received from being in an accelerator program.

HAPPY HOUR

 

 

Thursday 3/1, 6-8pm

 

 

SCVNGR, 175 Second Street Cambridge, MA 02142

Find out what DreamIt is really like from those who have been there and done
that at our happy hour.

Meet DreamIt and Alumni at the offices of SCVNGR/LevelUp, one of our
portfolio companies.
Please RSVP here:  http://dreamit.ticketleap.com/meet-dreamit-in-cambridge/

[JOBS] Head of Special Projects at Box, Inc.

February 28, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

Head of Special Projects at Box, Inc.

The head of strategic projects will report directly to the CEO and be responsible for creating, managing, and generating new strategic opportunities and initiatives for Box. The head of special projects will be responsible for organizing, researching, and planning various activities such as Box’s involvement with the federal government, entertainment community, CIO landscape, and more. The head of special projects will also be responsible for coordinating with internal and external constituencies and helping facilitate the execution of these programs successfully.
This is the ideal role for someone looking to join one of the fastest growing startups in Silicon Valley, work in a frenetic and highly charged environment, and participate in and generate a diverse set of programs, working directly with the CEO and key executives.
Example project include:
• Coordinate gathering of top technologists in federal government
• Plan CIO meetings and events on behalf of CEO and key executives
• Help launch Box’s philanthropic projects, including Box.org
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and research about the market, key strategies ,and new initiatives
Requirements:
• Strong network and experience spanning Federal Government, entertainment, and finance industries required
• BS/BA from a leading university; MBA a plus
• Professional experience in business development, sales, or marketing
• Strong track record of leading groups, councils, teams, or organizations
• Experience at a technology startup a plus
• Incredibly strong organization and communication skills are a must

About Box:
Box is leading the way for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises to share, collaborate, and store content online. Box currently has more than 10 million users and over 100,000 businesses (including 82% of the Fortune 500). Additionally, we were recently named 18th on Forbes’ list of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies, ranked 2nd Best Place to Work within Mid-Sized Bay Area Companies by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and 4th on the San Francisco Business Times’ list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. Box is privately held, having raised $162 million from investors include Andreessen-Horowitz, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, NEA, Bessemer, Salesforce and SAP.
To apply, email [email protected]

[JOBS] Summer Internships at Dafiti (Brazil)

February 24, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

Dafiti (www.dafiti.com.br) is Brazil-based online fashion retailer of shoes, apparel and accessories, founded in January 2011 by Malte Horeyseck (HBS ’10) and three other co-founders, and backed by Rocket Internet (European VC-fund backer of various companies around the world like Groupon International, Zalando, Jamba,  eDarling, etc.).

 

The company successfully established itself as the #1 fashion retailer in its core market, Brazil, and entered various other Latin American markets (i.e. Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico). It was awarded the prize of best Brazilian startup of 2011 (http://bit.ly/ztWV3l).

We are looking to hire ~5 interns to join Dafiti’s team this summer. We have opportunities in Sourcing, Marketing, Logistics/Warehouse, Finance and Private Label (“a start-up within a start-up” that is now launching Dafiti’s leading private label, a fast-fashion brand, targeted primarily at 18-29 year old females and males).

 

Interns should exhibit have a passion for e-commerce, an analytical mindset and flexibility to work in a start-up environment. Passion for apparel and/or some knowledge of Portuguese are well received, but are not required.

 

We offer in turn an extremely enriching and rewarding start-up experience in a fast-paced environment. We will provide the HBS intern with a huge amount of responsibility, flexibility and opportunities to practice his/her leadership potential.

 

Interested candidates can reach out directly to Malte Horeyseck ([email protected]) and Luca Marini ([email protected]) with questions and/or an application (attaching a resume and a brief explanation of their interest for the opportunity and potentially business function of preference).

[JOBS] Summer Internships at GREE

February 22, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

Are you passionate about all things mobile and social? Want to be a part of where gaming is going?

Kickstart your mobile gaming career at GREE in our pilot summer internship program starting this June!

Our first ever group of interns will oversee a project from start to finish with crucial impact on the related product, while joining in GREE’s convivial and close-knit start-up culture with after-work parties, weekly executive lunches, and the chance to make international connections for your future career.

We have paid opportunities for MBA candidates and undergraduates entering their senior year, all based in our spacious San Francisco China Basin office. We’re offering roles across multiple departments, including:

Product Marketing
Product Management
Engineering
Consumer Operations
UI Design
Developer Relations
Finance

Check out our available positions here: http://gree-corp.com/?g=jobs&s=working

Be a pioneer in our pilot internship program, and come change how the world plays!

About us:
GREE is Japan’s fastest growing tech company, with a 200% rise in income over the past year and record high net sales of $536 million last quarter. With the acquisition of Bay Area-based mobile gaming platform OpenFeint in April 2011, GREE has expanded its network to over 190 million users and 7500 games worldwide, and continues growing with studios in Tokyo, San Francisco and Beijing, and offices opening in London, Seoul, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sao Paulo and Dubai. Our commitment and passion for bringing great games to a global audience is unmatched, and we’re always on the lookout for amazing people to join our team.

[JOBS] Sugar Inc- Strategy and Business Development Intern

February 21, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

Sugar Inc- Strategy and Business Development Intern

Sugar Inc: Sugar’s mission is to entertain and delight its audience withinsanely addictive content and commerce. Through an online globalnetwork, Sugar brings to life what is personally relevant to modern women everywhere– whether it’s a red carpet moment, an inspiring fitness tip, or an exclusiveshopping event. Sugar has over 25 million monthly unique visitors worldwide.The company was founded in 2006 by Lisa and Brian Sugar and is backed by leading investors Sequoia Capital and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). PopSugar Network, PopSugar TV, & PopSugar City is comprised of 16 distinct lifestyle and entertainment sites covering topics that include celebrity, fashion, shopping, beauty, entertainment, food, health, and more. By engaging our readers to share their personal views, style, stories, and advice with us and each other, PopSugar Network is building the most friendly and vibrant community for women anywhere online.

http://www.Popsugar.com ShopStylewww.shopstyle.com is a social shopping destination that brings together the most fashionable stores and the best brands, allowing users to cross-shop hundreds of thousands of apparel, home decorating, and kids products — all in one place. Sugar Inc. is looking for a Strategy and Business Development Intern for Summer 2012 in our New York or San Francisco Office. This person will have the opportunity to play a role in assisting with key strategy and operations projects across our Media and Commerce portfolio of brands.

Responsibilities Include: -Strategy and Operations work on new ecommerce business(s) -Business Development projects: explore, analyze, and structure strategic business opportunities -Audience Development projects: identify and acquire new partners and expand/enhance current partnerships -Data analysis and research to identify opportunities for growth and improvement

Qualifications: -Current MBA Candidate at Top Tier School -Solid understanding/knowledge of online media and ecommerce space -Proven ability to execute and manage multiple time-sensitive, cross-functional and complex projects -Ability to thrive and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment -Strong modeling capabilities and analytical skills -Exceptional attention to detail -Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation sills -Location flexible depending on preference. Will require regular travel between NYC and San Francisco offices

[JOBS] Sageworks Capital – Senior Software Developer

February 14, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

Position Overview:

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled software developer to help us leverage and build upon our core expert system. The position will require software development work in a fast-paced, intense environment. Ideal candidates are developers who “live to code and code to live”; they must be passionate about software development.

 

Responsibilities:

 

•             Build, enhance, and maintain world-class web applications

•             Conduct focus groups, develop product specifications, build prototypes, and write test plans

•             Perform QA and bug fixing work during the training phase

 

Qualifications:

 

•             Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

•             Experience in web application development and Object-Oriented Design and Programming is required

•             Experience with the following web technologies is preferred: ASP.NET, C#, SQL, VBA, Javascript, HTML, CSS, XML

•             Experience in delivering commercial strength software products used by thousands of users

•             Excellent communication skills

•             Strong attention to detail

 

Compensation:

 

The role offers a very competitive base salary along with full health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Applicants should email their resumes to Brandt Leahy at [email protected]

[JOBS] Sageworks Capital – Project Manager

February 8, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

 Company Overview:

Sageworks Capital is revolutionizing the way privately-held companies gain access to capital through our proprietary web platform.  Sageworks Capital’s cloud-based platform allows borrowers to increase their pool of prospective lenders from beyond traditional banks to include private and institutional investors.  Sageworks Capital is a newly-formed subsidiary of Sageworks, Inc. and is based in New York City.

 

Sageworks is a leading financial technology and information firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina (www.sageworksinc.com). Our patented, web-based technology rapidly analyzes financial information and uses artificial intelligence to aggregate and interpret financial data on privately-held companies.  Thousands of accounting firms and financial institutions use Sageworks’ software and financial data in their operations.  We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine and Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S. Sageworks has a deliberately unique environment and culture that is casual but extremely results-oriented. We hire assertive, directed individuals who are goal-oriented and are committed to our vision of changing how financial information is used by business people.

 

Position Overview:

The Project Manager will also be responsible for driving the full life cycle of new products from business concept through to product development and market delivery. As a result, the right candidate will have strong communication skills and a desire to drive business results.

 

We are looking for candidates with exceptional leadership experience, strong intellect, and the ability to execute with excellence. The right person is an outside-the-box thinker who is looking for personal and professional success.  As a role within a high-growth company, the range of initiatives is dynamic and will provide exposure into multiple areas of the company. The Project Manager will be afforded an excellent opportunity to grow with the company and develop a rewarding professional career track.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage numerous simultaneous projects in a dynamic environment
  • Delegate tasks to developers and finance professionals
  • Set goals for each project in a timely and effective manner
  • Communicate effectively between different segments of the company
  • Make decisions quickly on a daily basis
  • Manage product maintenance including identification and repair

 

Qualifications:

  • Leadership experience in project management, technology, finance, consulting, or related fields
  • Ability to communicate effectively in and across teams; must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Track record of results-oriented achievements and successful strategy execution
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to get tasks accomplished in a timely manner
  • Adapt to an entrepreneurial environment and culture quickly
  • PMP Certification NOT required
  • Strong undergraduate GPA (3.7+ )

 

Applicants should email their resumes to Brandt Leahy at [email protected]

 

 

[JOBS] Sageworks Capital – Business Development Associate

February 8, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

Company Overview:

Sageworks Capital is revolutionizing the way privately-held companies gain access to capital through our proprietary web platform.  Sageworks Capital’s cloud-based platform allows borrowers to increase their pool of prospective lenders from beyond traditional banks to include private and institutional investors.  Sageworks Capital is a newly-formed subsidiary of Sageworks, Inc. and is based in New York City.

 

Sageworks is the leader in the financial analysis of privately held companies (www.sageworksinc.com).  Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, our mission is to turn complex financial data into actionable intelligence that empowers people to make better financial decisions.  Our patented, web-based technology rapidly analyzes financial information and uses artificial intelligence to aggregate and interpret financial data on privately-held companies. Thousands of accounting firms and financial institutions use Sageworks’ software and financial data in their operations.  We have been recognized by Inc. Magazine and Deloitte as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S. Sageworks has a deliberately unique environment and culture that is casual but extremely results-oriented. We hire assertive, directed individuals who are goal-oriented and are committed to our vision of changing how financial information is used by business people.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a high-energy, self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our newly formed team in New York City.  Interested applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. over 3.5.  We require detail-oriented and focused individuals.  The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced, start-up environment and will have a diverse skill-set to meet varying responsibilities.

 

Responsibilities:

The position requires working along-side the senior management team as well as client facing activities:

  • Source and organize meetings with prospective customers and partners
  • Create highly effective presentations for clients and investors
  • Prepare marketing materials and manage communications with clients
  • Assist in research for the development of new products

Requirements:

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or above
  • Strong understanding of and experience with customer service
  • Sound organizational management and attention to detail
  • Desire to own projects and drive results
  • Ability to work independently in a start-up environment

 

Compensation:

The role offers a base salary along with full health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Applicants should email their resumes to Brandt Leahy at [email protected]

Quidsi.com 2012 Summer Internship Program

January 18, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  Events

Quidsi’s 2012 Summer Internship Program – Application Deadline 1/19/2012

Quidsi owns and operates Diapers.com (baby care), Soap.com (health, beauty and household essentials), BeautyBar.com (prestige beauty), Wag.com (pet products) and YoYo.com (toys). As one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in the country (we’ve grown from two employees in 2006 to over 700 in 2011), it’s an exciting time to imagine where your career could go and it all starts with our upcoming 2012 Summer Internship Program. Those interested in applying may do so via the HBS Career Center and on campus interviews are scheduled to take place Tuesday, February 7th. Feel free to reach out to Kelly Hillyer in Campus Recruitment with any questions ([email protected] or 973-842-4128). Quidsi’s website is www.quidsi.com.

Start-up Roles at ZocDoc, NYC

November 21, 2011  |  No Comments  |  by rameez  |  News

We’re hiring at ZocDoc.  Are any of your friends in need of a job?  If so, I’ll give you an iPad2 for getting them a job.

 

If you forward any email this week, make sure it’s this one. The company I work for - ZocDoc the #1 Best Place to Work in New York City, will give you an iPad2 if you refer someone they hire! Just forward this email to your friends. Below are available positions – please read through to see if one might be right for you or someone you know!

 

To have them apply, have them send their resume, cover letter to [email protected] and make sure they include YOUR name (so we know who to send the iPad2 to!).

 

Salespeople!

Outside sales positions available in AtlantaBostonChicagoDallasHoustonLos AngelesNew YorkPhiladelphiaPhoenixSan FranciscoWashington DC – and more! Please have 4+ years of outside experience.  Inside sales positions available in New York City. Please have 2+ years of smiling and dialing.


Former bankers and consultants!

Bring it on, brainiacs! We are looking for great minds in sales operations and strategic sales. These are positions that work very closely with our executive team. We are also on the lookout for one very special person to become the ZocDoc Chief of Staff.

 

Software Engineers!

If a four monitor setup, an old school Street Fighter arcade, and a feeling of accomplishing something genuinely useful to humanity appeals to you, let’s talk.

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Below are even more jobs!
To see every available position, check out zocdoc.com/careers

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