Job Description

About Endeavor: Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global organization with a mission to unlock the transformational power of entrepreneurship by selecting, supporting, and investing in the world\xe2\x80\x99s top founders. Today, Endeavor has established a presence in 40+ markets across Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and underserved areas of Europe and the United States. Endeavor supports more than 2,000 entrepreneurs whose companies generated combined revenues of over $28B in 2021 and have created more than 3.9M jobs. Endeavor\'s unique entrepreneur-first model and network of trust provide a platform for founders to dream big, scale up, and pay-it-forward to the next generation of entrepreneurs.
About Endeavor Catalyst: Endeavor Catalyst is Endeavor\xe2\x80\x99s rules-based, co-investment fund that invests in the companies of Endeavor Entrepreneurs. With $500M in Assets Under Management across four funds, Endeavor Catalyst has made 260+ investments in 35+ markets to date and counts 46+ companies valued at $1B+ in its portfolio. Endeavor Catalyst offers a unique opportunity for Endeavor to become financially self-sustaining by investing in the very entrepreneurs it supports while generating access to world-class companies and meaningful returns for investors. Endeavor Catalyst has over 500 Limited Partners (LPs) across 40+ markets.
Summary: The Regional Head for Endeavor Catalyst in MENA will be in charge of cultivating Endeavor Catalyst\xe2\x80\x99s presence and relationships in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). They will be playing a key role in building a network of co-investors, LPs, and community members in the region to plug Endeavor Catalyst into the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and vice-versa, connect them with Endeavor Entrepreneurs and the greater Endeavor Network worldwide.

Requirements:
Responsibilities Include:

• Develop a deep understanding of, and meaningful relationships with, the venture capital and private equity community in your region to actively support the Endeavor Catalyst co-investment model
• Own the relationships with Endeavor Catalyst\xe2\x80\x99s Limited Partners in the region and ensure they are engaged with the Endeavor Community
• Connect with prospective Limited Partners in the region, effectively communicating Endeavor Catalyst\xe2\x80\x99s value proposition, and developing these relationships for future funds
• Cultivate world-class network of mentors and partners to support the high impact entrepreneurship movement in your region
• Be a thought leader in your region on emerging markets, and have an opinion showing and leveraging Endeavor Catalyst\'s unique position and assets
• Working together with the Events team at Global and other Endeavor offices in the region to create meaningful programs and events for the Endeavor Catalyst Community
• Support our Endeavor Entrepreneurs (EEs) and Endeavor pipeline companies from around the world interested in entering the region by connecting them to the right regional offices, mentors, partners, and funds in your region to help them grow \xe2\x80\x93 working in close collaboration with the Entrepreneur Experience (EX) team.
• Support the region in finding and supporting the best entrepreneurs by leveraging the relationships you\xe2\x80\x99re building in the community.
• Building programs and products that engage and showcase the value of Endeavor to the broader community of co-investors and future endeavor candidates
• Working together with the regional offices\' Managing Directors, Marketing Teams, and EX Teams to deliver the best experiences for Endeavor Entrepreneurs and high-potential candidates

As a mission-oriented company, Endeavor seeks someone who is aligned with our values:

• Entrepreneur First: You are mission-oriented and believe in Endeavor\xe2\x80\x99s model to change the world through high-impact entrepreneurship
• Go Big: You are someone whose curiosity drives them to dream (and execute!) big as Endeavor reimagines its service offerings to entrepreneurs. You proactively identify gaps, improve processes and anticipate challenges, and have a strong ability to synthesize large amounts of information and complex ideas.
• Network of Trust: You\xe2\x80\x99re great with people! You naturally build and maintain relationships with key players and have the superior interpersonal skills needed to build trust with our entrepreneurs, mentors, and teams in over 40 markets.
• Pay It Forward: You\xe2\x80\x99re someone with a service-oriented attitude who asks, \xe2\x80\x9cWhat can I do?\xe2\x80\x9d before asking, \xe2\x80\x9cWhat can I get?\xe2\x80\x9d You are a team player with a knack for problem-solving.
• One Endeavor: You\xe2\x80\x99re comfortable working across cultures and will thrive on working with colleagues in over 30 different countries around the world on joint projects and knowledge sharing about in-country context and portfolio information. You have a vision for what you want to do in-region to build Endeavor Catalyst Network, and you have a bias for action to make it happen.
• Always Agile: You believe in the importance of planning but never hesitate to change plans in the face of new data and circumstances. You can wear many hats, are open to change, and can be a creative problem-solver. You are resourceful, adaptable, flexible, and able to work calmly under pressure.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant work experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, or another start-up environment. Strong existing knowledge of Endeavor and/or prior work experience in an Endeavor office is a plus.
• Deep interest in tech, venture capital as an industry, and regional macro and micro trends.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills - it helps to be friendly, gregarious, confident, and great with people. You naturally build and maintain relationships with key players for Endeavor\xe2\x80\x99s work in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and are comfortable navigating the highest levels of the business community.
• Proficiency in Arabic (written and spoken) preferred.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and/or Adobe InDesign a plus.
• Willingness to travel both regionally and internationally.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent healthcare
• Unlimited paid time off
• Network of 500 amazing colleagues in 40+ markets around the world