Ecosystem Manager, Venture Capital

BX Studio

About BX Studio

BX Studio is a digital agency specializing in Webflow website design and development, SEO, and AEO. We partner with clients to create high-performing websites and deliver SEO and AEO strategies that drive results. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional quality and building long-term client relationships. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, technical expertise, and dedication to staying at the forefront of digital best practices.

The Role

BX Studio is looking for a relationship-driven Ecosystem Manager, Venture Capital to build and develop strategic partnerships across the venture capital and startup ecosystem.

This role will focus on establishing strong relationships with venture capital firms and other organizations supporting venture-backed companies, creating a network of trusted partners and identifying opportunities for BX Studio to support companies within their portfolios.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a digital agency, understands the venture capital and startup ecosystem, and is a natural relationship builder who is comfortable developing partnerships with investors, founders, and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- VC Ecosystem Development: Identify and build relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, venture studios, founder communities, and other relevant organizations within the startup ecosystem.

- Partnership Development: Develop strategic partnerships that create value for both BX Studio and its partners,



including opportunities to support venture-backed and portfolio companies.

- Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with VC partners, platform teams, investors, founders, and other key stakeholders.

- Networking: Proactively develop BX Studio's presence within the VC and startup community through introductions, networking, industry events, conferences, and relevant ecosystem activities.

- Portfolio Engagement: Work with VC partners to identify opportunities where BX Studio's digital agency expertise can support companies within their portfolios.

- Partner Activation: Develop initiatives that strengthen partner relationships, including introductions, referral opportunities, events, educational initiatives, and other cooperative activities.

- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with BX Studio's leadership and internal teams to connect partnership opportunities with the appropriate people and capabilities within the agency.

- Partnership Pipeline: Maintain visibility into prospective and existing partnerships, follow-ups, introductions, and opportunities to ensure relationships continue to progress.

- Market Awareness: Stay informed about relevant VC firms, emerging funds, portfolio activity,



startup communities, and broader developments within the venture ecosystem.

Who You Are

Required:

- 5+ years of proven experience in partnerships, business development, ecosystem development, partner management, or a similar relationship-focused role.
- At least 3 years of experience working within a digital agency environment.
- Strong understanding of the venture capital and startup ecosystem and how VC firms work with and support their portfolio companies.
- Experience developing relationships with senior stakeholders, such as investors, partners, founders, executives, or business leaders.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop trusted, long-term partnerships.
- Understanding of digital agency services and the value an agency can provide to growing and venture-backed companies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships, conversations, introductions, and follow-ups simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify new partnership opportunities.

Bonus:

- An existing network within the venture capital, startup, accelerator, or founder ecosystem.
- Previous experience developing VC, referral, channel, or strategic partnership programs.
- Experience working directly with venture-backed startups or portfolio companies.
- Experience representing a company at VC, startup, technology, or industry events.

📌 Ecosystem Manager, Venture Capital (Canada)
🏢 BX Studio
📍 Canada