Executive Director

Type: Full-Time or Part-TimeV-Sum is a private community that brings together founders, operators, investors, technologists, and industry leaders to discuss emerging technologies and high-impact topics through curated events, interviews, and content. We've met for 5 years - and no one pays for events. Everything is curated. We are looking for our first Executive Director. This is a highly autonomous role for someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing exceptional events, creating content, and helping a professional community thrive. You will be responsible for professionalizing and operating V-Sum on a day-to-day basis. You will be the primary operator responsible for ensuring things get done consistently and professionally. The V-Sum community is global, tight-nit, and full of people who help each other win. Your job is to help the community win.

What You’ll Do: Community Development Build relationships with members and prospective members Conduct outreach to gather feedback and identify opportunities Interview community members for spotlights, demos, and content Help identify topics, speakers, and discussions that matter most to the community Recruit members to participate as hosts, moderators, speakers, and contributors Events Plan and execute 6–8 V-Sum events annually Support 6–8 partner or sponsored events annually Coordinate venues, logistics, speakers, registration, communications, and attendee experience Manage event budgets and vendor relationships Ensure every event reflects the quality and standards of the V-Sum community Validate and support ongoing media opportunities for our community members. Content Conduct interviews and moderate discussions Coordinate recording and publication of content Create or edit basic video and social media content, or quickly learn the tools required Work with community members to identify valuable stories and educational content Sponsorships Support sponsor outreach and relationship management Ensure sponsors receive agreed-upon visibility and recognition Manage sponsor communications, invoicing, and fulfillment Build long-term relationships with sponsors and partners Operations Own the annual operating budget Maintain calendars, workflows, communications, and operational systems Use modern software tools to keep the organization organized and running smoothly Continuously improve processes and documentation

What Success Looks Like: Events are consistently delivered at a high level Community members feel connected, heard, and engaged Sponsors renew because they receive value Content reflects the interests of the communityV-Sum operates professionally and reliably You'll never tolerate a slide.

What We’re Looking For: Experience organizing events, communities, programs, or professional networks. V-Sum events are virtual and we're even operating them for corporate clients now. Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfort interviewing professionals and facilitating discussions Experience with modern productivity, calendar, CRM, and collaboration tools Experience with or willingness to quickly learn video editing tools Ability to work independently with minimal oversightA genuine interest in connecting people and building professional communities Compensation Compensation will be competitive and based on experience. We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates and are prepared to offer benefits for the right person. If you are the type of person who naturally organizes people, follows through on commitments, and enjoys creating meaningful experiences and relationships, we’d love to hear from you.