Business Growth Strategist

Top 3 Must‑Knows About the Role

1. Own growth & partnerships – craft strategy, pitch new partner orgs, and drive user acquisition end‑to‑end.
2. Founding‑team impact – work side‑by‑side with the founders, take big‑ticket decisions, and share in the upside. Chance to grow into Head of Strategy or beyond.
3. Competitive salary - with revenue split or equity options (your choice!). 

About Us

We’re a fast‑growing EdTech platform that runs global academic competitions—trusted by Harvard Political Review, The Harvard Crimson, MIT Engineers Without Borders and more. Our mission is to spark curiosity and opportunity for students everywhere.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll work side‑by‑side with the founders to shape how we scale. From crafting the growth roadmap to rolling up your sleeves on Saturday morning at a live competition, you’ll own big, visible outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Design & drive growth strategy – Identify and test new acquisition channels, craft user‑lifecycle initiatives, and report on impact.
• Build partnerships – Source, pitch, and close new partner organizations (schools, corporates, sponsors). Own the relationship end‑to‑end.
• Lead sales conversations – Prep decks, jump on calls, and convert prospects; you’re the face of our brand.
• Oversee competition ops – Coordinate logistics for online rounds (often Saturday or Sunday AM EST) to make finals unforgettable.
• Own special projects – From launching a monthly leaderboard to refining our pricing model—if it moves the needle, it’s yours.
• Collaborate like crazy – Work cross‑functionally to turn ideas into reality.

You Might Be a Great Fit If

• You’re excited by ambiguous, zero‑to‑one challenges and want real responsibility early in your career.
• Comfortable jumping on early‑morning or weekend events when the mission calls (we’ll comp your time back elsewhere).
• Natural relationship‑builder who loves talking to customers and partners.
• Data‑curious: you look at metrics before you make a call and after you ship.
• Strong project‑management chops—deadlines, checklists, and follow‑through are your love language.
• Fresh graduates with the right hustle and curiosity are absolutely encouraged to apply.)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with revenue split or equity options (your choice!).
• Travel to conferences for business development.
• A front‑row seat as we build a category‑defining company—and the chance to grow into Head of Strategy or beyond