[Remote] Business Development Director - Startups & VC's
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pegasystems is a growth-oriented organization focused on partnerships, sales, and ventures. They are seeking a Business Development Director to build and scale the Launchpad for Startups program, collaborating with investors and AWS to drive engagement and referrals within the startup ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Build and deepen strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, startup partners, and AWS for Startups to drive referrals, Cosell opportunities, and joint motions
- Design and run the Launchpad for Startups program, including program structure, benefits, onboarding, enablement, and feedback loops
- Generate a consistent flow of qualified startup leads by engaging investors’ portfolios, accelerator cohorts, and AWS startup teams
- Drive joint campaigns and events (webinars, portfolio workshops, demo days, digital programs) with VCs, accelerators, and AWS to build awareness and signups for Launchpad
- Create joint success stories, narratives, and assets that showcase the value of building on Launchpad early—helping investors, AWS, and Launchpad GTM teams pitch and win together
- Own ecosystem-sourced pipeline and reporting, ensuring clear visibility into deal flow, traction, and ROI from investor and startup partnership activity
- Act as Launchpad’s ambassador within the VC and startup community, representing our vision, building advocacy, and expanding our presence across new funds, programs, and regions
Skills
- 12+ years of experience in cloud partnerships, VC/platform roles, startup business development, or B2B software GTM roles
- Demonstrated success building ecosystem programs with investors, accelerators, or cloud partners that drove measurable pipeline and revenue
- Proven experience running joint GTM campaigns (cobranded content, webinars, events, digital programs, success stories)
- Track record of converting relationships into leads and closed business, ideally with startups or ISVs
- Strong storytelling and communication skills, with examples of content or programs you helped drive across investor, founder, or cloud audiences
- High ownership and start up like bias for action, with the ability to build motions from the ground up in a fastmoving environment
Benefits
- Competitive global benefits program inclusive ofpay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
- Annual bonus OR commission
- Benefits and other incentives
Company Overview
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