Omidyar Network is a philanthropy whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility.
About the role
In this role, you will help shape how frontier technology develops and who has the capital and convening power to influence that trajectory. Our portfolio includes some of the most consequential AI companies of the decade, and our partners include the people writing the policies, papers, and standards that will govern these technologies for the next two decades.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of relevant experience. Strong candidates may come from:
- Early-stage venture capital, especially with a track record of sourcing or working on technical deals and a desire to broaden the aperture beyond pure financial return
- Technology journalism, especially reporters who have moved past writing about the industry to wanting to shape it
- Strategy, business development, or growth roles at a technology startup, particularly where you have had to operate cross-functionally and externally
- A bias toward originating. This role is for someone who finds opportunities, builds relationships, and starts things — not someone who waits for deal flow to arrive
- Strong written and verbal communication. A meaningful share of your impact will come through writing — memos, briefings, op-eds, decks — and through how you show up in rooms
More about this role
Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force that, harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech's trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. So far, we have committed more than $1.94 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the world's brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Our programs and policy team focuses on the key drivers of our shared digital future: the culture, the governance, and the business of digital tech. Through our grant making and advocacy, we aim to shape more intentional societal governance and amplify our shared agency. We collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including investors, tech firms, policymakers, consumers and workers to guide tech's trajectory and establish coalitions and countervails in civil society. Programs team members join Omidyar Network from a wide...
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