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Job description
Co-Founder / President & COO — Accelerator Media
Accelerator Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building an edtech media franchise with startup energy. We produce the Curiosity Entangled podcast and are developing the Insectopia franchise; an animated series and an AI‑powered mobile AR game that gets kids outdoors discovering biodiversity. The long‑term vision includes documentaries and independent films that inspire curiosity and centuries‑thinking on a global scale.
We have a 10‑member international board, products in development, and creative momentum. What we’re missing is a business‑minded co‑leader to build the other half of this organization.
The Role
You would co‑lead Accelerator Media alongside the founder, owning the business, financial, and operational strategy of the organization. You’d have equal standing in leadership and decision‑making, working with the founder and board to shape the direction of a growing nonprofit media organization.
What You’d Own
Fundraising strategy: grants, corporate sponsorship, foundation support, and revenue generation
Financial planning and budgeting as the organization scales
Operational systems and infrastructure to support growth
Partnership development across edtech, media, and gaming sectors
Business model development, including potential B‑corp spinoff for IP equity
Board engagement on governance, strategy, and sustainability
What We’re Looking For
Experience in nonprofit or startup business development, fundraising, or operational leadership
Someone who hears about creative traction and immediately thinks about funding models, revenue streams, and growth
Financial planning skills
Comfort with ambiguity and early‑stage building
A genuine connection to the mission: using technology and storytelling to inspire curiosity and long‑term thinking
Edtech, media, or gaming familiarity is a plus but not required. What matters more is that you know how to build a sustainable organization and want to build one that matters.
What’s Already Built
501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in 2019, operations launched in 2024
10‑member international board
Curiosity Entangled podcast in active production
Insectopia animated series: 22‑page pitch bible and proof‑of‑concept voiced animatic
Insectopia Explorer mobile game: working prototype on Hugging Face integrating computer vision and AI
Compensation
This is a sweat equity role. There is no salary at this stage. The organization is pre‑funding, sustained by volunteer labor and small board contributions. Building sustainable funding is a core reason this role exists. Compensation will be equitable once funding allows, and there is potential for IP equity through a B‑corp spinoff as the organization scales. This is a true co‑leadership position with equal standing.
Reach out if you want to build something that inspires curiosity and long‑term thinking about our shared future.
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Worksite address
portland, ME, 04122, US
Who can apply
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