Own Austin based founder programs with a focus on events, community, anchor presence, partnerships, and brand positioning in a way that turns founders into advocates and qualified leads.

Events & Community Ownership: own an events roadmap and anchor program while building scalable processes and metrics.
Partnerships & Ecosystem: forge VC/accelerator partnerships to expand reach and drive collaboration with ecosystem amplifiers.
Brand & Engagement: represent the platform in the local startup scene and cultivate a loyal founder community that converts to customers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Events Strategy: Build and execute a comprehensive events roadmap tailored to Austin's distinct founder audiences, from curated dinners and intimate gatherings for established founders to creative, high-energy formats (workouts, wellness, social events) that resonate with earlier-stage seed and Series A founders. Manage budget and track program success metrics.
Community Building: Foster relationships with VCs, startup founders, and ecosystem builders across Austin and key Texas markets. Create a network that generates qualified customer leads.
Program Excellence: Own end-to-end event planning and execution, including establishing Rho's presence with at least one major anchor event in the market. Implement scalable systems to maintain quality as programs grow.
Partnership Development: Build strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, and community organizations, including the ecosystem amplifiers that reach the widest founder and investor audiences (e.g., Capital Factory and leading local accelerators). Create opportunities that expand Rho's reach.
Customer Engagement: Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events that strengthen brand loyalty.
Brand Ambassador: Represent Rho in the Austin startup ecosystem, building relationships that position us as the go-to banking platform for founders and displace the entrenched incumbents.

Requirements

5-7 years of hands-on experience building and scaling engaged professional communities, with demonstrated success in growing membership and driving meaningful engagement metrics year over year
Strong existing network within the Austin and broader Texas startup ecosystem, including established relationships with founders, operators, VCs, and other key ecosystem players that can be leveraged for partnerships and programming
A "boots on the ground" mentality and a proven ability to become ubiquitous in a market quickly, meeting people at scale and turning connections into community
Deep understanding of startup ecosystem dynamics, terminology, and founder/operator needs across different stages, with the ability to create targeted programming that delivers genuine value to both established and emerging founders
Strong sense of taste for events and community initiatives that resonate in the startup ecosystem with the founder audience
Track record of establishing strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and community champions to amplify reach and impact
Data-driven approach to community building with experience setting and tracking relevant KPIs, running experiments, and using insights to optimize community initiatives
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the proven ability to connect authentically with diverse community members both online and in-person
Background working at a high-growth startup, VC firm, or scaleup in a community, marketing, or ecosystem role
Prior experience building communities specifically for B2B SaaS, fintech, or enterprise software companies

Nice to Have

Active social media presence and personal brand within the startup ecosystem, particularly on platforms like Twitter/X and LinkedIn where the community gathers, is a plus

Benefits

Diversity is a core value at Rho. We're passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all those involved with our mission, including employees, contractors, candidates, customers and vendors. We believe every member of the Rho community enriches our ability to provide a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the market, identify problems, and drive solutions that align with our mission. We welcome all qualified applications and support each of our Rho'ers with ongoing professional growth opportunities.
equity, healthcare benefits and paid time off.

Rho

3.0 Glassdoor

Experience the Cohesion EffectRho is a different kind of CRO built around connection. We’re a community of curious minds and problem solvers who believe that clinical research is about strong collaboration with all involved: sponsors, investigators, sites, and patients. Our comprehensive suite of clinical development services and areas of specialized expertise reflect our relentless drive to be part of something bigger.We don’t just navigate challenges, we thrive in them by forging stronger bonds. Personal connections are what make us different. That’s the Cohesion Effect.

Founded in 1984

Durham, North Carolina, USA

773 employees (14 in marketing)

www.rhoworld.com

40% recommend to a friend

54% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

7.2K

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$238

Traffic Source Mix

36.6%

Direct

46.8%

Referral

5.8%

Social

9.6%

Paid

1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~773

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

10 (1% of company)

Median Career Experience

9 years

Median Tenure

1.8 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

People

Marketing Leadership

Justin Wolz

VP, Marketing

At the company for 4 years 1 month

Christine Farrier Rosemin

Head of Partner Marketing

At the company for 1 year 9 months

Kate M. Reilly

Executive Director, Marketing and Communications

At the company for 2 years 5 months

Zac Giffin

Senior Marketing and Communications Manager

At the company for 1 year 3 months

Funding

Last Raise

Angel, 41 years ago

Funding History

Oct 1984
Angel

Recent News

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Nov 6, 2025 • PR Newswire

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Sep 3, 2025 • citybiz

Responsibilities

Events Strategy: Build and execute a comprehensive events roadmap tailored to Austin's distinct founder audiences, from curated dinners and intimate gatherings for established founders to creative, high-energy formats (workouts, wellness, social events) that resonate with earlier-stage seed and Series A founders. Manage budget and track program success metrics.
Community Building: Foster relationships with VCs, startup founders, and ecosystem builders across Austin and key Texas markets. Create a network that generates qualified customer leads.
Program Excellence: Own end-to-end event planning and execution, including establishing Rho's presence with at least one major anchor event in the market. Implement scalable systems to maintain quality as programs grow.
Partnership Development: Build strategic relationships with VC firms, accelerators, and community organizations, including the ecosystem amplifiers that reach the widest founder and investor audiences (e.g., Capital Factory and leading local accelerators). Create opportunities that expand Rho's reach.
Customer Engagement: Cultivate a vibrant community among Rho customers through targeted programming and exclusive events that strengthen brand loyalty.
Brand Ambassador: Represent Rho in the Austin startup ecosystem, building relationships that position us as the go-to banking platform for founders and displace the entrenched incumbents.

Requirements

5-7 years of hands-on experience building and scaling engaged professional communities, with demonstrated success in growing membership and driving meaningful engagement metrics year over year
Strong existing network within the Austin and broader Texas startup ecosystem, including established relationships with founders, operators, VCs, and other key ecosystem players that can be leveraged for partnerships and programming
A "boots on the ground" mentality and a proven ability to become ubiquitous in a market quickly, meeting people at scale and turning connections into community
Deep understanding of startup ecosystem dynamics, terminology, and founder/operator needs across different stages, with the ability to create targeted programming that delivers genuine value to both established and emerging founders
Strong sense of taste for events and community initiatives that resonate in the startup ecosystem with the founder audience
Track record of establishing strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and community champions to amplify reach and impact
Data-driven approach to community building with experience setting and tracking relevant KPIs, running experiments, and using insights to optimize community initiatives
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the proven ability to connect authentically with diverse community members both online and in-person
Background working at a high-growth startup, VC firm, or scaleup in a community, marketing, or ecosystem role
Prior experience building communities specifically for B2B SaaS, fintech, or enterprise software companies

Nice to Have

Active social media presence and personal brand within the startup ecosystem, particularly on platforms like Twitter/X and LinkedIn where the community gathers, is a plus

Benefits

Diversity is a core value at Rho. We're passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all those involved with our mission, including employees, contractors, candidates, customers and vendors. We believe every member of the Rho community enriches our ability to provide a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the market, identify problems, and drive solutions that align with our mission. We welcome all qualified applications and support each of our Rho'ers with ongoing professional growth opportunities.
equity, healthcare benefits and paid time off.