Director of AI Innovation Ecosystem Development
Massachusetts Technology CollaborativeBoston, Massachusetts, United States • Massachusetts, United States
Posted October 14, 2025
100000 - 130000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative strengthens the competitiveness of the tech and innovation economy by driving strategic investments, partnerships, and insights that harness the talent of Massachusetts. As a unique public agency, MassTech supports business formation and growth in the state’s technology sector, helping Massachusetts lead in the global digital economy. To achieve that goal, we: * Build strategies, strengthen connections, assist companies, make investments, and lead programs; * Develop meaningful collaborations across industry, academia, and government, turning shared challenges into economic opportunity; and * Support the Commonwealth’s tech sector with a strategic focus on talent, ecosystems, and innovation infrastructure across key divisions and programs. Learn more about the work of our seven core divisions: the Massachusetts AI Hub, Massachusetts Broadband Institute, Center for Advanced Manufacturing, MassCyberCenter, Massachusetts eHealth Institute, Innovation Institute & Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC).
Job Description
The Massachusetts AI Hub is building a world-class ecosystem to connect startups, researchers, investors, and end-users in artificial intelligence. This Director of AI Innovation Ecosystem Development will lead efforts to strengthen the community and advance innovation through leadership, program design, and outreach. The role involves working with stakeholders to build relationships, monitor program outcomes, and advocate for the Hub's mission.
Requirements
- 7+ years’ experience in startup ecosystems, innovation hubs, venture capital, or economic development.
- Strong knowledge of AI, machine learning, or adjacent technology domains.
- Proven ability to design and execute programs serving multiple stakeholder groups.
- Experience facilitating cross-sector working groups, roundtables, or advisory councils.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills across startups, investors, corporates, government, and academia.
- Experience promoting initiatives through events and media.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define KPIs and measure impact.
- Proven experience delivering presentations and speaking effectively in group or public settings.
Benefits
- Generous health and dental insurance coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Hybrid work environment
- Opportunity to shape a next-generation AI innovation ecosystem
- High-visibility role
- Resources and flexibility to launch new programs and partnerships
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment