Startup Program Executive: Acquisition and Pitch Competitions Focus - 6 month co

Please note this is a temporary contract, starting in October/November and ending in May 2026.

An exciting role has opened up in the Investor and Startup team to enhance and build out our pitch competitions, for an individual looking to experience the VC ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and learn about startup from the team responsible for LEAP, Money20/20 Middle East. Blackhat and LEAP EAST.

The Startup Acquisition Executive would identify high-potential startups across various industries, communicate the value of our events, and facilitate connections with investors, media, partners, and customers.

1) Support with the administration of our Startup Pitch Competitions:

• Outreach to global startups and scaleups to apply for the program
• Ensure that all startup applications have been vetted
• Liaise with all competition semi-final and grand finale judges
• Run the competition on site in conjunction with the AV team and other members of the Investor & Startup Team

2) Work with the cross-functional teams to source the highest quality startups, and ensure all startup competition entrants are legitimately registered as exhibitors

3) Collaborate with the investor team to source competition judges

4) Support with ad hoc requirements across our investor and startup programs

5) Database Management and Analysis: Maintain accurate databases of startups across all events

6)Post-Event Evaluation and Improvement:

• Gather feedback to evaluate conference success and identify areas for enhancement.
• Contribute insights for continuous improvement and future event planning.
• Support with LEAP Impact reporting

Candidate should have some basis of knowledge about Venture Capital and knowledge of the Startup ecosystem. Written English mandatory and spoken Arabic is preferable. Candidate should be organised, curious and motivated to work in a fast paced, engaged team.

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.  

 To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.  

 Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

 Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.