OUR TEAM

Grid110's team includes established and connected leaders across entrepreneurship, venture capital, community development, product, education, and social impact. We support a diverse community of startups and entrepreneurs through free access to programs, community and critical resources. Our mission is to make the entrepreneurial path more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. We have supported 300+ companies through our programs (70% women founders, 77% founders of color) across a variety of different business verticals and stages.


The Marketing Lead at Grid110 is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s brand presence, overall messaging, and industry awareness. This role ensures that Grid110’s mission, programs, and impact are effectively communicated to founders, funders, partners, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. With a strong focus on content creation, community engagement, and brand positioning, this role plays a critical part in expanding Grid110’s reach, amplifying its founders and community, and supporting its fundraising efforts.

The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic communicator with experience in marketing, content creation, and brand storytelling. Experience working with founders and early-stage startups is a huge plus. This individual should be highly organized, skilled in brand storytelling, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and proficient in Canva, Mailchimp, Notion, Airtable, and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Threads, YouTube) and social media management tools is essential.

Who you are/ What we’re looking for:

  • Team player with strong interest in building an inclusive community that supports entrepreneurs and the LA startup ecosystem.

  • LA-based with interest and availability to represent Grid110 at events in LA on a regular basis.

  • We are driven by the following core values and we hope you are too: empathy, generosity, community and belonging.

  • Strong organizational qualities and skills, such as collaborative teamwork, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritize and a high degree of integrity and creative problem solving.

  • Self-starter with an ability to move quickly and efficiently while comfortable within a fast-paced (and sometimes ambiguous) startup environment.

  • Resourceful with a no-job too small attitude.

  • Comfortable working in a virtual/ remote environment.

Responsibilities:

Marketing & Brand Strategy (40%)

  • Develop and execute content strategies across all social media, newsletters, and our website to highlight Grid110’s impact, programming, and founder success stories.

  • Design graphics and marketing collateral for all external and internal communications, ensuring a compelling, authentic voice and consistent brand presence.

  • Track and analyze key marketing performance metrics to refine strategy and improve engagement.

Community Engagement & Social Media (30%)

  • Manage and grow Grid110’s presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Threads, and YouTube.

  • Draft compelling copy for social media, internal Slack announcements, website updates, and email newsletters including updates for different audiences including alumni, partners, funders, mentors, and extended community, ensuring a strong and cohesive brand voice.

  • Monitor social media trends and adjust strategies to increase reach and engagement.

  • Actively engage with Grid110’s online community by responding to comments, messages, and relevant industry conversations.

Program & Event Marketing (30%)

  • Develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote program applications and event attendance.

  • Lead marketing efforts for key program milestones, including cohort selection announcements, in-program updates, and wrap-ups.

  • Collaborate with ecosystem partners for cross-promotion of events and initiatives.

  • Support partnership development and donor engagement initiatives as it relates to the fundraising campaign.

  • Support PR and media outreach efforts to increase visibility of Grid110’s work.


MEET THE TEAM

We are community leaders, strategists, entrepreneurs, operators, educators, and catalysts for change.

 
 
 

SHRINA KURANI
Executive Director

ALI ZAFIRIS
Director of Operations

JUAN YOUNG
Program & Community Manager

 
 
 
 

ESTELLE POTDEVIN Program & Community Associate

MICHELLE SANTA ANA
Executive Assistant

 
 
 
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AVERY POLLICK
Entrepreneur in Residence

TREVOR WILKINS
Entrepreneur in Residence

JOE MAGEE
Entrepreneur in Residence

BOMANI MINTZ-JOHNSON
Entrepreneur in Residence

 
 

JAMAILA HOLDER Mentor in Residence

AMBER JACKSON Mentor in Residence

JORESA BLOUNT Mentor in Residence

LAURYN NWANKPA Mentor in Residence

 
 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
 

MEGAN SETTE
Board Chair

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JADE TURNER-BOND
Board Member

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JARED GOODNER
Board Member

ROHIT GUPTA
Board Member

 
 
 
 

EMMA MAYERSON
Board Member

MIKI REYNOLDS
Board Member

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PRASHANT SAMANT
Board Member

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STEPHEN KANE
Emeritus

 
 
 

 
 

FOUNDING TEAM

Founding Chairman: Stephen Kane

Co-Founders: Jared Goodner, Miki Reynolds, Prashant Samant, Megan Sette, and Justin Wolske