• 3+ years in recruiting, EdTech, talent community, staffing, marketplace, mentor / expert network, operator network, or ecosystem roles
• Strong understanding of fractional specialists, operators, consultants, or expert talent and how startups engage them
• Experience working directly with founders, operators, talent partners, mentors, experts, or ecosystem partners
• Proven experience in matchmaking, talent matching, introductions
• Experience creating value through relevant talent matches, expert connections, referrals, curated introductions, or support opportunities
• Ability to build a resident / member profile: expertise, functional strengths, ideal startup fit, work style, availability, business priorities, and ideal connections
• Experience designing or running high-value talent-facing or operator-facing formats will be a plus
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• High ownership and comfort in a fast-moving, low-structure startup environment
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Existing startup / operator / talent ecosystem network in Dubai is a strong plus
• Experience in Web3 / AI ecosystems is a plus
• Experience facilitating talent introductions, founder-operator matching, or expert / mentor matching is a strong plus