Executive Board Member - Telos Circle
Building Europe's Future, One Connection at a Time
About This Role
Join the founding team of Telos Circle as we build Europe's most ambitious network of researchers, founders, and builders. As an Executive Board Member, you'll be instrumental in expanding our movement from Vienna across European universities and research institutions. This is a volunteer leadership position for someone who wants to shape the future of European innovation while building an exceptional network and gaining experience that will define their career.
Role Summary
You'll work directly with our founder to establish Telos Circle chapters at top European universities, orchestrate high-impact events, and create the social presence that attracts Europe's brightest minds. Success means turning individual universities into nodes in a continental network where breakthrough ideas emerge from unexpected collisions between disciplines.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and community building—you'll help define what Telos becomes while building the systems and relationships that make it happen.
What Success Looks Like
* University Expansion
: Successfully launch Telos chapters at 3-5 major European universities within 12 months
* Event Impact
: Organize and execute events that consistently attract 50+ researchers, students, and founders per gathering
* Network Growth
: Build relationships with key faculty, department heads, and student leaders across target institutions
* Digital Presence
: Grow our social media following to 10,000+ engaged followers across platforms
* Project Pipeline
: Help facilitate at least 5 meaningful research collaborations or startup projects from our network
Key Responsibilities
University Outreach & Partnership Development
* Identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders at target universities (Cambridge, ETH Zurich, TU Munich, KTH Stockholm, etc.)
* Develop partnerships with student organizations, research groups, and faculty members
* Create standardized processes for launching new Telos chapters across European cities
Event Strategy & Execution
* Design and execute high-signal events: paper clubs, research showcases, founder panels, and hands-on workshops
* Coordinate with speakers from our network of Harvard, Berkeley, and Cambridge connections
* Manage event logistics, from venue sourcing to attendee experience
Digital Strategy & Community Building
* Lead our social media strategy across LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram
* Create compelling content that showcases breakthrough research, member achievements, and upcoming events
* Build and maintain our online community platform for ongoing member engagement
Operational Excellence
* Help establish systems and processes for rapid scaling across multiple cities
* Collaborate on funding strategy and sponsor relationship development
* Support the development of our Vienna residency program
Strategic Partnerships
* Identify and cultivate relationships with key industry partners, research institutions, and funding organizations
* Represent Telos at conferences, academic events, and startup gatherings
* Build bridges between our network and established innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
Essential
* Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
* Experience with event planning and community management
* Strong social media and digital marketing capabilities
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
* Fluency in English; additional European languages highly valued
* Current student, recent graduate, or early-career professional with strong academic/professional network
Highly Valued
* Background in STEM, particularly AI, biotech, longevity research, medicine, or engineering
* Experience with university partnerships or academic outreach
* Existing connections within European research institutions
Personal Qualities
* Extreme agency and ownership mindset
* Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration
* Genuine passion for scientific breakthrough and European innovation
* High intellectual curiosity and first-principles thinking
* Collaborative spirit with a "no ego" approach to team building
What We Offer
Unparalleled Network Access
* Direct connections to leading researchers at Harvard, Cambridge, Berkeley, and top European institutions
* Regular interaction with successful founders, VCs, and industry leaders
* Access to exclusive events, research previews, and funding opportunities
Accelerated Learning & Growth
* Mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and world-class researchers
* Front-row seat to cutting-edge developments in AI, biotech, and longevity research
* Real-world experience building and scaling an organization from the ground up
Meaningful Impact
* Help shape the future of European innovation and scientific collaboration
* Build something that could genuinely accelerate breakthrough research and company formation
* Create lasting change in how Europe approaches ambitious, interdisciplinary problems
Career Development
* Exceptional addition to your resume/CV that demonstrates leadership and vision
* Strong recommendation letters and references from our advisory network
* Potential pathway to full-time opportunities as Telos grows
* Skills and experience directly applicable to future startup, research, or consulting roles
Ready to help build Europe's future? Send us your story and vision for expanding Telos across the continent.
Telos Circle is committed to building a diverse, inclusive community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and perspectives.