Inception Partner Manager - Public Sector, Energy, and CAE

Startups are driving disruptive innovation across the AI-powered sectors of cybersecurity and financial services, due to recent technological advances in deep learning, generative AI, large language models, and more. NVIDIA supports these new technologies by partnering with top startups to leverage AI, HPC, and high-performance computing. NVIDIA Inception, a global program supporting AI and GPU-accelerated startups, provides go-to-market support, expertise, and technology. There are more than 40,000 startups across industries in NVIDIA Inception, with significant growth in strategic government-related and power startups. You will work closely with the most innovative AI startups in cybersecurity and fintech to change, define, and transform the ecosystem. We are looking for an Inception Partner Manager for Public Sector tech, Energy, and CAE (computer-aided engineering) startups to build, drive and accelerate adoption of NVIDIA solutions. As an Inception Partner Manager, you will be responsible for expanding our startup ecosystem influence from recruiting to early adoption to technical adoption and go-to-market acceleration. What you’ll be doing: Engage with leading startups focusing on platform adoption, co-selling opportunities and go-to-market initiatives Scout, identify, and recruit top Public Sector Tech, Energy, and CAE (computer-aided engineering) startups to join NVIDIA Inception program Expand the NVIDIA Inception program ecosystem by aligning with leading research labs, venture capital firms, government agencies, and industry software vendors (ISVs) Collaborate with developer relations managers and account managers to develop strategies and resources that provide full support for startups and execute go-to-market activations with cross-functional teams Report on data-driven key business metrics to show impact on startup ecosystems Generate reports on relevant trends and perform market analysis What we need to see: BS/MS or equivalent experience Minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience such as startup accelerators and incubators, executive or management positions at startups or platform ecosystem development Strong knowledge of AI at the edge, including threat detection, physics simulation tools, and agentic systems for power generation and management Strong understanding of Public Sector and Energy ecosystems focusing on AI startups. Can-do attitude and high energy with leadership and excellent interpersonal skills, and possess the ability to learn complex concepts in a fast-paced environment Strong skills in organization, follow-up and follow-through, and oral and written communication, in person and virtually. Ways to stand out from the crowd: Background in a venture-backed startup or exit A deep network of connections into AI startups and VCs or equivalent experience focused on Military Industrial technology, power sectors, and computer-aided engineering (CAE), along with related fields. Direct military experience, work in or with the defense primes, in the energy sector, and/or relevant technologies is a plus Background with deep learning and/or other AI technologies in simulation, robotics, autonomy, or energy control systems Comfortable using AI companion tools to enhance productivity NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 247,250 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits . Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 1, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.