Event Lead - The Longevity Show
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Senior
Remote in USA
RemoteBased in or willing to relocate to New York or the greater NY area; travel to London is required for planning and team alignment.
Sales & Account ManagementBusiness Development & Partnerships
About the job
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a commercial or event leader, ideally within the US market.
- A proven track record of closing sponsorship, partnership, or exhibitor deals and meeting commercial targets.
- Ability to work independently as the sole on-the-ground US team member while reporting to a UK-based Event Director.
- A hands-on, operational mindset, including building sponsorship decks and coordinating onsite loading dock schedules.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders such as CMOs, brand leads, and founders on commercial terms.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, and ability to manage multiple partner relationships and deadlines simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel, including to London for planning and team alignment, and flexibility around key event dates in London and New York.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow the US pipeline of sponsors, partners, and exhibitors for The Longevity Show, identifying prospects across longevity, biohacking, health technology, wellness, pharmaceutical, insurance, and consumer health brands.
- Build tailored partnership packages and commercial proposals, and support the UK sales team with outreach, pitching, and negotiations through to signed contracts.
- Track and report pipeline progress, revenue against target, and partner satisfaction, and feed this information into the Event Director’s overall commercial plan.
- Work with the Content Lead in London to identify and secure high-profile US speakers for the show programme.
- Provide US market intelligence, trends, and audience insights to inform programming decisions.
- Help shape sessions and content formats that resonate with a US longevity audience and attract appropriate talent to the stage.
- Coordinate with Founders Forum’s broader US team and network to secure warm introductions.
- Act as the primary US-based contact for the Javits Center, suppliers, contractors, and local vendors.
- Support the UK team with operational planning for the US show, including exhibitor management, logistics, and production schedules.
- Lead onsite delivery in New York, coordinating with suppliers, partners, and the wider team to ensure a smooth attendee, sponsor, and exhibitor experience across event days.
- Identify risks, gaps, and market-specific requirements early, bringing local knowledge of permits, unions, venue rules, and US health, safety, and insurance norms to operational planning.
- Develop long-term, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, local media, and brands to build the show’s credibility and reach in the US.
- Represent The Longevity Show in the US longevity, wellness, and health-technology ecosystem between events, building the brand’s local profile and reputation.
- Maintain a live map of relevant US partners, brands, agencies, and exhibitors, and monitor the US longevity and biohacking market, competitor events, and emerging trends.
Desired Qualifications
- Existing relationships or a network within the US longevity, biohacking, health technology, wellness, or consumer health brand sectors.
- Experience helping launch a new event or exhibition in a new market.
- Genuine interest in longevity, biohacking, and proactive health.
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, New York or the greater New York area.
About the company
Founders Forum Group runs a global ecosystem for tech founders, senior leaders, and investors, organized around exclusive, invitation-only events that foster high-level networking and knowledge exchange. It also operates a portfolio of related businesses that support startups and scale-ups: Founders Factory (venture studio and accelerator), firstminute capital (early-stage VC), Founders Keepers (executive search for high-growth tech companies), and FF-WIN (Women in Innovation). The group generates revenue from event sponsorships, management fees from its venture activities, and service fees from its accelerator and recruitment arms. The goal is to be a central hub within the global technology landscape, helping entrepreneurs access capital, partners, and expertise across multiple stages of growth.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tech Nation Report 2026 said UK tech reached £1.2 trillion on June 8, 2026.
- Accenture and FF Group launched AI for Growth on April 21, 2026.
- Edelman renewed its strategic partnership with FF Group on June 15, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Event sponsorships and partnership revenue depend on executives attending London Tech Week annually.
- Tech Nation lost its government grant in 2023; staff departures weakened operating depth.
- If UK startup activity shifts to Paris or Berlin, FF Group's founder gravity collapses.
What makes Founders Forum Group unique
- Invitation-only founder network still centers dealmaking, access, and status, not mass-market scale.
- Tech Nation acquisition in 2023 gives FF Group policy reach, reports, and visa leverage.
- Founders Factory, firstminute capital, and Founders Keepers create owned services beyond events.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Mental Health Support
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget