Iterative is an accelerator that invests exclusively in startups in Southeast Asia. Founded in March 2020 by Hsu Ken Ooi and Brian Ma, Iterative has raised $65M across 2 funds, invested in 65+ companies, 120+ founders and the total value of Iterative companies is now worth $1.2 billion.
Our investors include Cendana, K5 Global, Village Global, Goodwater Capital with participation from a large network of Silicon Valley founders and execs including Arash Ferdowsi (Dropbox), Achmad Zaky (Bukalapak), Andrew Chen (General partner a16z, Uber), Qasar Younis (Former COO YC, Applied Intuition), David Shim (Foursquare), Kum Hong Siew (Head of Airbnb Asia), Moses Lo (Founder, Xendit), and many more.
Iterative, as an organization, has 4 distinct functions and as a result, a team for each function.
Recruiting – Find startups for Iterative to invest in
Investments – Decide whether Iterative should invest in a startup
Iterative Founders – Help the founders Iterative has invested in
Support – Make Iterative a first class organization
Iterative is currently a team of 13 and growing quickly across each of these teams.
Can't find anything that interests you in our list of open roles? First, thank you for your interest in Iterative; second, fill in an open application! Your profile may spark inspiration on what capabilities we should add to the team.
Even if it isn't the right time yet, we would love to know that you're out there. We would love to reach out to you when we do create a role you may be interested in.
Solving such complex problems requires a diverse team. If you think that you may not meet all the requirements that we have listed but feel you could do the job anyway, please apply anyway! Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles they don't meet all the criteria for; we don't want that to be a barrier for you to explore a role with us. We're constantly working to improve how we write our JDs & conduct interviews to mitigate the impact of our unconscious biases, and also welcome any feedback you may have to help us get the best talent.
Our team is 100% remote but we prefer people who are either in Southeast Asia or in the US.
These are the Iterative values. They’re not for everyone but if they speak to you, you might be just what we’re looking for.
Iterate or Die – We take this literally. Ship early, get continuous feedback, and boldly experiment. If not the organization will die.
Empathy is Our Competitive Advantage – Our success depends on our ability to empathize with other people in the organization and the community.
Be Realistically Ambitious – The best strategy for making a big impact is to be realistic, have a plan and be ambitious.
Responsibility is a Privilege, Not a Right – Being part of Iterative means being given responsibility for a part of our business. Be a good steward of that responsibility by being accountable, diligent and open-minded.
At Iterative, we are on a mission to empower startups across Southeast Asia, and we believe that great talent can come from anywhere! If you’re looking to become part of an exciting and fast-growing accelerator while feeling a bit adventurous, we invite you to consider an open application with us. We’re led by an inspiring team including founders Hsu Ken Ooi and Brian Ma, and supported by esteemed investors from Silicon Valley, yet we depend on passionate individuals like you to push boundaries. This role is fantastic for those who see themselves contributing to any one of our four key functions: recruiting, investments, supporting founders, or enhancing our own organization. By submitting an open application, you’re not just another resume; you’re igniting potential ideas and possibilities we may not have even considered yet. Even if our current roles aren’t the right fit for you, your unique skills might inspire our next big project. We care about finding diverse talents who may not meet all traditional criteria, so please don’t hesitate! At Iterative, we cherish values such as empathy and realistic ambition, and if these resonate with you, let’s engage. Our remote-first culture means you can work from anywhere, ideally in Southeast Asia or the US. So, if you’re looking to innovate and tackle complex challenges with a diverse team, we’d love to hear from you!
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