🚀 We're Hiring: Head of Global Business Development (Vietnam–Canada)

Canada Global Ventures (CGV) is on a mission to connect ambitious global founders with the Canadian startup ecosystem. As a fast-growing venture network and accelerator, we help startups scale into Canada while unlocking investment opportunities for local investors.

Now, we’re expanding our global reach—starting with one of our most strategic markets: Vietnam.

🌏 About the Role

We’re looking for a Head of Global Business Development to lead CGV’s operations and growth strategy in Vietnam. This is a full-time leadership role reporting directly to the CEO.

You will represent CGV on the ground, identify and support top-tier founders, and build a strong bridge between investor communities in Vietnam and Canada. You’ll be working across early-stage venture ecosystems, supporting high-potential teams through their global expansion journeys.

This is a rare opportunity to shape cross-border impact at scale.

🛠 What You’ll Do

Ecosystem & Market Development

• Lead CGV’s expansion strategy across Vietnam

• Build partnerships with accelerators, universities, innovation hubs, and government agencies

• Represent CGV at events, pitch nights, and investor forums
  

Startup Sourcing & Founder Support

• Identify startups ready for international scaling

• Guide founders on pitching, fundraising, and market-entry

• Manage Vietnam’s founder pipeline for CGV Pitch Days and programs
  

Investor Network Growth

• Build relationships with Vietnamese angels, family offices, and early-stage funds

• Introduce Canada-based investment opportunities

• Support investor education, syndication, and capital flow
  

Cross-Border Collaboration

• Align closely with the CGV team in Canada

• Ensure smooth communication and founder-investor matching across both markets
  

✅ What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, investment, or startup ecosystem leadership

• Deep familiarity with both the Vietnamese and Canadian markets

• Track record working with startups, accelerators, or venture capital

• Experience raising or facilitating investments

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable operating independently
  

Bonus Points

• Experience in international expansion or global startup programs

• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese

• Willingness to travel internationally as needed
  

🌟 Why Join CGV?

• Be a founding team member shaping CGV’s Vietnam strategy

• Work with high-potential global founders and active investor networks

• Build a career that spans continents and creates real startup impact

• Competitive compensation with performance incentives

• Join a mission-driven, fast-moving venture ecosystem
  

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to: careers@canadagv.com Subject line: Head of Global Business Development

📍 Location: Vietnam – Canada 🕒 Status: Full-time - Reports to: CEO, Canada Global Ventures