Role Description As we continue to scale, we are seeking a high-energy Partner Manager to strengthen and expand our partner ecosystem, drive partner-sourced revenue, and identify new channel opportunities that accelerate company growth. The Partner Manager will be responsible for managing and growing existing strategic partnerships while building new relationships that generate qualified leads, referral opportunities, reseller agreements, white-label partnerships, and strategic alliances. This role sits at the intersection of sales, business development, and relationship management. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable nurturing executive-level relationships, uncovering growth opportunities, negotiating partnership agreements, and collaborating internally to drive revenue outcomes. Success in this role will be measured by partner engagement, pipeline creation, sourced revenue, partner retention, and expansion of Rise's partner ecosystem. Key Responsibilities - Partner Relationship Management - Serve as the primary relationship owner for existing strategic partners. - Develop and execute account plans for key partner accounts. - Conduct regular business reviews with partners to identify growth opportunities. - Increase partner engagement through enablement, training, co-selling initiatives, and ongoing communication. - Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and decision-makers. - Ensure partners understand Rise's products, services, and value proposition. - Act as the internal advocate for partner needs and opportunities. - New Partner Acquisition - Identify, prospect, and secure new referral, reseller, strategic, and white-label partnership opportunities. - Develop and execute outreach campaigns to recruit new partners and strategic alliances. - Identify opportunities to integrate Rise's payroll and workforce solutions with emerging fintech and crypto ecosystems. - Negotiate partnership agreements and establish mutually beneficial go-to-market strategies. - White Label, Reseller & Strategic Alliance Growth - Identify organizations that can offer Rise services through referral, reseller, embedded, API-driven, or white-label partnerships. - Build relationships with fintech and crypto providers seeking payroll, workforce management, compliance, or employer-of-record capabilities for their customer base. - Develop partnership business cases, revenue-sharing models, and go-to-market plans. - Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Leadership teams to evaluate strategic integrations and ecosystem opportunities. - Drive adoption, revenue growth, and market expansion through partner-led channels. - Pipeline & Revenue Generation - Generate qualified sales opportunities through partner relationships. - Develop and execute co-selling strategies with partners. - Coordinate joint webinars, campaigns, events, and marketing initiatives. - Track partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline. - Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product teams to maximize partner impact. - Consistently contribute to company growth through partner-generated opportunities and revenue. - Partner Enablement - Create onboarding plans for new partners. - Deliver training sessions and product education. - Develop partner-facing resources and sales tools. - Ensure partners have the knowledge and support needed to effectively position Rise solutions. - Establish repeatable processes that improve partner activation and long-term success. Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in partnerships, channel sales, business development, strategic account management, or related roles. - Proven success generating revenue through partner ecosystems. - Experience managing executive-level business relationships. - Strong prospecting, networking, and relationship-building skills. - Ability to negotiate and structure partnership agreements. - Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills. - Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. - Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce. Requirements - Experience in payroll, HCM, HR technology, EOR, PEO, workforce management, fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency industries. - Knowledge of digital asset ecosystems, stablecoin payment solutions, and emerging fintech trends. - Experience managing channel, referral, reseller, technology, or strategic alliance partnerships. - Familiarity with API partnerships, embedded solutions, and white-label business models. - Experience working in a startup or high-growth technology environment. Benefits - Opportunity to build and shape a growing partner ecosystem from the ground up. - High visibility role with direct impact on company growth and revenue. - Exposure to global payroll, workforce management, fintech, and emerging crypto payment ecosystems. - Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving environment. - Significant career growth opportunities as the organization scales. Compensation $120,000 OTE consists of competitive base salary plus performance-based variable compensation tied to partner-generated pipeline, revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and channel expansion.

Role Description The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) seeks a dynamic, and globally engaged individual to serve as the Partners in Peace (PiP) Coordinator. This position serves as the programmatic backbone of the Partners in Peace initiative. The PiP Coordinator will work at the direction of the NCHC International Education Committee Chair and report ultimately to the NCHC Executive Director. The Partners in Peace initiative seeks to connect collegiate honors students and faculty with the legacy of Alfred Nobel and the global pursuit of peace. Through curricular and co-curricular programming and partner institutions, and international events the PiP Coordinator will help NCHC institutions become authentic global ambassadors for peace. This is a part-time, remote position requiring: - Flexibility across time zones - Availability during the NCHC annual conference - Periodic international travel to Oslo, Norway The ideal candidate is passionate about honors education, international engagement, and the enduring pursuit of peace. Duties and Responsibilities - Serve as the primary liaison between NCHC leadership, the International Education Committee, and the Nobel Peace Center. - Oversee programmatic elements and review criteria to align NPC goals with NCHC project outputs, review progress, and address emerging opportunities or challenges. - Collaborate with the NCHC national office to maintain and promote a competitive application process for NCHC member institutions seeking Partners in Peace designation. - Solicit applications from 15–20 institutions per annual cycle, with a long-term goal of building a network of 75+ PiP institutions across the NCHC community. - Maintain a comprehensive and current database of all PiP member institutions, including designation status, project timeline, program documentation, contact information, and assessment outcomes. - Establish and coordinate a review board responsible for evaluating curricular and co-curricular program submissions from NCHC member institutions seeking PiP designation. - Conduct mid-semester check-ins and quarterly meetings with institutions actively pursuing PiP designation to monitor progress, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate momentum. - Review final assessment reports submitted by PiP institutions and compile findings into program-level impact summaries for distribution to NCHC and NPC leadership. - Support Partners in Peace programming at NCHC’s annual conference. - Assume primary leadership responsibility for the planning and execution of the biannual Peace Congress held at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway. - Continuously refine a PiP programming toolkit for use by NCHC member institutions. - Advise member institutions on program design, helping them adapt PiP programming models to local contexts, student populations, and institutional goals. Qualifications - Graduate degree required; doctoral degree preferred. - Demonstrated experience in program coordination, project management, or educational administration. - Demonstrated experience with Peace Education or Research and the study of Alfred Nobel. - Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously. - Experience working with or within higher education, honors programs, or academic associations. - Commitment to the mission of NCHC and the values embodied by the Partners in Peace initiative. - Ability to work independently in a remote or distributed team environment. - Comfort with digital collaboration tools, database management, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office, shared document platforms). - Willingness and ability to travel internationally to Oslo, Norway at least once annually. - Availability for occasional evening or early-morning meetings across time zones. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in international education, global citizenship programming, or peace and conflict studies. - Prior involvement with NCHC or familiarity with the honors education community. - Background in curriculum development or academic program design. - Experience building and managing volunteer or review committees. - Familiarity with Nobel Peace Prize history and laureates. - Proficiency in community management platforms or learning management systems. - Prior experience coordinating large-scale events or conferences. Applications Applications should include a cover letter addressing the following points: - Description of your interest in the position, including discussion of how you meet the qualifications above. - A vision statement that sets forth your goals and plans for the Partners in Peace program, which may include an assessment of the current program strengths, weaknesses or gaps you plan to address. Applicants must also include a letter of support from their supervisor indicating 1) approval of the application and 2) the nature of any institutional support that would be available to the candidate. Compensation The Partners in Peace Coordinator is a 1099 contractor position and provides an annual stipend of $12,000 paid monthly. If university support for travel is not available, a travel allowance to attend Partners in Peace annual programming, including Oslo trips, and the NCHC Annual Conference may be included. Employment benefits are not included.

Role Description Naveera Technology LLC is seeking experienced C-Suite technology leaders (CEO/CTO/CIO/CDO/SVP/Chief Procurement Officer) to join our Strategic Partnership Program (Commission-Based Model). This is a high-impact, commission-based role designed for leaders who want to leverage their network to drive innovation while earning industry-leading referral rewards. Responsibilities - Identify and connect Naveera with potential clients or decision-makers. - Facilitate introductions and strategic discussions with enterprise stakeholders evaluating AI, Data Engineering, Cloud, Analytics, or IT services partners. - Support initial partnership conversations and help align Naveera’s capabilities with enterprise procurement and compliance requirements. - Enable long-term strategic partnerships that create opportunities in staffing, project delivery, managed services, and digital transformation initiatives. - Collaborate with our team during deal qualification (optional). Qualifications - Current/Former CEO, CTO, CIO, CDO, VP, Director of Engineering/Data, Chief Procurement Officer. - Strong network in USA, UK, APAC enterprises or startups. - Experience in Data, AI, Cloud, or Digital Transformation. Benefits - Commissions Based Model on Fixed and Time and Material Projects: Competitive, market-aligned commission structure based on overall project value, with higher incentives for larger and strategic engagements. - Zero Fulfillment Risk: Naveera manages end-to-end delivery, execution, and ongoing support, ensuring a seamless experience for both partners and clients. - Executive Alignment: Transparent payout model based on actual revenue realization and collections, ensuring clarity and trust. - Tax Consideration: Commissions are calculated on the invoice value excluding applicable taxes (US).

Create new opportunities by identifying unmet needs and shaping early-stage initiatives. Build strong partnerships with senior client leaders and lead complex deal development to drive sustainable growth across key accounts.