Innovation Ambassador

Go Vertical ICM supports founders, inventors, startups, and innovation teams building hardware and hybrid products in MedTech, FemTech, consumer electronics, and other innovation-driven sectors.

Our work focuses on helping innovators move from idea to execution through R&D, product development strategy, commercialization guidance, and market-readiness support.

As we continue growing our founder ecosystem, we are looking for mission-driven Innovation Ambassadors who can help us expand access to opportunities, resources, and programs for serious builders.

About the Role

The Go Vertical ICM Innovation Ambassador role is designed for people who are connected to founders, startups, innovation communities, healthcare ecosystems, product development networks, universities, accelerators, investors, or women founder communities.

This is a flexible, relationship-driven ambassador opportunity for individuals who want to support innovation and help founders discover Go Vertical ICM’s grants, programs, and product development resources.

Innovation Ambassadors will help amplify Go Vertical ICM’s mission and connect relevant founders and innovation teams to the right opportunities.

What You’ll Do

As a Go Vertical ICM Innovation Ambassador, you may help by:

• Sharing Go Vertical ICM opportunities, resources, and announcements with your network
• Referring founders, inventors, startups, and innovation teams who may benefit from Go Vertical ICM programs
• Helping grow the Go Vertical ICM LinkedIn community
• Supporting awareness around founder opportunities such as the Innovation Grant, Strategic Discovery, and CAP
• Engaging with Go Vertical ICM content on LinkedIn
• Introducing relevant ecosystem partners, mentors, clinicians, founders, investors, or innovation leaders
• Participating in selected founder-focused conversations, panels, or roundtables when relevant

Who We’re Looking For

This opportunity may be a strong fit if you are a:

• Startup ecosystem builder
• Founder community leader
• MedTech, FemTech, or HealthTech mentor
• Clinician or healthcare innovator
• Product development professional
• Engineer, designer, or R&D expert
• Angel investor or investor network connector
• University entrepreneurship or innovation leader
• Accelerator, incubator, or venture studio operator
• Women founder community advocate
• Founder who wants to help other founders access support

Ideal Background

We are especially interested in people with networks or experience in:

• MedTech
• FemTech
• Women’s health
• Consumer electronics
• Hardware startups
• Hybrid products
• Product development
• R&D
• Commercialization
• Startup growth
• Innovation ecosystems
• Founder support
• Clinical innovation
• University entrepreneurship

What You’ll Receive

Go Vertical ICM Innovation Ambassadors may receive:

• Public recognition as a Go Vertical ICM Innovation Ambassador
• Visibility through LinkedIn features or ambassador spotlights
• Opportunity to be listed as part of the Go Vertical ICM ambassador network
• Early access to selected founder opportunities and announcements
• Invitations to innovation conversations, founder roundtables, or ecosystem activities
• Referral opportunities for paid Go Vertical ICM programs, where applicable
• A chance to help founders access meaningful product development pathways

Compensation

This is not a retainer-based role.

Ambassadors may be eligible for referral-based compensation when referred founders or companies enroll in paid Go Vertical ICM programs, subject to program terms.

Referral compensation is not paid for grant applications, grant selection, likes, comments, followers, or general engagement.

Why This Matters

Many founders have strong ideas but lack access to the structure, guidance, and product development support needed to move forward.

At Go Vertical ICM, we believe innovation deserves more than inspiration.

It deserves execution.

The Innovation Ambassador program is designed to help more founders discover the support, opportunities, and ecosystem they need to build real products with real impact.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming a Go Vertical ICM Innovation Ambassador, please send us a message introducing yourself, your background, and the founder or innovation communities you are connected to. We are starting with a small, curated group of ambassadors and will review applications on a rolling basis.