Glossary
Key terms you’ll see across Startery
Common Terms
Agent
Agent
An AI-powered tool that helps scope projects, manage timelines, and assist human Operators or clients with workflows.
Analyst
Analyst
An intermediate Operator—typically a college junior or senior—skilled enough to work on independent deliverables with guidance from a PM or Associate.
Apprentice
Apprentice
An entry-level Operator, often a college freshman/sophomore or recent high school grad. Works under guidance and earns experience on smaller project tasks.
Associate
Associate
A skilled Operator—usually a recent graduate or early-career professional—who can independently handle project deliverables and collaborate within Guilds.
Benefits
Benefits
Startery Operators unlock perks based on their level, including pay raises, healthcare access (via Healos), workspace stipends, mentorship, and profit-sharing.
Bounty
Bounty
A posted opportunity for a small, specific task. Any accepted Operator can claim and complete it for payment.
Client
Client
A startup, nonprofit, or organization that hires Operators or Guilds for project work. Clients pay for bundles or tracks and collaborate with Operators through the platform.
Engagement Manager (EM)
Engagement Manager (EM)
A senior Operator (3–5 years experience) who leads client relationships and ensures project success by managing strategy and delegating execution to PMs and Guilds.
Founding Partner / Elder / Partner Emeritus
Founding Partner / Elder / Partner Emeritus
Experienced leaders who’ve helped shape Startery’s mission. Often act as stewards, advisors, or vision holders across the ecosystem.
Guild
Guild
A small team of Operators working together on a client project. Usually cross-functional (e.g., Designer + Developer + PM).
Launchpad
Launchpad
The onboarding sprint where applicants are vetted and assessed through real project simulations. Only the top 1% advance to become paid Operators.
Operator
Operator
A vetted person in the Startery community who takes on paid project work. Includes all levels, from Apprentice to Partner.
Operator Levels
Operator Levels
A structured path that defines an Operator’s pay, scope of work, and leadership opportunities—ranging from Apprentice to Partner.
Partner
Partner
An Operator with 5+ years experience who takes leadership over divisions, clients, or communities within Startery. Responsible for strategy, growth, and mentoring others.
Project Manager (PM)
Project Manager (PM)
A mid-level Operator (1–2 years experience) who leads Guilds, oversees execution, manages deadlines, and ensures client deliverables are met.
Scoping Call
Scoping Call
A session between a client and Startery team (usually PM or EM) to define project goals, deliverables, timelines, and pricing.
Tracks
Tracks
Startery’s four main skill categories: Strategy, Design, Technology, and Growth. Operators specialize in one or more tracks for project assignments.