Venture Leader CDL,Rockies -Haskayne School of Business

Description

The Haskayne School of Business invites applications for a Venture Leader. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Creative Destruction Lab-Rockies (CDL-Rockies) is a cohort-based, new venture mentorship program at the Haskayne School of Business. CDL-Rockies helps innovators transition from science projects to high-growth companies, inviting some of the world's top, early-stage technology ventures to Calgary for this innovative 9-month program. After a rigorous application and selection process, the CDL-Rockies program engages senior entrepreneurial leaders, as well as noted scientists, economists, investors and graduate students in the support of new venture founders with a goal to prepare these founders for seed stage financing and accelerated growth.

CDL-Rockies currently supports three cohorts of up to 75 ventures annually in each of prime science (Prime), energy transition (Energy), and agriculture technology / food security (AgriFood). This is a full-time Limited Term 1 year position.

This position reports to one of two stream managers, who fall under the Director of Ventures.

This position normally works Monday to Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M, 7 hours per day (35 hours per week), although extended or alternative hours (evenings and weekends) and travel will be required based on the needs of CDL-Rockies. This position is required to maintain complete confidentiality regarding all business matters and to exercise a high degree of professionalism in the execution of his/her duties.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

CDL Network Engagement

• In collaboration with CDL Global, the CDL Rockies Director of Programming, and the CDL Rockies Site Lead, supports the extension and implementation of the CDL methodology and program at the Haskayne School of Business.
• Continuously works to expand the CDL Rockies network and maintain ongoing relationships with CDL Rockies alumni, national and international university research labs, tech associations, accelerators, and any other relationships that promote the objectives and growth of CDL Rockies.

Recruitment & Selection of CDL Rockies Ventures

• Under direction from their stream manager, sources and proactively reaches out to start-ups, hosts meetings at the Haskayne School of Business, and virtually to promote CDL Rockies.
• Applies analytical tools and evaluation frameworks to assess fit for early-stage science and engineering-based start-ups that applied for the CDL Rockies program.

Startup Venture Leadership & Management

• Manages a portfolio of 10-15 early stage technology start-up companies over the course of a year.
• Responsible for supporting assigned ventures as they navigate the various steps and requirements necessary to be successful in the program.
• Provides support and oversight to the MBA students assigned to their ventures as those students work to help ventures accomplish pre-established goals.
• Writes and maintains the venture briefing documents for each company.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Master's degree in business administration or equivalent and/or in a specialization related to CDL-R focus areas including; ag tech, food science, life sciences, B2B SaaS, digital technologies and hard tech.
• 7+ years of progressive experience including working in a start-up, with an early stage technology company, with an angel investor, or in a venture capital firm.
• Strong understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals.
• Financial literacy and experience with fundraising and venture deals.
• Experience and confidence working with senior technology executives or angel investors.
• High motivation with strong interest in all aspects of business development and relationship management.
• Proven ability to analyze and systematically evaluate ventures and proficiency with financial modeling, conducting market analysis, and strategic planning.
• Project management expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and public speaking skills.
• Passion to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives.
• Strong, team-oriented work ethic with willingness to work independently and autonomously.
• Experience working as a consultant or advisor to startup companies is an asset.
• Experience in an industry sector related to identified CDL Rockies streams (prime science / energy / food).

Application Deadline: November 09, 2024

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist / Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

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