Venture Leader, Creative Destruction Lab - Rockies - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Position OverviewThe Creative Destruction Lab - Rockies in the Haskayne School of Business invites applications for a Venture Leader. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.The Creative Destruction Lab-Rockies (CDL-Rockies) is a cohort-based, university-linked, 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 is built upon the original CDL model, developed at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. The CDL network has to date created over $6 billion in equity value for participating ventures in a seven-year period of time, while educating thousands of students and creating new and unique job opportunities for graduates and the broader ecosystem.The achievement of these milestones (well beyond the original 5-year goal) is testament to the CDL culture, which we work to emulate at CDL-Rockies. The CDL culture is one that engages a team of brilliant people with significant relationship acumen, a strong sales orientation, an innovative mindset, and relentless ambition to create the foundation for world-class venture acceleration.Globally, the CDL network includes sites located in the business and management schools in the Universities of British Columbia, Calgary, Oxford, Toronto, Washington-Seattle, and Wisconsin-Madison; Dalhousie University; HEC Montreal and Paris; and the Georgia Institute of Technology.This position reports to one of three of our three stream managers, who fall under the Director of Programming.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.Position DescriptionSummary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):Startup Venture Leadership & Management:Manages a portfolio of 10-15 early stage technology start-up companies over the course of a year. This involves regular progress-advising and reporting to the Fellows and Associates on the venture progress against established goals, with the goal of maximizing the possibility of investment (a success metric).Responsible for supporting assigned ventures as they navigate the various steps and requirements necessary to be successful in the program and responsible for revolving issues and providing advice to meet established goals.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.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, with emphasis on recruiting start-ups from Alberta, across Canada, the US, and around the globe.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.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. This entails regular information sharing with the venture companies, working to achieve the goals set by the Fellows and Associates, supporting access to resources and the application of research and strategic guidance to ventures.Continuously works to expand the CDL Rockies network and maintain ongoing relationships (e.g. 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.Qualifications / Requirements:Master’s degree in business administration is required.Undergraduate/Graduate degree in business administration and equivalent experience specific to fintech may be considered.A minimum of seven (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 is required.Strong understanding of business models and drivers of success in start-ups across several verticals is required.Financial literacy and experience with fundraising and venture deals is required.Experience and confidence working with senior technology executives or angel investors is required.High motivation with strong interest in all aspects of business development and relationship management is required.Proven ability to analyze and systematically evaluate ventures and proficiency with financial modeling, conducting market analysis, and strategic planning is required.Project management expertise is required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and public speaking skills are required.Passion to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives is required.Strong, team-oriented work ethic with willingness to work independently and autonomously is required.Experience working as a consultant or advisor to start-up companies is an asset.Application Deadline: May 27, 2021We 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.Additional InformationThis position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase III.To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Haksayne School of Business visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.About the University of CalgaryThe University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.