Early Stage New Venture Advisor- Part-Time
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Early Stage New Venture Advisor (Part-Time)
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (OEC) at Penn State seeks a part-time Early-Stage New Venture Advisor to support research commercialization efforts with a primary focus on the Nittany Angels program and Penn Stateaffiliated startup companies. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for OEC this role is approximately 1015 hours per week and will provide targeted hands-on advisory support to early-stage ventures emerging from Penn States research ecosystem. The advisor will work closely with OEC and the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) to help translate research innovations into viable market-ready companies.
Serving as an experienced venture capitalist angel investor or senior industry expert the Early-Stage New Venture Advisor will engage directly with startup founders to assess opportunities and complete specific business-related advisory engagements. Responsibilities include evaluating problemsolution fit market demand product validation and business model development; advising on pilots and early commercial activity; and supporting discussions related to company formation team development and early operating decisions. The advisor will also assist founders with strategic planning sales and marketing considerations operational and growth challenges cash management and financial planning.
This role requires active engagement networking and outreach across the business investment finance and technology communities as well as collaboration with OEC OTT and other University partners. The advisor will help founders explore funding options define capital needs and milestones and review early pitch or planning materials. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic supporter of commercialization opportunities arising from Penn State research and brings deep experience sound judgment and a practical founder-focused approach to early-stage company development.
Applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume as part of their application materials.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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