Overview
The Entrepreneur in Residence plays a pivotal role in our organizations innovation and growth within the WFHEdtech sector. This individual is tasked with identifying developing and implementing new business opportunities technologies and strategies to enhance our market standing and student engagement. They will drive entrepreneurship initiatives fostering a culture of innovation and creativity while providing strategic guidance and mentorship.
Note: This is equity based role only
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of entrepreneurial projects including ideation market analysis and business modeling.
- Provide mentorship and support to internal teams and startups in residence facilitating strategic decisionmaking and fostering growth.
- Identify new market trends opportunities and potential partnership avenues within the WFHEdtech landscape.
- Conduct financial analysis and feasibility studies to evaluate the potential of new ventures and initiatives.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
- Champion a culture of continuous innovation creativity and risktaking within the organization.
- Develop and maintain key external relationships within the entrepreneurial ecosystem including investors accelerators and industry leaders.
- Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to entrepreneurs and startups fostering their success and business development.
- Contribute to the development of business strategies ensuring alignment with overall organizational objectives and market demands.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of entrepreneurial initiatives leveraging data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a successful entrepreneur or in a senior leadership role within the WFHEdtech sector.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and guide startups through various stages of growth and development.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in conducting feasibility studies financial modeling and investment analysis.
- Deep understanding of market trends customer behaviors and competition within the Edtech industry.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problemsolving skills with the ability to anticipate market shifts and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with a track record of building and maintaining meaningful relationships with stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving change challenging the status quo and fostering a culture of creativity.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic fastpaced environment balancing multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Masters degree in Business Administration Entrepreneurship or a related field; PhD preferred.
- Proven track record of successful project management including the ability to lead crossfunctional teams and deliver results within established timelines and budgets.
leadership,strategic thinking,entrepreneurial mindset,market analysis,sales & distribution,account management,business development,operation optimization,creativity,edtech