Carnegie Mellon University is looking to bring successful entrepreneurs to its campuses to mentor and help CMU-generated startup companies become successful, and to start their own companies based on CMU ideas and IP.
Requirements
- Co-founder of one or more investor-backed startup(s)
- Minimum of 10 years of direct startup experience
- C-Suite experience in investor-backed startup(s)
- Proven track record for creating high growth startup(s)
- Proven network with VC, Angel, and strategic investors
- Proven network with domain-specific talent acquisition
- Proven network with domain-specific customer acquisition
Responsibilities
- Mentor and help CMU-generated startup companies become successful
- Look for opportunities to start their own companies based on CMU ideas and IP
- Teach innovation and entrepreneurship courses as Adjunct Professors
- Lead workshops and seminars in their areas of expertise
- Attend and recruit attendees (e.g., investors) for CMU and Swartz Center events and showcases
- Be housed in/consult with the Swartz Center’s Incubator – Project Olympus
- Meet Bi-Weekly with the Swartz Center team, CMU Research Centers/Institutes and other EIRs
Other
- Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University
- Effective interaction with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity
- Support the mission of the university through their work
- Successful background check
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree (combination of education and relevant experience may be considered)
