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THE OPPORTUNITY
The CEO of Innovation Works will be a leading voice and catalyst for the tech start-up and
entrepreneurial ecosystem in the vibrant and high-growth economy of Southwestern PA.
Building on Innovation Works’ reputation as the largest seed stage investor in the region and
one of the most active pre-seed/seed investors in the U.S., the CEO will drive forward bold
aspirations for the region to become one of the top 5 tech hubs in the country.
In partnership with a collaborative and committed Board of Directors, staff, entrepreneurs,
investors, venture capital firms, foundations, university officials, community stakeholders, and government entities the CEO will consistently evolve, innovate and anticipate trends to meet the needs of the region’s entrepreneurs. With trusted acumen in start-up, high-growth business environments, strategic planning, people leadership, and investment attraction, the CEO will be central in advancing job creation, building wealth, and stewarding a thriving startup community.

THE ORGANIZATION
Innovation Works (IW) is one of the nation’s leading and fasted growing non-profit venture
development organizations. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, IW’s mission is to create a
nationally prominent, inclusive, entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southwestern PA. Innovation
Works fulfills this mission by providing startups with direct investment, business expertise, and access to critical resources. In addition, IW plays a catalytic role in promoting, educating and networking the region’s entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders.
Prominent alumni companies include Wombat Security, Blue Belt Technologies, ModCloth,
The Zebra, Cognition Therapeutics, and Vivisimo, to name a few.

Through integrated programs, Innovation Works provides risk capital, business expertise, and
other resources to high potential companies with the greatest likelihood of regional economic
impact. The combination of Innovation Works’ early-stage investments and the hands-on
guidance of its experienced business team helps companies commercialize their innovative
technologies, gain critical early customers, develop strategies to maximize their competitive
edge, and form relationships with other investors and advisors who can help these companies
attract additional capital to enable growth. IW’s accelerator programs – AlphaLab, AlphaLab
Gear, and AlphaLab Health – have been named among the best in the country.

Innovation Works also fuels early-stage companies across Southwestern PA through
Riverfront Ventures, a $24M venture fund formed by IW in 2013. Riverfront invests in earlystage technology companies in Southwestern Pennsylvania raising financing rounds led by institutional investors. The Ben Franklin Partnership Innovation Works is the Ben Franklin Technology Partner of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Ben Franklin Partnership was created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1982, and reauthorized as the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority in 2001. The specific focus of the partnership is the creation and expansion of leading, high-growth companies to anchor a prosperous economy through the application and commercialization of advanced technologies
and practices.

Through four regional centers, the partnership links public, private, and educational resources
to ensure technology companies have efficient access to capital, expertise, and resources to
grow successfully in Pennsylvania. The centers include Innovation Works, BFTP of Central
and Northern PA, BFTP of Northeastern PA, and BFTP of Southeastern PA. Based on the
specific needs and assets of their region, each center independently develops and executes
strategies to increase the vitality of the technology economy, expand employment
opportunities, and attract and retain skilled workers and intellectual capital for the
Commonwealth.

Innovation Works is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development (DCED), private foundations, federal agencies, private corporations, and
individuals. Since its founding, IW has attracted significant capital to Southwestern PA, including more than $3 Billion in total follow-on funding for IW Seed Fund and Accelerator companies. Today, Innovation Works brings forth more than $300 Million in follow-on funding for IW Seed Fund and accelerator companies annually.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
The primary role of the CEO is to lead the organization’s efforts to create a nationally
prominent, inclusive, entrepreneurial tech economy in Southwestern PA. As chief
strategist, spokesperson and fundraiser, this person will combine internal business
management with a strong external focus, including organizational strategy, operational
planning, budgeting, and execution with internal and external partners. The CEO will
also serve as Managing Director for Riverfront Ventures.

Partnering with a talented and hardworking staff, inclusive of direct reports (Chief Investment
Officer, Controller, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Community Development and
Communications, Vice President of HR & Inclusion, Vice President of Business Development,
and an Executive Assistant), the CEO will have the following key responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership, Assessment, and Management

• Lead the senior management team in planning business objectives, developing
  organizational policies, coordinating functions and operations between departments,
  and establishing responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.
• Ensure high levels of employee morale and productivity with a focus on recruiting
  and retaining the best talent and achievement of goals.
• Steward an internal culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction for the organization’s investment programs to
  ensure continued growth.
• Collaborate with the other statewide Ben Franklin Technology Partners to ensure that
  the Ben Franklin Program achieves its statewide mission and maintains ongoing
  support from Pennsylvania’s elected officials.
• Work with the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Board and key staff at
  the Dept. of Community and Economic Development to ensure that the Partnership and
  IW are in alignment with the administration’s objectives and goals.

External Relations and Investment Attraction

• Manage and enhance the relationship between the organization and key policymakers
  in Harrisburg and with regional leaders.
• In collaboration with three other statewide Ben Franklin centers in Philadelphia, Lehigh
  Valley, and State College, lead statewide strategic initiatives, including legislative
  advocacy and messaging.
• Develop, direct, and coordinate new and diversified funding programs from state, local,
  federal, and/or educational organizations.
• Through strategic partnerships with business, financial institutions, academic institutions, and other sources, provide support to emerging and existing
  technology-based companies.
• Plan and develop education and public relations programs to emphasize IW’s role as
  the region’s leading advocate for technology entrepreneurs and fostering innovation to
  promote long-term regional economic competitiveness.
• Enhance the organization’s national, state, and regional identity and position.
• Convene mission-aligned local, regional, and state leaders to improve the entrepreneurial environment in western Pennsylvania.

Board Development and Governance

• Work with the IW Board of Directors and key management to refine the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of the organization, as appropriate.
• Conduct regular operational reviews with the IW Board of Directors to ensure that the
  organization pursues its mission and accomplishes its strategic objectives on budget
  and on time.

Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Oversight

• Oversees financial policies and goals that maintain the fiscal success of the organization.
• Ensures transparency and regular communication with the Board of Directors regarding financial planning, oversight, and financial decision-making.

WHO YOU ARE
The Chief Executive Officer of Innovation Works must have proven and trusted leadership
skills, clear vision, and proven ability to lead a complex business. The successful candidate will
ideally have entrepreneurial business experience and broad technology industry knowledge. A
background in investment and economic development are desired.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to
collaborate with others to drive the growth of the regional tech economy.

Preferred professional background and experiences include:

• Demonstrated leadership role as a general manager of a complex enterprise in the
  public or private sector business community role with P&L responsibility, with a
  preference for revenues of $20M+ and assets of $50M.
• Experience and/or exposure to the successful growth of technology companies.
  Ideally, direct experience in the creation, funding, growth of early-stage technology
  companies, and/or commercialization of novel innovations.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in information technology, entrepreneurship,
  manufacturing, life sciences, economic development and/or venture capital with
  understanding of the unique needs and challenges of businesses.
• Leadership in raising capital for a business and/or business development initiatives.
• Experience investing in companies and has the business acumen to evaluate
  business and investment opportunities.
• Ability to influence and lead with integrity and confidence.
• Track record in managing, empowering, and inspiring a diverse, intergenerational
  team of 20+ professionals.
• Excellent communications skills at all levels, from the board, executive team, and
  external constituents to employees; experience working with media partners; skilled in
  presenting complex issues.
• Track record of achieving organizational objectives through effective board
  management.
• Experience in leveraging skills, forging alliances, and building coalitions with diverse
  political and business communities to improve the results of an organization
• Knowledge of public policy and managing relationships with elected officials.
• Passion for the Pittsburgh region and experience in economic development.

Essential Characteristics

• Self-assured with superlative communications and presentation skills to enable
  Innovation Works to present and promote Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP)’s
  mission effectively to a wide variety of constituents.
• Energetic, action-oriented, and decisive leader with a sense of urgency who builds
  and retains a very competent, highly effective team while maintaining a resolute focus
  on IW’s goals.
• Intellectually curious and analytical with talent in identifying critical issues and
  establishing priorities.
• Flexible, “big-picture” thinker and creative problem-solver with strong attention to
  detail and delivery of quality-based solutions to address crises and challenges.
• Savvy in building collaborative and team-based relationships.
• Insightful, self-aware executive, with ability to assess people’s skills and identify pairings to complement his/her own strengths and weaknesses.

Personal Qualities

• Start-up, roll up your sleeves mentality.
• Collaborative style, with ego in check.
• Bright, articulate, and compelling speaker.
• Transparent communicator, able to interact with academia, industry, and government.
• Politically astute.
• Highly productive and driven to succeed.
• Persuasive.
• Inclusive and respectful.
• Highest personal and professional standards and integrity.

EDUCATION
Candidates of all degree and academic certification levels are welcomed. Candidates with the
requisite professional experiences, skills and values outlined in this position specification are
encouraged to apply.

Inquiries, interest and recommendations may be sent to the Korn Ferry Team at: InnovationWorksCEO@kornferry.com.

Location: New York or Los Angeles preferred

Reporting to: Partner, Ellie Wheeler

Application Deadline: 11:59pm EST on Sunday, May 15th

Objective

We are looking for an Associate to join our Digital Health Investment Team, specifically working with Ellie Wheeler and collaborating closely with Sharla Grass, Massimo Pennesi, and Tyler Olkowski. You must be passionate about not only helping to build companies, but also leveraging data to drive investment strategy and research.

About Greycroft

Greycroft is a seed-to-growth venture capital firm with 200+ global investments to date. Founded in 2006, Greycroft partners with entrepreneurs striving to build category-defining companies across consumer, healthcare, fintech, enterprise software, and other emerging categories. Some of our notable investments include Acorns, Archer Aviation, Bright Health, Bumble, Flutterwave, Icertis, Public, Scopely, Shipt, Thirty Madison, The RealReal, Venmo, and Yeahka. Additional information can be found at http://www.greycroft.com.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential investments in early-stage companies through financial due diligence, market research, and competitive analysis
• Research and distill data-driven insights by leveraging our platform, network and independent research
• Assist in the preparation of fundraising documents, investment memos, and investor updates
• Manage/document meetings with entrepreneurs, portfolio company management meetings and general deal flow
• Represent Greycroft at industry events/conferences and support the local entrepreneurial community through active involvement

Qualifications

• Depending on relevancy, minimum of 1–2 years of experience, including but not limited to, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, technology, or startups (preferably in an analytical capacity)
• Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment with incomplete data
• Authentic passion for technology industries and deep respect for entrepreneurship. A demonstrated presence in the technology and startup community, with a focus on healthcare is a plus (though not required)
• Strong relationship management, collaboration, and influencing skills

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Greycroft is an equal employment opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Greycroft will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply here.

Volition Capital is a leading global growth equity investment firm with over $1.2B in total AUM across 4 funds. The team at Volition has spent the last 12-years working to make an everlasting impact on the lives of our founders, a transformative impact on our portfolio companies, a meaningful impact on the missions of our investors, and a positive impact on the world around us.

Focused on investing in high potential, founder-owned, capital-efficient companies that aspire to lead their markets – and have the proven chops to get there. Volition aims to invest in every sense of the word. We’re extremely selective, and work every day to support our founders, their teams, and their mission. An approach that has allowed us to participate in notable exists in each of our sector focuses: Software (JazzHR, iPipeline, G5), Internet (GlobalTranz, Connatix), and Consumer (Chewy.com).

At Volition, we believe that diversity of thought and experience is the key to delivering increased performance and better results. Therefore, we aim to build teams consisting of varied backgrounds, perspectives, capabilities, and interests.

 

The Role: Portfolio Talent Manager

• You will report directly to the VP of Talent and serve as a member of the Volition Talent Team.
• Your primary objective is to support high-priority portfolio talent searches across a wide range of functional areas, sectors, verticals, and roles: Your responsibility in a search may vary depending on the circumstances.
• Alongside the VP of Talent (or on your own), you will engage with the portfolio hiring teams to scope executive roles, develop a formal hiring plan and craft hiring documents, as well as support the recruitment process by spearheading the internal recruiting of candidates or the management of 3rd party search firms.
• Work with the portfolio companies on all aspects of talent acquisition including recruiting and retention, diversity and inclusion, onboarding, etc.
• Expand Volition’s network across the most common need areas of their portfolio companies including Chief Financial Officer, Head of Sales/Chief Revenue Officer, VP of Marketing/Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, key engineering roles, etc.
• Collaborate with investment and operations professionals in distinct investment sectors, developing intelligence on key talent, relationships, and executives that connect with the themes of the investing strategy.
• Work closely with the Volition team to capture, manage, and leverage data on executives, key relationships, references, performance, and compensation in a structured way that helps expand the firm’s database and intellectual property over time.
• Support Volition in its own internal growth story on an as-needed basis.
• Additional responsibilities to be evaluated based on the needs of the business, as well as the desire and abilities of the eventual hire.

 

About You:

• Prerequisites
  • Ideally, you will have…
  • 3-5 years of experience in executive recruiting or talent-focused start-up experience.
  • Demonstrated track record of successful hiring across functional areas, sectors, verticals, and roles.
  • Strong program/project management orientation to develop streamlined talent acquisition and recruiting programs and processes.
  • Demonstrated track record of developing effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • This is a hybrid role within our Boston office (expected 3 days in office)
• Personal Attributes and Values:
  • Ideally, you are…
  • An avid learner who loves to understand how different business models work, while able to connect the dots on how people support and execute across business functions.
  • Are excited by being one of the 1st members of the talent team and are comfortable being a jack-of-all-trades for both Volition and the Portfolio.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and focus.
  • Instinctively data-driven, and comfortable using data drive results.
  • A forward-thinker on all thing’s talent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator with comparable presentation skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively and build working relationships with executives.
  • High emotional intelligence and business acumen. Consultative, thoughtful, and strategic.
    • A positive, energetic, can-do attitude. Roll-up your sleeves mentality. Driven to succeed, achievement oriented, self-motivated.
  • Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character.
  • Willingness to be a part of a growing organization that will continue to evolve over the next several years.

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply here.

Juvo Ventures, LLC, is an affiliated for-profit entity of 501c(3) Corporation of Western Governors University

Juvo Ventures is a double bottom line venture capital firm focused on early stage technology-enabled education companies, across the education-to-work lifecycle, that improve quality, access, and outcomes. Our name, ‘Juvo,’ means to help, to support, to further — an idea that extends not just to our beliefs of how we can help entrepreneurs create value but also to the needs of the learner and how innovation can unlock the potential of every individual. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs, invest in innovative solutions, optimize learner outcomes from early childhood to adulthood globally at scale, and maximize investor returns.

Juvo Ventures is anchored by competency-based education leader Western Governors University, a scaled disruptive player in higher education, and benefits from the unique advantage of a close partnership with the broader WGU ecosystem. The Juvo Ventures team brings a strong track record, earned over multiple decades of investment, policy, financial, and operational/entrepreneurial experience.

Job Overview:

The Manager Investments leads a small team of analysts that builds portfolios of innovative companies focused on accessibility, affordability, delivery, alignment, and experience of education. The Manager Investments will lead endeavors to source and evaluate new investment opportunities, due diligence efforts on high potential opportunities, and assist with structuring deal terms. The Manager Investments will use their investing skills to evaluate the growth and return potential of companies from both a financial and social impact perspective and will prepare and present analysis to JUVO’s Investment Committee.

The Manager Investments will develop research and analysis related JUVO’s investment portfolio and its performance, support fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives, and help manage portfolio operations. The Manager will contribute to actively building and cultivating networks in the venture and impact investing communities and will work closely with the communications team for external audiences.

This position is located in Salt Lake City, UT and we can support relocation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, cultivates, and reviews a pipeline of early-stage investment opportunities providing critical services to the underserved.
• Conducts thorough due diligence and investment analysis, including financial modeling, valuation review and structuring.
• Prepares and presents detailed and compelling investment documentation for JUVO’s Investment Committee.
• Manages positive relationships with portfolio companies, tracking performance and providing active support.
• Assesses portfolio company needs related to post investment support; designs and implements post-investment management interventions.
• Designs and evaluates key metrics to measure the social and financial returns on investments.
• Develops long-term relationships with external stakeholders including funders, advisors, thought leaders, sector and functional experts to provide support across the portfolio.
• Engages with the JUVO team to analyze and document data-driven explanations for portfolio decisions; to extract and document investment-specific and general insights; to analyze metrics data to identify patterns; and to channel that data to outputs for marketing and fundraising efforts.
• Produces separate knowledge and research materials to use for future deals that enhances the efficiency and success of the organization.
• Communicates and collaborates with all JUVO staff to ensure coordination of operational activities and initiatives are streamlined and effective.
• Manages employee’s performance and provides frequent coaching and performance feedback, address performance concerns in a timely and constructive manner.
• Supports employee engagement and performance recognition programs.
• Holds direct reports accountable for assigned projects and areas of responsibilities.
• Coaches, mentors, and assists in the professional development of team members.
• Identifies, develops, and implements process improvement initiatives to continuously improve the operations (e.g., safety, productivity, quality) by engaging employees for input in identifying and developing process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Exceptional financial literacy and business analysis skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to present arguments and analysis in a clear and succinct manner to leadership, partners, and investees
• Ability to produce research and analysis to include results in conditions of uncertainty
• Problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively and under pressure
• Familiarity with the social enterprise and impact investing sectors
• Executive presence: ability to establish relationships with senior leaders
• Ability to lead, build and coach high performing teams within a business and ensure projects, initiatives or other work functions are performed successfully
• Ability to increase employee engagement, support a positive environment and help remove obstacles for team members
• Ability to make decisions quickly to help move projects and increase efficiency
• Experience building strong relationships with direct reports and creating resilient teams that can work through difficulties that may arise
• Ability to effectively teach colleagues and direct reports to grow in their careers to help the organization scale

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 7+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or investment management, including experience with financial and operational due diligence of early-stage businesses
• 3+ years of people leadership experience

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• 20% travel.

Salary: DOE

Disclaimers:

Juvo Ventures, LLC, is an affiliated for-profit entity of 501c(3) Corporation of Western Governors University

As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.

If you are interested in this position, please apply here.

Sierra Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture firm investing globally with a focus on Core Enterprise and Next-Gen Technologies. With four decades of experience and over $2 billion of assets under management, Sierra has created a vast network of successful entrepreneurs, Global 1000 CXOs, operational executives, and deep domain experts, providing a platform for entrepreneurs around the world.

We are looking for a skilled Head of Marketing & Platform who will own the development of Sierra’s Platform Strategy and will manage all Marketing Operations for the firm. The role will report to Sierra’s Operating Partner and will have a Marketing Manager as a direct report.

The Role & Opportunity

As a key member of the Team, you will own all of Sierra’s Marketing activities, will manage and shape the firm’s brand messaging to the industry (entrepreneurs, other VCs/Investors, LPs), and help portfolio companies get marketing exposure.

The Head of Marketing & Platform will be responsible for creating, managing, and updating KPI’s for cross platform strategies including:

• Continuing to develop the Sierra platform supporting entrepreneurs
• Portfolio Company Marketing Support
• Original Content & Newsletters
• Social Media / Community Development
• PR & Thought Leadership
• Events
• Website & SEO
• Video / Podcasting
• Portfolio Marketing

This is not only a “hands-on” position but will also require a high level of independent work, content creation, creative thinking, and leadership. Effective interaction with the Managing Partners, outside vendors (content creators, PR, and key advisors) will also be part of the role. The successful candidate will be well-rounded with the ability to work closely in a small, fast moving environment.

Our office is based in San Mateo, CA. We are currently have a hybrid approach with some days in-office and some working from home. In-person is preferred for this role but remote is possible so candidates outside of the SF/Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

A day in the life:

• Work with the Operating and Managing Partners to take execution ownership for the firm’s marketing presence (LinkedIn, Twitter, Website, PR) with a focus on “what works” for the Venture Capital industry.
• Create and execute plans to support portfolio companies with our Entrepreneur Resources program.
• Advise Portfolio Companies on Marketing Best Practices as needed – including content creation for Sierra’s Entrepreneur Resources page.
• Develop and execute content and other Marketing campaigns to reach early-stage entrepreneurs and other VCs (and secondarily CXOs and Limited Partners) with the goal of driving deal flow and engagement.
• Lead the redesign of the current website and own and maintain website updates on a regular basis including adding new companies, blog content, entrepreneur resources, and CXO updates.
• Manage email database for events and content distribution.
• Redistribute and solicit portfolio company news to Sierra’s network through social and email.
• Manage PR campaigns and develop relationships with external resources and reporters to drive awareness and mindshare within the VC / Startup community.
• Support on internal and external events – both virtual and in-person – including Annual LP Meeting, Industry Happy Hours, Portfolio Workshops, our Annual CXO Summit, Team Building Events, and Volunteer Outings.
• Engage in our Founder Slack Community to share relevant content, updates, and facilitate conversations among the Founders/CEOs.
• Assist with preparation of Limited Partner communications and updating of firm statistics for use with future and current Limited Partners.
• Work closely with the VP of Business Development (who owns the CXO Network) on communications, event planning & execution, and website updates. Includes the annual CXO Summit (a half day event with outside speakers and sponsors – now in its 17th year) where you will help coordinate speakers, send communications, and run the event via Zoom Webinar.
• Build a robust set of KPIs and report progress to the team on a quarterly and annual basis. Includes creating/managing dashboards to track Marketing effectiveness, ROI, and managing budgets.
• Work with owners of internal programming include the DEI Committee and “Sierra Gives” program to manage and publicize events and resources.

To be successful in this role:

• You have 5-7 years professional experience in marketing, communications, and/or a related field. Experience at a venture capital firm or startup is a key for success.
• Your prior experience will allow you to build programs to reach portfolio companies and entrepreneurs with a creative and focused content approach.
• You thrive in fast-paced, less structured environments that require independent thinking.
• You have strong written communication skills and feel comfortable with creating content for technical audiences.
• You are content-minded and always thinking about the next best blog or social post that will attract readership among your target audience.
• You have experience managing social media channels for a business including Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• You are familiar with platforms like Hubspot, Slack, Google Suite, Airtable, WordPress/Webflow, Cision and/or have a desire to learn.
• You are a team player with the ability to develop strong relationships and leverage internal and external alliances but are comfortable working in a 15 person firm, which also requires a lot of independent initiative.
• You are enthusiastic and hardworking with a passion for learning and contributing to the company culture.
• You have an Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or another relevant field.

You might currently be leading Marketing & Platform efforts at a small or mid-size VC firm. Or maybe you’ve been running Marketing & Community at a high growth startup and are looking to make the move to the Investment side. What matters most is your passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, and supporting great Founders building world-changing companies. If any of this sounds like you, please apply!

To apply, please complete this Form.

If you are unable to complete the form, please send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and 3-5 sentences covering why you’re interested and why you are the right person for this role to jobs@sierraventures.com.

Sierra Ventures offers competitive employee benefits including:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• HSA Contributions
• Flexible PTO
• 401K matching
• Catered lunches and snacks (on in office days)

About Sierra Ventures

Founded in 1982, Sierra Ventures is a leading venture capital firm known for its experienced team, deep network, and proven ‘hands on’ entrepreneurial approach. The Firm focuses on early-stage investments in Core Enterprise sectors like Data/AI, Infrastructure (IOT, Cloud), Vertical SaaS (Enterprise Apps, Fintech, Security) and Next Gen technologies including Digital Health, eCommerce, EdTech, Industrial Automation (ML, Robotics), New Consumer, and Web3. The Firm has invested globally and is currently focused on companies primarily in North America, LATAM, and Israel.

For more information visit Sierra Ventures at https://www.sierraventures.com.

Sierra Ventures is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.