Venture Associate, Innovation

NobleReach Foundation•Washington, DC

1d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

NobleReach Foundation is a civic leadership platform focused on connecting leaders with opportunities to advance public service across sectors. The Venture Associate will be a central member of the venture development team, providing technical, business, and operational assistance to early-stage ventures. Reporting to the Director, Innovation, the role works directly with Senior Commercialization Advisors and Commercialization Advisors to gather and analyze data, create content and reports, conduct research, and execute tailored strategies for portfolio ventures. The position supports the path from technical innovation to commercial success, collaborating with research teams, startup founders, and advisors on commercialization pathways. The position pays $80,000–$95,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and is bonus eligible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in engineering, business functions, or research functions in industry.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences.
Demonstrated interest in technology productization and entrepreneurship.
Working knowledge of one or more target technology areas: Advanced Materials, Cybersecurity, IoT, AI, or Physical Systems.
Ability to support multiple ventures simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work.
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and exercise flexibility and good judgment in complex situations.
Curiosity and desire to learn.
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong desire to have a societal impact.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data for market research and competitive analysis of emerging technologies.
Conduct technical evaluations and due diligence to assess the commercial potential of portfolio ventures.
Create content, presentations, and reports for internal teams and venture partners.
Assist with developing business models, financial projections, and go-to-market strategies.
Support implementation of tailored commercialization strategies for ventures.
Identify and connect ventures with resources, funding opportunities, and potential partnerships.
Identify and support integration of ecosystem initiatives to affect venture development at scale.
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions.
Track progress against milestones and provide regular status updates.
Develop and maintain templates, processes, and automations to support repeatable consistency.
Execute venture-support or ecosystem-support tasks as directed by Commercialization Advisors.