CDL - Wisconsin Venture Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

46d • $72,000

About The Position

Recruitment & Selection : Identifies and builds relationships with centers of innovation in the local ecosystem; including Universities, venture capital funds, incubators & accelerators, and tech associations to build a strong pipeline of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) venture applicants Executes outreach strategy for recruitment of incoming cohort Builds pipeline of CDL prospects and works within Salesforce system to monitor and convert leads to applications Assesses fit for early-stage risk and insurance ventures that apply for the CDL program Interviews companies and makes recommendations about who should be admitted to the program Venture Management: Acts as coordinator between ventures, scientists, and students Supports ongoing communication with CDL founders and mentors Develops documentation to support CDL programming Manages documentation workflow (Venture Summaries, Venture Updates, Meeting Schedules, etc.) Works closely with other venture managers CDL Operations : Provides ad hoc event planning support to CDL Events Manager/Project Manager Supports CDL event logistics as required, including conferences, educational events, and CDL Super Session Supports CDL administrative functions as required

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in the risk & insurance industry
• At least two years of experience working with or for startups
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a start-up accelerator, particularly in developing and implementing a successful venture recruitment strategy, is highly valued.
• Work experience sharing negative constructive feedback
• Technology background, with a focus on risk and insurance
• Work experience working with startups, technology companies, or venture capital is an asset
• Strong analytical ability and understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals
• Experience and confidence working with high-performing teams and multiple stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial and highly motivated with a strong interest in startups and venture capital
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Passion to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives
• Collaborative work ethic with willingness to work independently and autonomously
• Organized with project management experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
• Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues
• Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
• Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level