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Career Launch AI

Private Markets Deal Scout

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$140K - $185K/yr

Private Markets Deal Scout Career Launch AI Talent Network Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) Type ... Prior internships or experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, consulting ...

Initio Capital

Deal Channel Scout

New York, NY · On-site

$1.0K - $10K/mo

... venture capital, private credit, and real assets. Our platform is built for professionals who ... Deal Channel Scout Initio Sphere is onboarding Deal Channel Scouts to identify, originate, and ...

Initio Capital

Private Markets Deal Scout

New York, NY

$1.0K - $10K/mo

... private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real assets . Our platform is built for ... Private Markets Deal Scout Initio Sphere is onboarding Private Markets Deal Scouts to identify ...

Scout Space

Controller

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Scout Space is building a new way to see andoperatein space: with a new paradigm of data empowering ... Experience working in venture-backed startups or other high-growth technology companies.

Scout Space

Controller

Reston, VA · Remote

Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space: with a new paradigm of data ... Experience working in venture-backed startups or other high-growth technology companies. 

Scout Space

Controller

Reston, VA · On-site +1

Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space: with a new paradigm of data ... Experience working in venture-backed startups or other high-growth technology companies.

Venture Outdoors

Outdoor Educator

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$18/hr

About Venture Outdoors Inspire. Educate. Equip. We remove barriers and create access to outdoor ... Scout routes and camp areas prior to leading/assisting on trips; * Lead summer camp activities for ...

InforCapital

Senior Associate/Principal

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Qualifications**- 4-6 years of experience investing in crypto or fintech at a venture fund, or a proven track record as a top-tier operator or angel scout.- Deep domain expertise in financial ...

InforCapital

... job openings matching "Venture Capital / Analyst jobs in San Francisco, United States" are ... scout programs, and accelerators**Career Path**Entry-level role with a stated path to Investment ...

Luxury Presence

Senior Manager, CS Operations

Austin, TX · On-site

Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners and other top investors, we're a Series C company that has hit ... Own product management of Scout (CSM Cockpit and Client Activation): roadmap, stakeholder alignment ...

DoorDash

Corporate Development Manager

New York, NY · On-site

... investment banking, venture capital, and private equity firms * Coordinate diligence, deal ... We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed ...

Luxury Presence

Senior Manager, CS Operations

Austin, TX · On-site

Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners and other top investors, we're a Series C company that has hit ... Own product management of Scout (CSM Cockpit and Client Activation): roadmap, stakeholder alignment ...

Saic

Ventures Manager

Reston, VA · On-site

The Partner must have previous experience leading Venture Capital investments, and will leverage their existing relationships with investors and startups to scout technologies, define & develop CVC ...

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A Venture Scout is responsible for identifying promising startups, founders, and investment opportunities for a venture capital firm. They research market trends, network with entrepreneurs, and assess early-stage companies to help investors find high-potential deals. Typically, Venture Scouts work independently or as part of a fund’s external scouting network, often without a formal employer-employee relationship. Their insights help VC firms stay ahead of emerging trends and source strong investment opportunities.

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Venture Scouts often encounter the challenge of distinguishing genuinely promising startups from those with inflated valuations or limited growth potential, which requires both analytical rigor and market intuition. The role also involves navigating fast-paced and competitive environments, where identifying opportunities quickly and building trust with founders is crucial. Additionally, balancing a large deal flow while maintaining strong internal communication with investment teams can be demanding. However, these challenges provide excellent opportunities for skill development and networking, making the role rewarding for those passionate about entrepreneurship and venture capital.

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Associate Director, Center for Entrepreneurship

Nashville, TN • On-site

Vanderbilt University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Vanderbilt University rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job Description
The Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University seeks a dynamic and innovative Associate Director within the Center for Entrepreneurship. This position is crucial in fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem for Vanderbilt founders. The ideal candidate will have operational and strategic experience inside of startups.
The Owen Graduate School of Management (OGSM) is a professional school at Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on graduate-level business education. OGSM's mission is to create opportunities for its faculty, staff, and students to discover, grow, and thrive in business and beyond. OGSM recognizes discovery in traditional forms, such as scholarly research, intellectual curiosity, and curricular learning. But it also celebrates discovery unique to the human experience, that is, the art of becoming, which is lived through a desire to connect with others, to find meaning in work and relationships, and to create something new. OGSM sees transformation as foundational.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Engage and Support Vanderbilt Founders:
    • Use research, marketing, and other techniques to grow demand for services from Vanderbilt founders.
    • Design workflows to efficiently intake founders into the C4E ecosystem - including but not limited to designing digital and human intake processes which assess startup status and prescribe C4E resources.
    • Lead C4E workshops and speaker series - including but not limited to redesigning workshop content and progression based on founder needs; designing new exercises and tools to support workshop learning objectives; recruiting speakers as needed; working with other C4E resources to drive attendance; teaching and/or moderating sessions; and gathering feedback to improve future offerings.
    • Provide 1:1 mentoring to startup founders as appropriate.
  • Grow the Alumni Mentor Program:
    • Build processes to attract, categorize, and onboard Alumni mentors within the Center's CRM tool.
    • Lead processes to prepare founders for mentorship and create mechanisms that match founders with mentors.
    • Build systems to gather feedback on interactions from both sides of the marketplace to improve the design of the matching program and achieve a net promoter score of 70.
  • Drive the Vanderbilt Venture Scout Program:
    • Coordinate with alumni advisors and student leaders to grow the sophistication of marketing, intake, and investment memo development capabilities so that the Venture Scouts support 20 founders a year with 50% receiving funding.
    • Work with student leaders to develop more sophisticated marketing, interview, selection, onboarding, training, and evaluation of Venture Scout students.
  • Execute Grant Competitions:
    • Strategize and execute marketing strategies to drive 120+ student-led startup applications annually to the Firestarter, Chancellor's Launch Grants, and Summer Enterprise Development Grant competitions.
    • Refine selection criteria, feedback mechanisms, and evaluation processes to select the most deserving Vanderbilt startups as winners of each competition.
    • Oversee programmatic aspects for grant competition winners - including coordination of payments, access to in-kind products and services, matching with mentors, access to special lectures and events, and progress check ins as appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Relationships
This position does not currently have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship.
Education, Experience, and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience inside of venture-backed startups or portfolio operations of a venture capital fund.
  • Demonstrated history of taking initiative and working autonomously to solve problems with a proven ability to deliver against organizational key performance indicators.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of the startup landscape and resources available for entrepreneurs.
  • Familiarity with the Vanderbilt University environment and culture.
  • Relationships with noteworthy entrepreneurial figures and/or entities who can provide meaningful resources to Vanderbilt founders.
  • Passion for entrepreneurship and supporting student innovation.

About Us
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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