📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Company Overview
Hanwha FutureProof Ventures (HFP Ventures) is an audacious corporate venture investment and new venture creation unit backed by Hanwha, a South Korea-based Fortune 500 company with $60B in annual revenue across aerospace, defense, energy, and manufacturing & materials industries. With the mission of being a catalyst for group-wide innovation and an engine for disruptive force in driving growth, we are investing in a breed of entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of technology and deep science to redefine the future of industrial and energy markets.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Head of HFP Ventures, you will be a key member of the team responsible for working with FIRs (Founder-in-Residence) to help them build new ventures and mold the technological terrain within our deep-tech venture creation program. The role requires driving the Build program from concept development through venture spinouts. We are seeking someone with substantial experience in launching and operating startups, ideally with a fervent interest in aerospace and defense technology. Your successful track record in market research and adeptness in steering projects toward lucrative venture spinouts are essential. If you are driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to harness your expertise in defense/dual-use technology to craft ventures that make a difference, we invite you to join our growing team.
Key Responsibilities
Venture Building
Drive origination including sourcing founders, business ideation, and forming start-up teams to introduce novel technologies and disruptive approaches to industries of strategic interest to Hanwha Group
Leverage existing professional network and contribute to the development of HFP Ventures' entrepreneurial ecosystem by enlisting collaborators – research institutions, universities, incubators, entrepreneurs – to ensure our ability to identify high-caliber FIRs and provide necessary resources to startups
Spearhead in-depth research and analysis on deep technologies to formulate or enhance hypotheses, then translate them into initial validation experiments and prototypes to arrive at a solid business case
Help steer the startups toward success by providing advice on product validation, business models, go-to-market strategies, stakeholder management, customer journey, team building, funding strategy, etc.
Assist in HFP Ventures' investment decision upon spinning out a startup
Continue to collaborate with spinouts as they grow the team, acquire customers, and proactively support the founders en route to closing its external round of funding
Project Management
Develop and implement a data-driven approach to tracking startup teams progress, financials, and metrics
Interface with startup teams and stakeholders (both internal and external) for regular status updates
Coordinate and lead internal and external meetings
Manage changes to the project scope and schedule
Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Take detailed briefing notes and clarify the specific requirements of each project
Required Qualifications
Have extensive entrepreneurial experience co-founding and leading an early-stage company or have equivalent intrapreneurial experience as Product Manager and/or Operator
At least 7 years of professional experience in accelerator, management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, startups, or other highly entrepreneurial enterprise
Strong acumen in driving due diligence process including market research, competitive landscape, and technology moats
Passionate about moving fast and possess a high level of comfort in dealing with incomplete information
Self-starter and ability to deliver results under minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and interest in disruptive technologies in sectors related to aerospace & defense or deep tech sectors
Generalist with solid skills in a key startup discipline (sales, engineering, product, design, marketing, etc.)
Experience in pitching to investors and raising capital for early-stage ventures
Strong technical and analytic skills typically practiced in STEM degrees or equivalent background
Experience in working with multicultural environments and time zones
Please note that there is no visa sponsorship available for this role www.hanwha.comwww.hanwhafutureproof.com
Diversity and Inclusion
Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues can share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.
Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Contact
Peter ClearyHead of Talent AcquisitionEmail: peter.cleary@hanwhafutureproof.comMobile: (215) 907-8699280 Park Avenue – 23rd Floor EastNew York, NY 10017
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