Venture Fellow
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Summary
Job Summary
CU Boulder is seeking a Venture Fellow to help commercialize university innovations and create new startup companies. The Venture Fellow position is a time-limited fellowship, with a 2-year duration. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to break into the exciting innovation ecosystem in Boulder, Colorado. Previous Venture Fellows have translated their fellowships into positions in venture capital and university innovation. Join our team and participate in bringing breakthrough innovations from the university to the world! The Venture Fellows will be a part of Venture Partners, which is CU Boulder’s commercialization unit, and will report to the Senior Director.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
As one of 40 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), our goal at CU Boulder is to directly benefit the world through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. CU Boulder aspires to be a top university for innovation.
Venture Partners at CU Boulder is a key catalyst for innovation. Venture Partners’ mission is to translate breakthrough inventions from the University to society. Our work is exciting, fast-paced, and multidisciplinary, bringing together the domains of business, science, and law. We work with university researchers and external business partners to commercialize new products and form new startup companies.
CU Boulder is situated in one of the most innovative communities in the country. Boulder has been ranked by Forbes as the best city in America in which to start a business, and as the top city in America by Bloomberg’s Brain Concentration Index.
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Meet with researchers for new invention intake and guide researchers to entrepreneurship resources.Assess university inventions for patentability and commercial potential.Assist with intellectual property decisions for a portfolio of inventions.Support online and in-person entrepreneurship trainings and events.Build marketing material and manage online marketing platforms for inventions.Identify prospective licensee companies as well as engage prospects and convert to licensing leads.Draft agreements from standard templates.
What You Should Know
This position offers a hybrid work modality with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on-site.
What We Can Offer
The hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000 annually. Relocation funds are available for eligible candidates.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
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Be adaptable. Be engaged. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What You Will Need
Passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.Excellent organizational skills.Track record of coordinating multiple objectives in parallel.Positive demeanor with the ability to adapt to new situations.Collaborative and problem-solving approach.Outstanding integrity, communication, and relational maturity in all interactions.Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, racial, political, geographical, and other differences.
What We Would Like You To Have
University degree in science, business, law, or engineering.Experience in entrepreneurship, such as venture competitions, startup accelerators, your own startup venture, or university entrepreneurship programs/courses.Study of, or work experience with, intellectual property.Experience with sales or online marketing.
Special Instructions
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
A current resume. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by 5/1/24 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .
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