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    HardTech Investors Network, Director — 202402 - Ontario, Canada - ventureLAB

    ventureLAB
    ventureLAB Ontario, Canada

    1 week ago

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    ventureLAB INNOVATION CENTRE
    ventureLAB is a not-for-profit leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada.

    Our organization is led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience in building IP-rich start-ups, scale-ups, and global multinationals to help businesses scale.

    Located at the heart of Ontario's innovation corridor in York Region, ventureLAB is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in Canada.

    Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled over 4,000 tech ventures to create over 6,800 jobs and raise more than $420 million in investment capital through our initiatives focused on raising capital, talent retention, technology and IP commercialization, and customer acquisition.

    Together with our community of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and partners, we enable technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale.

    ventureLAB is home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative — Canada's only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor-focused companies.
    Inclusive by Design.

    Inspire a new generation of global founders who choose Canada to scale IP-rich tech titans creating innovative hardware and scale-ready enterprise software solutions that transform communities and establish a blueprint for a more sustainable, inclusive tech ecosystem.


    Visionary:

    We inspire bold futures with our founders, team, partners and community by challenging each other respectfully and thinking differently.

    It is a fast-paced, flexible environment where individual contributors make a big difference and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

    We are proud to be one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Great Place to Work.
    Reporting to the VP of Founder Success, this role leads our national HardTech Investment network. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of investment strategies, particularly within the deeptech and hardtech sectors.

    As the director, they will be responsible for driving the network's strategic direction, building and maintaining relationships within the Canadian deep tech ecosystem, and overseeing the members' engagement and investment processes.

    They will also be responsible for a diverse set of responsibilities aimed at fostering innovation, supporting startups, and facilitating investment opportunities.

    The HardTech Investor Network Director will:

    Develop and execute strategic plans to advance the objectives of the HardTech investment network, including expanding its reach (leads and investors) nationally and internationally.

    This will involve developing strategies to attract new members, engaging with potential leads, and expanding the network's membership base nationally and internationally.

    Lead the operations to secure capital for investment activities and develop opportunities to sustain network operations and generate revenue.

    Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including startups, investors, academia, government agencies, and industry partners.
    Oversee the investment process, from deal sourcing to due diligence and negotiation.
    Represent the network at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
    Drive membership recruitment and lead generation initiatives to grow the network's reach and impact.

    Serve the advisory board and participate in the selection and membership committees providing strategic guidance and insights to ensure that the network operates effectively and achieves its objectives.

    Organize and co-lead the events hosted (like investor member days and AGM) or run by the network.

    3-5 years of experience in venture capital or investment management, with a proven track record of successfully leading investment networks or similar organizations.

    ~ Deep understanding of deeptech and hardtech sectors, with demonstrated experience in identifying and evaluating investment opportunities in these fields.
    ~ Extensive network within the Canadian deeptech and hardtech ecosystem, including strong connections with academia, research institutions, innovation hubs, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
    ~ Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans to expand network operations nationally and internationally, while also generating revenue to sustain its activities.
    ~ Experience in fundraising and capital deployment, with the ability to secure funding from various sources and effectively allocate resources to support portfolio companies.
    ~ Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards common goals, while also fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
    ~ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and represent the network effectively in various forums.
    ~ Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving innovation and supporting startups, coupled with a commitment to advancing the Canadian deeptech ecosystem.
    ~ Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification in venture capital, finance, or a related discipline preferred.
    ~ Founding a deeptech or hardtech startup or working as a senior executive in such a startup is an asset, as it provides valuable firsthand experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by startups in these sectors.
    ~ Experience serving as a board member for an organization, particularly in a leadership capacity, is also an asset, as it demonstrates your ability to provide strategic guidance and governance oversight.

    ca quoting "HardTech Investor Network Director – Job ID 202402" in the subject line.

    In addition to salary, ventureLAB offers a comprehensive benefits package, learning and development opportunities, 4 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of holiday time in December.

    At ventureLAB, we value diversity, inclusion, and respect. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.
    Response to COVID-19

    Effective December 1, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination (first and second dose) against COVID-19 of a vaccine currently approved by Health Canada or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e.

    medical exemption).
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