Venture Manager

Overview

The Creative Destruction Lab (“CDL”), originated at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, is one of the world’s premier seed stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures. The program has created more than $4 billion in equity in less than seven years targeting companies that have the potential to transform our social, industrial, and economic landscape. 

Venture Managers are responsible for supporting CDL Site operations; focusing on venture recruiting, providing business development support to CDL Ventures, and leading initiatives to support the growth and continuous improvement of the program. 

Status

Full-time, Six Month Contract

Timing

Monday to Friday, target in the office between 9 am – 5 pm

Responsibilities 

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 CDL venture applicants
  • Executes outreach strategy for the recruitment of the incoming cohort
  • Builds a pipeline of CDL prospects and works within Salesforce system to monitor and convert leads to applications
  • Assesses fit for early-stage science and engineering-based 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
  • Develops documentation to support CDL programming
  • Manages documentation workflow (Venture Summaries, Venture updates, Meeting Schedules, etc.) 

CDL Operations:

  • Provides ad hoc event planning support to CDL Events Manager/Project Manager
  • Supports CDL event logistics as required, including conferences and CDL “Super Session” 
  • Supports CDL administrative functions as required

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master of Business Administration or BCom degree in progress or completed
  • STEM degree or technology background preferred
  • 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
  • Ability to analyze and systematically evaluate ventures – proficiency with financial modeling, conducting market analysis, and strategic planning is an asset
  • 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
  • Strong, team-oriented work ethic with a willingness to work independently and autonomously
  • Highly organized with strong project management experience

Please submit your application to rachel@creativedestructionlab.com and jobs@rotman.ca