Earthbound is hiring: venture builder with proven people and culture experience
We're accepting applications until December 1st, 2023
Are you passionate about creating a positive impact on teams, society and the environment? Do you have a strong background in entrepreneurship and know the ins and outs of building companies? Are you experienced in team formation, talent attraction, and helping startup teams thrive? Then you might be our new friend – and colleague.
Earthbound is a climate tech catalyst. We identify groundbreaking deep-tech technologies across technical universities, screen for impact potential, assemble ideal teams, and provide catalytic resources.
As Venture Builder at Earthbound, you will play a crucial role in forming, attracting and guiding startup teams who are taking climate tech solution faster to the market.
Responsibilities
Supporting researchers and entrepreneurs on their journey to build impactful companies by facilitating the Earthbound venture building offering to teams with cutting edge technologies coming out of universities.
Help attract and build a community of experienced and passionate entrepreneurs and take lead on the recruitment and matching of Entrepreneur in residence for potential scientific spinouts.
Key tasks
Supporting start-up teams on concrete tasks in various aspects of building companies such as defining value proposition, product road maps, fundraising and team formation.
Lead the progression of cases through the various venture stages and follow up
Form and support high-performance teams in making key-hires based on technical roadmaps
Recruit new entrepreneurs in residence and handle full recruitment process incl. interviews.
You will be managing the screening process for a range of competencies, especially deep technical, commercial, and leadership potential. You will also be facilitating important conversations on team dynamics, conflict mitigation, and leadership.
Requirements
Proven track record of building companies – and a true entrepreneurial spirit.
Experience and network in the startup ecosystem (ideally having gone through funding rounds, understanding market needs, product-market fit and team formation).
Min. 6 years' experience of building teams, recruitment, talent attraction/acquisition or a related field - preferably within a technical vertical. Certified coaching skills is a definite plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and build relationships and network.
Passion for sustainability and technology.
We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual who thrives in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. If you are excited about the opportunity to build ventures, recruit and coach impact-focused entrepreneurs and contribute to the advancement of Climate Tech solutions, then you’ll fit right in.
Earthbound is a close-knit team of geeks from all walks of life and backgrounds. And we like it that way. We believe in being open, kind and responsible. If you feel the same, join us.
Terms of engagement
The engagement with Earthbound is run as a consultancy task with clearly defined OKRs and is estimated to be of a 6-month duration, with the possibility to prolong. Starting date: as soon as possible and latest February 1st
The engagement can be full-time, but if you have less time to devote to the project, we are open to discuss it. We want the most qualified candidate, and we realise that a full-time engagement might not fit all.
Earthbound is located at DTU (Danish Technical University) SkyLab, Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your application and resume as soon as possible to job@earthbound.one
We will be interviewing candidates on a continuous basis, so please don’t wait to submit your interest.
For additional information about the position, please contact Finance and Operations Partner Solvej Karlshøj Christiansen at skach@dtu.dk