Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) Program
Entrepreneurs in Residence came about as temporary roles for startup veterans who could help firms with high-level strategy and introduce other entrepreneurs and potential new deals._ This is an extraordinary opportunity for any startup working at hubdhaka to learn from the expert about scaling and strategic expansion of their company.
Hours: Part-time (up to 50%, some flexibility required on schedule)
Start date: Immediate
Term: Various terms depending on candidate situation
Compensation: This is a compensated position paid on a monthly basis. Specific compensation to be discussed with supervisor
Benefits: None
Responsibilities:
Facilitate connection of startup companies to support resources. Play lead role in vetting and evaluation of companies seeking funding. Assist early stage companies in developing business strategies. Mentor inexperienced entrepreneurs in key start up activities related to team formation, strategic marketing, business development, strategic partnering, manufacturing strategy and fund raising.
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications (some combination of the following):
Hours: Part-time (up to 50%, some flexibility required on schedule)
Start date: Immediate
Term: Various terms depending on candidate situation
Compensation: This is a compensated position paid on a monthly basis. Specific compensation to be discussed with supervisor
Benefits: None
Responsibilities:
Facilitate connection of startup companies to support resources. Play lead role in vetting and evaluation of companies seeking funding. Assist early stage companies in developing business strategies. Mentor inexperienced entrepreneurs in key start up activities related to team formation, strategic marketing, business development, strategic partnering, manufacturing strategy and fund raising.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as an entrepreneur in one or more startup companies or senior executive in one or more high growth corporations
- Demonstrated knowledge of early stage development and funding of technology companies
- Extensive relevant work experience that can be drawn upon in advising and mentoring early stage companies
- Demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly in understanding the key attributes of technologies, products, markets and teams that lead to successful startup companies
- Existing network of contacts in the business, technology, and/or sustainability community in Dhaka
Desired Qualifications (some combination of the following):
- Startup company CEO or Senior Management experience
- Experienced in raising private capital
- Startup company CEO or Senior Management experience in one or more companies that successfully took an early stage company through product development to commercial sales
- Startup company CEO or Senior Management experience in a company that has delivered a successful exit to investors (IPO or M&A)
- Experience as a licensor or licensee
