Avp & Executive Director Of The Swartz Center For Entrepreneurship - Office Of The Vice President For Research
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Track record as successful tech entrepreneur or investor
Experience leading complex academic or organizational structures
Proven ability to raise philanthropic funding
The Executive Director will guide Carnegie Mellon's entrepreneurial ecosystem to generate excitement and meaningful engagement in startup creation and growth
Job Summary
The Executive Director will guide Carnegie Mellon's entrepreneurial ecosystem to generate excitement and meaningful engagement in startup creation and growth.
This role requires a leader with credibility as a successful tech entrepreneur or investor who can build robust pathways for translating research into world-changing startups.
Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, a generous retirement savings program, tuition benefits, and access to a fitness center.
Matching Summary
The Executive Director will guide Carnegie Mellon's entrepreneurial ecosystem to generate excitement and meaningful engagement in startup creation and growth.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Track record as successful tech entrepreneur or investor
Experience leading complex academic or organizational structures
Proven ability to raise philanthropic funding
Deep network of investors and industry leaders
Ability to drive unicorn potential startups
Nice-to-have
Passion for interdisciplinary science and technology research
Experience in AI, software, deep tech, or biomedical ventures
Strong background in faculty incentive program design
Data-centric approach to measuring impact outcomes
Commitment to fostering an ambitious innovation culture
Key Requirements
Prior experience as executive or operational leader in significant complexity
Credibility as a successful tech entrepreneur or investor
Demonstrated track record of building and scaling organizations
Ability to articulate and implement an ambitious vision for entrepreneurship
Experience recruiting and leading high-performance matrixed teams