Carnegie Mellon University is looking for an Entrepreneur in Residence to join the Swartz Center within the Office of the Vice President for Research. In this role, you will mentor CMU-generated startup companies and explore opportunities to found your own ventures based on university intellectual property. You'll engage for a period of 6 months to 2 years, working closely with the entrepreneurial community.
What You'll Do
- Mentor and help a portfolio of CMU-generated startup companies become successful.
- Look for opportunities to start your own company based on CMU ideas and IP.
- Teach innovation and entrepreneurship courses as an Adjunct Professor.
- Lead workshops and seminars in your areas of expertise.
- Attend and recruit attendees for CMU and Swartz Center events and showcases.
- Be housed in and consult with the Swartz Center’s Incubator, Project Olympus.
- Meet bi-weekly with the Swartz Center team, CMU Research Centers/Institutes, and other Entrepreneurs in Residence.
What We're Looking For
- Co-founder of one or more investor-backed startups.
- Minimum of 10 years of direct startup experience.
- C-Suite experience in investor-backed startups.
- Proven track record for creating high-growth startups.
- Proven network with VC, Angel, and strategic investors.
- Proven network with domain-specific talent acquisition.
- Proven network with domain-specific customer acquisition.
- Successful background check.
Nice to Have
- CMU alumni.
- Successful entrepreneurs who are in transition, having recently sold or left their successful startup.
Team & Environment
You will work with the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship and other CMU research centers, institutes, and departments.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Tuition benefits.
- Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
- Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
- Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
- Fitness center access.
- Compensation: Approximately $70.50/hour if placed in CA, NY, or D.C.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position with remote work options.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
