Supporting state and regional innovation is a fascinating career choice. Below are currently open positions in the field, each looking for people eager to grow the U.S. economy through programs supporting science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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- President & Chief Executive Officer—Rev1 Ventures
Columbus, Ohio
Posted March 12
- Head of Entrepreneurship Growth—Amplify Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
Posted March 12
- Senior Director for the Technology Venture Studio—University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Posted March 2
President & Chief Executive Officer—Rev1 Ventures
Rev1 Ventures seeks a president & chief executive officer to lead one of the nation’s leading and most respected nonprofit venture development organizations at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The president & chief executive officer will serve as the chief executive and steward of Rev1’s nonprofit enterprise—responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring organizational performance and financial sustainability, and advancing Rev1’s role as a trusted leader within the innovation ecosystem. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead through influence and alignment, partnering closely with the Board, senior leadership team, and key stakeholders. The Board has engaged BeecherHill to lead a national search. Click here for additional information.
Head of Entrepreneurship Growth—Amplify Bloomington
Amplify Bloomington is building a civic platform that connects Indiana University's research engine, Bloomington’s entrepreneurial energy, cultural vitality, and community belonging into something greater than the sum of its parts. The head of entrepreneurship growth will lead one of three strategic pillars driving this vision forward. They'll create the pathways that turn ideas into companies, founders into leaders, and graduates into entrepreneurs who choose to stay and scale in Bloomington. They'll connect researchers, creators, and builders to the capital, mentorship, and community that makes ambitious ventures possible. More details on this position are available on LinkedIn here. Use this link to apply.
Senior Director for the Technology Venture Studio—University of Missouri-Kansas City
The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s (UMKC’s) Innovation Center (IC) is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking leader to serve as senior director of the Technology Venture Studio. This role is ideal for an ecosystem builder and community connector who thrives on cultivating relationships, accelerating innovation, and shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Kansas City. The senior director will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the UMKC IC Technology Venture Studio, whose mission is to serve as the nucleus of early-stage technology venture development and drive the growth of the region’s innovation economy. For more information and to apply, click here.