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Capital Factory · 1 month ago

Station Northwest Arkansas, Executive Director

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $115K/yr

Capital Factory is launching Station NWA, a nonprofit in Bentonville, Arkansas, aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. The Executive Director will lead the initiative by building partnerships, supporting local entrepreneurs, and driving investment to establish the region as a hub for innovation.

Angel InvestmentFinanceFinancial ServicesIncubatorsVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Lead and Grow Station NWA: Execute a strategic plan to position Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas as a hub for dual-use, manufacturing, and supply chain innovation

Support Entrepreneurs: Facilitate mentorship and expertise for local entrepreneurs, connecting them with their next investors, mentors, customers and partners

Host High-Impact Programs: Deliver programming tailored to the needs of Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurial community

Drive Investment and Relocation: Help raise $1M for NWA startups and attract three businesses to establish a local presence

Secure Station Sustainability: Raise a minimum of $1M in funding to grow Station NWA's reach and long-term impact

Qualification

Strategic planningPartnership buildingFundraisingEntrepreneurial supportProgram deliveryCommunication skillsStorytellingTeam leadershipAdaptability

Required

Visionary builder who turns big ideas into reality, driving innovation and execution across technology, defense, and manufacturing sectors in fast-growing regions like Northwest Arkansas

Connector of ecosystems, building powerful partnerships across government, academia, and industry to elevate Bentonville as a national center for dual-use and supply chain innovation

Dealmaker and champion, confident in asking for support, closing funding, and mobilizing resources that fuel founders and transform communities

Storyteller with influence, able to inspire stakeholders, attract investment, and expand Station NWA's visibility across Arkansas and beyond

Calm in the chaos, thriving in fast-paced environments while keeping a clear focus on long-term impact for the region's innovation economy

Available to work during evening events and over the weekends when there is a tight deadline

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excited to work in Bentonville, Arkansas and have reliable transportation

Able to efficiently use the Google suite of productivity tools (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Available to work at CF House during SXSW (Spring Break), DREAMCON (one week long staff summits twice a year), and Austin Tech Week

Able to get to Inbox Zero every day

Benefits

4 weeks paid time off (one week is between Christmas and New Year's)

Personal health, vision and dental insurance paid 100% by Station NWA

Additional benefits such as 401k program (50% company matching), life insurance, short & long term disability and and employee assistance program

Parental leave including 10 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 4 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents

$1,000 personal innovation budget on your first year anniversary and then an additional $500 each anniversary thereafter

Coworking membership at Capital Factory with garage parking space, metro pass, or rideshare credits and access to the onsite gym

A priceless network

Company

Capital Factory

Capital Factory is a venture capital firm and an accelerator that seeks to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies. It is a sub-organization of YouRoam.

Founded in 2009