Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago
Temporary Entrepreneur in Residence
Ewing, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100/hr - $100/hrInside Higher Ed is seeking a part-time Entrepreneur in Residence at The College of New Jersey, a leading public institution. The role involves mentoring students and faculty in technology commercialization, product development, and startup creation while hosting workshops and connecting with industry partners.
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Responsibilities
Mentor Students: Advise student teams on entrepreneurial ventures, business plan development, securing early-stage funding, and pitching to investors
Support Faculty: Collaborate with faculty on identifying commercial potential for research and developing effective teaching methods for innovation and entrepreneurship
Host Workshops: Lead practical workshops and seminars on topics such as lean startup methodologies, intellectual property, and market analysis
Connect to Industry: Act as a liaison to the regional and national entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting students and faculty with key industry partners and potential investors
Qualification
Required
Significant, verifiable hands-on experience as a founder, co-founder, or early-stage leader in a technology or engineering-focused venture
A bachelor's degree in engineering or science is strongly preferred
Preferred
Experience in technology transfer, successful funding rounds (seed, Series A), and prior mentorship/advisory roles
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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