New Venture Specialist

Operational Management

Manage the administrative needs of the Texas Innovation Center, including facilities, scheduling, and resources. Serve as HR manager and primary point of contact for student workers, overseeing work schedules and responsibilities. Support the Innovation Ambassador Program in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Longhorn Ventures.

Event Coordination

Manage and support the utilization of the Texas Innovation Center as a hub for entrepreneurial activities. This includes supporting meetings, events, courses, and programming that aligns with the core mission of strategically supporting entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, and students to position them for the best success in their new ventures.

Entrepreneurial Grant Support

Follow-through support for new ventures participating in local, state, and federal grant programs such as the SBIR / STTR programs and the NSF TTP to ensure UT-based new ventures are well-positioned for success in participating in federal solicitations focused on commercialization activities. Develop repeatable, scalable curriculum and training for faculty, graduate students, and entrepreneurs to prepare for applications. Engage third-party contractors and vendors to provide coaching, training, and feedback. Guide, direct, and manage applications and awards for the UT SBIR Bridge to Phase II program.

Data Management

Develop and implement a data management tool to track, monitor, and report on UT-based new ventures. Use appropriate tools and services such as Pitchbook to gather data and report on Longhorn Ventures program outcomes.

Other New Venture Activities

Collaborate with teams across Discovery to Impact - including Intellectual Property Development, Business Development, Licensing, and Collaborative Research - to support new venture creation and launch. Focus on establishing the agreements and processes necessary for new venture success throughout the development lifecycle.

Other Duties

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Longhorn Ventures