Cintrifuse is Hiring! Strategic Innovation & Venture Connections Manager – Cintrifuse
Cintrifuse Overview
The mission of Cintrifuse is to lead and accelerate the development of Greater Cincinnati as a disruptive, tech-based innovation economy. Our vision is to be the #1 startup center in the Midwest and a top innovation hub in the nation. We work with startups, corporate collaborators, and venture investors who are leveraging our region’s strength as the Great Supply Way to America and innovating in critical areas such as sustainability, supply chain, and FinTech. See video overview.
A critical competitive advantage for Cintrifuse is our $118 million strategic “Fund of Funds.” We invest in the world’s best venture capital firms and managers to provide Greater Cincinnati companies access to technology, connections, relationships, and an unparalleled window into the future.
Strategic Innovation and Venture Connections Manager
We are looking for an exceptionally curious, articulate, analytical leader to harness and ignite the power of our coveted fund network across investor, startup, strategic focus, and local startup ecosystem needs. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Innovation Services, this person is an enthusiastic, exceptional relationship builder adept at making introductions, forging connections, and marrying unmet needs and pain points with startup solutions and inspiration. You will lead or participate in thought leadership and innovation briefings with some of the world’s most influential executives and decision-makers, including P&G, Kroger, Western & Southern, JM Smucker, TQL, Scripps, Great American Insurance, and more. You’ll also interface with key Cintrifuse stakeholders, especially Startup Services, and work closely with the #StartupCincy community.
Position Summary
You’ll play a lead role in scouting startups and technology across the global landscape and within the Cintrifuse Fund portfolio. Specific responsibilities include:
Characteristics of Successful Candidates
Essential Skills
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Zand Walters at [email protected].
“This role is at the heart of the Cintrifuse value proposition. Our Fund network is a doorway into the future – a future of breakthrough technology, disruptive new business models, digital transformation, and promising solutions to extreme challenges like sustainability. We’re looking for talent eager to unlock the value of our connections and relationships for the benefit of our stakeholders.”
— Pete Blackshaw, CEO of Cintrifuse
Cintrifuse Fund Network Includes
Greycroft, Upfront Ventures, Maveron Ventures, Material Impact, 5AM Ventures, Refinery Ventures, Pelion Venture Partners, SV Life Sciences, Bullpen Capital, Allos Ventures, Rivercities Capital, Atlas Ventures, Techstars, Revolution Ventures, Atomic Ventures, Science VC, Sigma Prime Ventures, Boldstart, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Mercury; Crosscut and Madrona
Cintrifuse Limited Partners/Investors Include
Kroger, P&G, Western & Southern Life, EW Scripps, Duke Energy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Bon Secours Mercy Health, University of Cincinnati, JM Smucker, Michelman, Cincinnati Bell, Great American Insurance Group, TQL, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, AAA Club Alliance, Cincinnati Financial, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Standard Textile and Greater Cincinnati Foundation