Are you an Entrepreneur ready to lead at the Tip of the Spear?
Tip of the Spear Ventures is a specialized, global Private Equity firm where half of our focus provides venture funding for early stage entrepreneurs, business funding initiatives, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Within our M&A practice, we strive to identify/acquire enduringly profitable businesses within industries that are recession-resilient.
At the tip of the spear within our Mergers &Acquisitions practice are our M&A Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR). The primary responsibility of the EIR is singular in focus – to successfully acquire/operate a company as Owner Operator. We are seeking six (6) EIRs to initiate innovative investments and provide a unique perspective at this time. The EIR will spend time searching for appropriate businesses, building out business plans, assembling a team, and exploring capital funding options. This role will also provide the opportunity for the EIR to enable expansion, innovation, or restructuring of the acquired company’s team and operations therein. Candidates must have excellent leadership, communication, and computer skills. They should be driven to achieve monthly Metric/Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals.
Tip of the Spear Ventures team of professionals are bound through a shared commitment to excellence and purpose as we shape our world. There are several ties that bind us, including:
- Being at the tip of the spear as we lead business transformation engagements
- Working on issues that matter as a collective sum of individuals, both today and tomorrow
- Navigating complexity and removing barriers so that we focus on what we do best
- Squarely facing today’s great challenges, and not shying away from ‘good’ not being ‘great’ enough
- Anticipating where the world/industry is heading based on our market insights and arriving their first
M&A Entrepreneur in Residence Responsibilities
- Ensuring successful completion of project deliverables
- Working closely in partnership with the Managing Director in running organization
- Providing consistent flawless work product under the supervision of the Managing Director
- Directing team members in work product
- Delegating to staff in execution of a project plan
- Defining/Executing the cultural-fit required for Tip of the Spear Ventures
- Work with the Managing Director to analyze current organizational process and propose change to existing systems
- Interacting with all organizational levels of the management team to ensure successful completion of projects
- Monitor actual performance against goal
M&A Entrepreneur in Residence Work/Travel Requirements
- Self-motivated and self-driven
- This is a remote position at site of company acquired
- Able to work independently with little or no supervision while maintaining high productivity
- You can expect less than 10% travel
- Work is 5 days per week, with vacation for identified holidays
- Relocation may be required for this position
M&A Entrepreneur in Residence Qualifications
- Independent and ambitious leader who utilizes scarce resources to proactively turn big ideas into a reality
- 5+ years of experience as an early stage startup entrepreneur, in management consulting, or as an advisor
- Time spent in customer facing roles at a senior level
- Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional people skills to build rapport and drive consensus with team members, board members, and partners
- Outstanding strategic and detail-oriented product management skills to develop product concept visions, MVPs, and roadmaps
- Inquisitive but thoughtful decision maker, driven by data and a willingness to experiment with processes
- Analytical and technical capabilities (scenario modeling, ROI, etc.)
- Hunger to develop competencies in solving complex business problems
M&A Entrepreneur in Residence Education
- College graduate, Business or Engineering degree focus preferred
- US Military experience considered in lieu of formal education
M&A Entrepreneur in Residence Technical Skills
- Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms)
The M&A Entrepreneur in Residence Application
To become a Tip of the Spear Venture M&A Entrepreneur in Residence, we encourage you to apply today by submitting a cover letter/resume to recruiting@tipofthespearventures.com.
Tip of the Spear Ventures does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Tip of the Spear and Tip of the Spear will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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