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Madison, WI, US

Manage investor relations activities for WARF Ventures' direct investment activities. Support portfolio companies in launching and growing their businesses, and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to further entrepreneurship efforts on campus, in the community and across the larger venture ecosystem.Primary point of contact for WARF’s.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Manage all aspects of UpStart, a free comprehensive several-week entrepreneurship program for women and people of color - from recruitment to administration and maintaining ongoing contact with program graduates in the community. Partner with the Small Business Development Center in delivering relevant course content from area professionals. Establish key.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Support WARF's $3B investment portfolio, specifically the private equity portfolio, including both LP allocations to venture funds, as well as direct investments into UW-Madison spinouts.Support the Chief Investment Officer and team in setting and implementing investment strategy and policy recommendations and evaluating new programs and also serve as a.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Support the development and implementation of WARF’s strategic plan, policies and procedures around startup initiatives. Manage outreach efforts, communication and provide managerial support to programs associated with startup/venture activities. Support the due diligence process for potential direct startup investments and monitors communication and.

Madison, WI

Manage relationships and outreach efforts between researchers, WARF's Patenting and Technology Commercialization Departments, and external stakeholders, including the WARF Ambassador Program, Accelerator Program and various startup and recruitment activities.

Varsity Venture Studio (a collaboration between UW-Madison, WARF, and High Alpha Innovation) is a UW-Madison-wide venture studio, turning ideas into funded software businesses.

Coordinate member relations, communication and events for the The Wisconsin Venture Capital Association (WVCA), a non-profit trade organization designed to encourage investor participation and collaboration in Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The WVCA includes private and corporate venture capital funds, angel investors, institutional investors.

Verona, WI

Full life cycle recruiting for diverse roles including: Pharmacist, User Interface Designer, Facilities Director, Software Developer, Technical Services, Electronic Data Interchange, Implementation Consultant, Quality Assurance, Corporate Education, Marketing, Administration, and Travel Counselor.Led interview and campus tour training for employees.

San Francisco Bay Area

Supported Institutional Sales team across the San Francisco Bay Area in due diligence activities and designing and producing marketing materials, including pitch decks and investment offering memorandums. Planned deal closing and property marketing events.