Head of Venture Studio at iHUB

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies and plans to achieve the short and long term goals of  the venture studio, aligning with the mission to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy through edtech solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and select early-stage and growth stage edtech startups focused on education in Africa and strategic support to selected startups to ensure their products are pedagogically rigorous, scalable and lead to improved learning outcomes in FLN.
• Implement programs and initiatives to accelerate the growth of startups, including access to networks, funding opportunities, and operational support.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with various stakeholders such as educational institutions, funders, government entities, and corporate partners to enhance the impact and reach of our portfolio startups.
• Build and lead a high-performing team dedicated to supporting startup founders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact within the venture studio.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of portfolio startups, measuring outcomes related to learning outcomes, scalability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with fundraising efforts to secure funding and resources for the venture studio and its portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business administration, technology, or a related field. 
• Proven track record (8-10 years) strategy development , startup incubation and acceleration with a focus on developing and scaling innovations in Africa. Personal experience as a founder is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and managerial skills with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team. 
• Strong network within the tech/startup ecosystem, including investors and entrepreneurs with the ability to leverage these relationships for the benefit of the venture studio.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact and improving outcomes for underserved communities, particularly in Africa.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in business administration, technology, or a related field. 
• Proven track record (8-10 years) strategy development , startup incubation and acceleration with a focus on developing and scaling innovations in Africa. Personal experience as a founder is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and managerial skills with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team. 
• Strong network within the tech/startup ecosystem, including investors and entrepreneurs with the ability to leverage these relationships for the benefit of the venture studio.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact and improving outcomes for underserved communities, particularly in Africa.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and build consensus among stakeholders.