We are expanding and are looking for an extra Venture Building Partner to join KRING and co-create the future with us. Over a decade, we have developed entrepreneurial partner-driven methods, approaches, and tools that enable our co-founders and partners to co-create and scale new companies and growth platforms smarter together. Now is your chance to join us, and help us build new ventures aligned with the UN's Sustainable Goals - particularly Health & Wellness (SDG3) and Clean Energy (SDG7).

About the role:

You will be working in a fast-paced startup environment, helping to build new ventures and supporting ongoing projects, and fostering corporate partnerships. The Venture Building Partner usually leads and runs two parallel venture-building projects at any given time – with a total of 3 – 4 projects per year. You will work closely with a small, passionate team of 10 - 12, closely collaborating with KRING’s Co-Managing Partner, other Venture Building Partners, Growth Leads, Growth Hackers and, not least, some of the best Entrepreneurs-in-residence turning Co-founders.

Your key tasks are closely connected to KRING’s unique Speedbooting model which incorporates five different stages: Discovery, Think Big, Validation, Start Small, and Scale Fast. Some of the tasks in the role include:

• Problem validation incl. user interviews, desk research, market sizing,competitive landscape, partnership exploration, ideation, concept development,value proposition development, as well as business model development

• Market/ Solution experimentation and validation including lots of Pretotyping experimentation (hypothesis validation) and initial growth hacking

• MVP development and Growth Strategies

• Recruitment of Entrepreneurs-in-residence (that will turn into co-founders as we launch the companies) working closely with our Talent Attraction Lead

•  Project lead using agile methodologies and tools

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive venture building projects delivering impactful and valuable new ventures within Health & Wellness and/or Clean Energy

• Drive potential corporate co-creation projects and/or university collaboration as well as doing a lot of continuous networking (start-ups, co-founders, hubs and communities, corporate partners, experts, investors, VCs)

• Progress management and reporting (incl. project progress, metrics, budget, resources)

• Capability building within KRING (processes, tools, templates, skills, systems, playbooks)

• Active role as a strategic sparring partner (Advisory and/or Board participation) for several of the portfolio companies

• Participation in our internal governance processes and decision meetings, incl. reporting on the progress of own projects and ventures.

Requirements:

• +6 years of experience as a founder, co-founder, CEO, or other executive role in a startup, preferably in the Health & Well-being or Energy sectors

• Strong understanding of the venture capital industry and the startup ecosystem, including experience in fundraising, business development, and strategic partnerships

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, from founders to investors

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, including managing multiple projects and priorities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in financial modelling, data analysis, and project management

About KRING:

At KRING we have our own investment fund that enables us to execute fast and focused with co-founders and strategic partners. We focus on building ventures within health & well-being or energy in relation to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We are a story of an entrepreneurial spirit, constantly exploring new ground and building new solutions. Reinventing business models, strategies, and approaches to better solve our world's problems. We are the orchestrates of connecting people and dots. The positive change makers - that make things happen. We do this through new constellations and ventures that deliver positive impact.

Over a decade we have developed entrepreneurial partner-driven methods, approaches, and tools that enable our co-founders and partners to co-create and scale new companies and growth platforms smarter together.

Read more about us here: https://www.kring.com/about