EDMONTON UNLIMITED
Edmonton Unlimited (EU) is the city’s innovation agency, here to back bold thinkers and builders— entrepreneurs tackling real challenges and creating what’s next. Our vision? To establish a critical mass of entrepreneurs working to scale technology and innovation companies toward global impact. We’re building a culture where trying, failing fast, and trying again is part of the process—because every idea has the potential to spark something bigger.
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a passionate and driven Venture Success Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will serve as the primary relationship manager for startups within our Venture Hub, guiding ventures through their development journey from pre-seed to scaling growth stages. Reporting directly to the VP of Venture and Community, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the success of early-stage ventures, ensuring they have the resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance they need to thrive and scale.
What We’re Looking For:
- Venture Champion: You have a passion for supporting startups and scaling companies, helping them navigate challenges and reach their next milestone. You thrive on building relationships and connecting ventures with the right opportunities to accelerate their growth.
- Strategic Connector: You excel at guiding ventures through onboarding, goal setting, and road mapping. By understanding their unique needs, you seamlessly match them with the right programs, mentors, and resources to drive success.
- Data-Driven Coach: You know how to track key metrics, evaluate company growth, and identify critical next steps. You provide structured support through regular check-ins, ensuring ventures stay on course to achieve their goals.
- Collaborative Problem-Solver: You’re proactive in scouting expertise, preparing intelligence briefs, and coordinating with a global network of mentors. Your ability to facilitate productive relationships ensures ventures receive the best possible guidance.
What You’ll Do:
- Portfolio Management: You build and manage strong relationships with companies from pre seed to scaling growth stages, guiding them through onboarding, goal setting, and road mapping. By understanding their needs, you connect them with the right programs and resources to help them achieve key milestones and success metrics
- Mentor & Expertise Connector: You coordinate with a global network of coaches and mentors, facilitating valuable relationships between ventures and industry experts. By scouting relevant expertise, preparing intelligence briefs, and tracking progress, you ensure ventures receive the right guidance to overcome challenges and accelerate growth.
- Lead Engaging Programs & Build Best Practices: Design playbooks and frameworks to enhance venture support, mentorship, and collaboration while organizing dynamic workshops, networking events, and innovation challenges that connect startups with industry leaders.
- Growth Navigator: You apply our development framework to assess company growth, guiding ventures through key milestones and development journeys. Through regular check-ins, you support performance goals, track key metrics, and identify critical next steps to drive venture success.
Top Priorities for the First Year:
As our Venture Success Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our venture portfolio. Your first year will include key priorities such as:
- Define the Future: Identify and develop challenge areas in collaboration with industry partners to drive new opportunities.
- Build High-Impact Teams: Recruit and support diverse startup teams as they navigate venture development.
- Set the Playbook for Success: Develop frameworks and best practices to streamline recruitment, partnerships, and program delivery.
- Measure & Showcase Impact: Establish effective ways to track progress and demonstrate success.
- Grow a Thriving Ecosystem: Cultivate strong relationships with industry leaders, startups, and subject matter experts to create long-term success.
What You Bring to the Role:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience with startups or innovation support.
- Venture Savvy: You have a strong understanding of venture journeys, startup operations, GTM
(Go-to-Market) strategies, and funding mechanisms. You can guide companies through growth stages with confidence.
- Relationship Builder: You excel at communication and relationship management, forging connections with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners to support venture success.
- Project Management Pro: You can juggle multiple projects at once, keeping everything on track with your strong organizational and project management skills.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Startup DNA: You’ve worked in, founded, or closely supported a startup and understand the fast paced, ever-evolving nature of the space.
- Venture Capital Exposure: Experience working with VCs, angel investors, or venture capital firms is a huge plus.
- Ecosystem Expertise: Knowledge of Edmonton and Canada’s startup landscape and the macro trends shaping startup development.
- GTM Strategist: Experience developing Go-to-Market strategies for early-stage companies and familiarity with Lean Startup methodologies.
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Learning & Growth: Access professional development opportunities, workshops, and resources to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Competitive Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package to support your health and well being.
- Flexibility: Enjoy sick and personal time when you need it.
- Event Participation: Be at the center of Edmonton’s innovation scene, contributing to and experiencing exciting events like Startup Week, community gatherings, and more.
- Celebrate Success Together: Join in on fun opportunities to represent Edmonton Unlimited and celebrate our collective wins.
- Holiday Shutdown: Recharge during our annual holiday closure.
How to Apply:
Your resume and cover letter can be submitted to [email protected]. Please be sure to address the role of innovation in your life and work. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Edmonton Unlimited is committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunity, equal pay, and equal rights employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Application Deadline: We’ll begin reviewing resumes immediately, so don’t wait until the deadline—apply now! The application closes on Friday, April 18, 2025.