Dir, FastForward Innovation & Programming (Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures)
Core
Lead strategy, operations, and programming for the Open Ecosystem Track of a university technology commercialization suite, serving early-stage innovators and student entrepreneurs.
Role type
Senior Director of Innovation Programming & Ecosystem Management
Builds
Foundational programming, workshops, and community-building activities for university innovators
Domain
Higher Education Technology Transfer & Startup Ecosystems
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, budget management, program design, stakeholder coordination, fundraising, marketing, data analysis
Preferred skills
Higher education administration, startup ecosystem building, multi-site operations management, partnership development
Technologies
I-Corps, HEXcite, Venture Mentor Program, Idea to Industry
Responsibilities
Design and execute comprehensive strategy for the Open Ecosystem Track; oversee education programs and workshops; manage structured office hours and vendor databases; lead student entrepreneurship initiatives; coordinate ecosystem events and partnerships; manage team and budget; track performance metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight