Consultant, Unum Ventures
Core
Manage a portfolio of early-stage startups in The Foundry, acting as a trusted advisor to help founders strengthen businesses and prepare for enterprise partnerships.
Role type
Startup portfolio consultant / Venture program manager
Builds
Enterprise-ready startups and strategic partnerships between startups and Unum
Domain
Venture capital / Startup incubation / Employee benefits industry
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
startup advisory, relationship management, program execution, strategic intelligence, market research, portfolio management, startup sourcing, business model analysis, enterprise readiness assessment
Preferred skills
entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving, negotiation, influence, stakeholder management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage portfolio of early-stage startups and serve as trusted advisor to founders; Develop deep understanding of startup business models and provide guidance on strategy and product; Connect startups with mentors and internal stakeholders; Conduct market and competitive research for strategic intelligence; Facilitate portfolio reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions; Partner with internal teams to navigate pathways to partnership or commercial engagement; Track milestones and measure enterprise readiness using a structured framework.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
