Director of Startup Success
Colorado School of Mines
About this role
The Director of Startup Success leads the Beck Venture Center at Colorado School of Mines, shaping the institution’s founder experience and positioning Mines as a hub for hard-tech and science-driven venture creation. This strategic leadership role focuses on building lasting programs, networks, and partnerships that accelerate startups from early-stage ideas to scalable companies. The director represents Mines to founders, investors, and industry partners while advancing the university’s commercialization mission.
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About Colorado School of Mines
mines.eduColorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and innovations to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future.
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About Colorado School of Mines
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$125k – $151k
per year