Drive Enterprise Innovation
This role involves leading the development and execution of new ventures and programs, blending startup / VC rigor with program execution.
- Venture Sourcing & Investment Readiness
- Build and manage a pipeline of startups and venture ideas aligned to focus areas (AI governance, enterprise AI, policy-tech).
- Review business plans, vet feasibility, and run lightweight commercial and financial diligence.
Portfolio Enablement & Revenue Growth
Design and run customer discovery and pilot programs with enterprise / government partners.Drive early commercial traction : first customers, lighthouse partners, sponsorships, and co-marketing.Program Management & Delivery Excellence
Own the 36-month roadmap for new initiatives; prioritize by impact / ROI / strategic value.Build lean execution plans; manage cross-functional contributors, vendors, and interns.Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Cultivate relationships across accelerators / incubators, early-stage funds, enterprise innovation teams, policy orgs, and universities.Package KN value propositions for sponsors and corporate partners; ensure we deliver on commitments with excellence.