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Startup Creation: Assist the Licensing team to increase the number of startups created with UFRF
technologies, to hit BOG goals numbers, to increase the number of UFRF startups in our incubators, and
overall grow the startup ecosystem in Alachua county and the State of Florida.
Investment Search and identification: Identify and source new venture investments including
meeting with founders and entrepreneurs, attending relevant conferences and networking events, and
calling on new prospects. Conduct detailed industry, business and financial due diligence on prospective
investments. Perform as a liaison between the clients, businesses, and the University regarding potential
venture investment. Work closely with angel groups and other national/regional/local investment funds.
Financial/Market Analysis: Prepare in-depth financial and data analysis for potential
investments, including customer and management references, market sizing and mapping, and industry
research. Develop financial models relating to financings, restructurings, valuation analyses and liquidity
events. Support portfolio company management teams on special projects. Evaluate the potential of a
client’s return on investment opportunities relative to the investment risk. Perform careful evaluation of
risk/reward potential for clients and their companies.
EIR Program: Hire and manage team of
EIRs (Entrepreneurs-in-Residence) with the objective to have outreach across Florida to find
management talent, investments as well as provide executive oversight to select projects within Tech
Licensing. Develop informational sessions for clients and companies on issues relevant to investments
in startup companies. Promote the University programs, and their employees at every available
opportunity, with specific responsibilities for assisting entrepreneurs and establishing and aiding new
businesses in the service region.
Venture Fund: Seek out and manage sourcing of deals that
qualify for the UFRF Venture fund, create investment memo for the investment committee, manage the
company presentation as well as the financial documents that accompany any transaction. Maintain
knowledge of existing UFRF investments and monitor financial performance.
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