VP of Strategy and Corporate Development

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We’re looking for a VP of Strategy and Corporate Development to join the company’s Senior Leadership Team and drive strategy, planning and our growth via M&A.

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the VP of Strategy and Corporate Development will manage our Strategy and Business Operations and Corporate Development functions. Strategy and Business Operations at the company is fast moving and iterative and represents the majority of this role. We’re seeking a leader who’s excited to work at a founder-led company, comfortable with ambiguity, and collaborates well with product and technical teams.

Corporate Development at the company supports key company priorities, with a focus on acqui-hires and targeted capability acquisitions rather than large transformational deals. We’ve used M&A to build functions, establish offices, and expand into new subjects. We’re excited to continue and expand our M&A activity.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY office on a hybrid (4+1) work schedule.

• Partner with leaders across the company to develop strategies spanning our main Pillars:
  Growth, Monetization, Language Learning, and New Subjects (Math, Music and Chess).

• Generate insights that directly influence product experiments and drive impact.

• Run company-wide strategy and planning, driving alignment on strategic direction and resource allocation, including leading planning for the company Board of Directors meetings.

• Support the company’s growth through M&A, fully aligned with our strategy and key priorities, and working closely with the company’s product and executive teams.

• Own Corporate Development end-to-end: source, evaluate, negotiate, and close acquisitions; coordinate cross-functional diligence; and drive thoughtful integration.

• Lead and manage Strategy and Business Operations and Corporate Development teams (~10 people), setting the bar for your functional craft and empathizing with your team as people.

• Encourage your team to continue embracing new tools and technologies for insight generation and analysis, automation, and communication.

• 20+ years relevant work experience in strategy, consulting, M&A, investment banking, or product management, and significant experience in technology companies.

• A demonstrated understanding of the company’s business and future growth opportunities.

• A demonstrated track record of success in fast paced entrepreneurial work environments.

• Experience working closely with product and engineering colleagues.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

• Team leadership experience with a track record of hiring, developing, and managing high-performing teams.

• Ability to work from our Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY office on a 4+1 hybrid work schedule.

• Significant experience using the company, and opinions about how to improve it.

• Leadership experience at a founder-led company.

• Experience at a leading consumer app.

* The offered salary is dependent upon several factors, including work experience, skills, and internal peer comparisons. The posted range is subject to change in the future. For this role, base salary is supplemented by equity compensation. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter for more information related to compensation for this role!*

Salary Range:

$330,000 - $550,000 USD

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