Entrepreneur​/Executive In Residence - Ben Franklin Technology Partners

## Entrepreneur/Executive In Residence - Ben Franklin Technology Partners Apply locations:
Penn State University Park:
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College:
Penn State Harrisburg time type:
Full time posted on:
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** This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.###   
** POSITION SPECIFICS
**** Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA (Ben Franklin/CNP)
** is the region’s leading early-stage investor and innovation partner, supporting technology-based startups across a 32-county footprint. Headquartered in State College—with offices in Erie, Harrisburg, Johnstown, and Lancaster—we help entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into thriving businesses.

Through high-risk, early-stage investments and hands-on management support, we empower founders to launch, scale, and succeed—creating jobs and strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy.

We currently have 3 positions as
** Entrepreneur- or Executive-in-Residence (EIR)
** that we are seeking to fill in the
** Transformations Business Services team**, and are looking a dynamic, experienced, and highly motivated individuals. This flexible position can be based in any of our regional offices namely
** Penn State University Park or Harrisburg or Behrend.
** This position will be filled as a
** Business Development Relationship Adviser (Senior Professional OR Principal Professional).
** As an EIR, you will play a pivotal role in supporting early-stage companies by providing hands-on leadership and strategic guidance across critical business functions. You’ll work directly with startup founders, helping them navigate growth challenges and accelerate their path to success.

This role reports directly to the Transformations Team Lead.
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* What You’ll Do:

** Startup & Portfolio Support
* Serve as a lead advisor and hands-on partner to early-stage companies
* Provide expertise across:
+ Finance & investment readiness  + Sales, marketing & business development  + Strategy & operations  + Organizational growth
* Mentor a select group of portfolio companies based on your experience

Program Engagement
* Contribute to and help deliver the 10-week Ben Franklin Tech Celerator, guiding entrepreneurs in:
+ Customer discovery  + Business model development  + Investor readiness and pitch development

Strategic Impact
* Assess leadership teams and identify key growth opportunities and risks
* Build and implement action plans for:
+ Sales and marketing strategies  + Corporate and operational improvements  + Cash flow management and financial planning
* Collaborate with Ben Franklin’s internal experts in:
+ Accounting and finance operations  + HR and talent strategy  + Market research  + Software/tools training
* Define measurable KPIs, track company progress, and adjust strategies as needed

Ecosystem Engagement
* Actively network and build relationships across:
+ Business and investment communities  + Higher education institutions  + Technology and innovation sectors
* Champion inclusive entrepreneurship, supporting innovation from all communities and backgrounds
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* What We’re Looking For:

*** Proven business leadership experience—preferably in a technology-driven private-sector environment
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for early-stage company growth    Strong interpersonal,…