roles

Primary Role:

Oversees day-to-day operational activities within an organization

Reporting Relations:

Typically reports to the COO or CEO

Decision Making Authority:

Considerable operational decision-making authority

Stratigic Planning

Participates in operational strategy and its execution

Team Management:

Oversees operational teams and departments

Meeting Involvment:

Leads operational meetings and strategy sessions

Project Management:

Responsible for operational project oversight

Communication:

Oversees operational communication within the organization

Professional Development:

Focuses on operational management and process improvement

Primary Role:

Senior executive role, overseeing a specific division or function

Reporting Relations:

Reports to CEO or higher executive level

Decision Making Authority:

High level, strategic decisions within their area

Stratigic Planning

Integral to strategic planning in their area of responsibility

Team Management:

Manages a large team or department

Meeting Involvment:

Leads meetings within their area of responsibility

Project Management:

May oversee strategic projects within their area

Communication:

Responsible for high-level communication within their area

Professional Development:

Focuses on leadership and management skills in their domain

Primary Role:

Strategic advisor and facilitator in investment decisions

Reporting Relations:

Reports to senior partners or VC firm leadership

Decision Making Authority:

Significant in strategic initiatives and investment recommendations

Stratigic Planning

Active in developing and executing investment strategies

Team Management:

Coordinates with investment teams and firm leadership

Meeting Involvment:

Involved in key meetings with entrepreneurs, investors, and stakeholders

Project Management:

Oversees projects related to investment analysis and firm initiatives

Communication:

Key communicator between firm leadership, investors, and portfolio companies

Professional Development:

Develops skills in investment analysis, strategic decision-making, and VC operations