Venture Head

Advertised on: 13 Nov 2024_
This role is hired under Mandai X, The Growth Accelerator of Mandai Wildlife Group.
-We live in a world where the delicate balance with nature has been disrupted. Reversing this trend will require a global effort of unprecedented speed and scale.
-An impossible task alone.
-Which is why we challenge ourselves to reach 1 billion consumers, as potential for change can only happen when many come together.
-And this is where Mandai X can make a difference. Working to influence changes in attitudes, decisions and behaviours.
-Leveraging off over 50 years of experience in inspiring people to value and protect nature as part of the Mandai Wildlife Group, our efforts will spark, catalyse and accelerate innovative ventures in completely new domains to drive growth and impact beyond boundaries. Eliminating the well-entrenched trade-offs faced between commercial, human and the planet’s well-being -- and blending everything together so that these usual conflicts faced are aligned.
-We will redefine what a better life means; and unleash humanity’s collective power to make this change through impactful ventures that enable and empower individuals and companies with everyday choices that not only help them, but also make the world a better place at the same time.
-Welcome to Mandai X.
-About The Product:

-Nurturing every child to drive positive change for the planet, through stories and adventures.
-Children are the hope of our planet’s future. Mandai X is building two immensely purpose-led ventures that empower future generations to learn about our world and absorb values that help them thrive in an ever-changing world, in a way that is meaningful and fun
-The ventures are based in Singapore and backed by one of the most purpose-led organizations that treasures humanity and conservation alongside a focus on the bottom-line.
-Role Overview:

-We are looking for a Venture Head & General Manager, Edutainment to balance strategic and operational leadership for a startup that is emerging beyond MVP to finding product-market-fit and scale. As GM and Head of Edutainment Ventures, you will drive business strategy and growth, build and lead cross-functional teams, manage senior C-suite and board level stakeholders, pitch to investors for fundraising activities and operate with a “jobs-to-be-done" mindset, leaning in to solve problems on the ground if needed.
-It is important for this individual to harbor a genuine passion for conservation, sustainability and empowering children towards a better future.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business objectives and growth targets to scale 1-10 beyond product-market-fit
- Lead company operations, financial and organizational management, and overall growth strategy and milestones (e.g product launch, customer acquisition and revenue)
- Inspire and motivate people, rallying your team and stakeholders towards a shared purpose

Commercials & Investor Relations
- Lead go-to-market and monetization strategy to scale business in Singapore and beyond
- Own P&L and cash flow, overseeing financial health and managing budgets
- Drive fundraising effort to ensure financial viability of the venture in the long-term

Sales & Business Development
- Lead the sales and business development efforts, working with the team to identify and pursue new opportunities to expand the company's customer base and revenue streams.
- Develop deep relationships with C-suite executives, key customers, strategic partners and external stakeholders
- Leverage the venture’s unfair advantages to negotiate complex commercial contracts and close deals

Talent Management
- Attract, recruit and retain world-class Talent
- Build and lead high-performing teams, providing mentorship, support and career growth opportunities for employees to thrive

**Requirements**:

- 15+ years’ total experience across startups, ventures and corporate environments
- Track record of scaling startups/ventures beyond product-market-fit in the capacity of a CEO, GM, or relevant senior leadership roles
- P&L ownership managing budgets of at least $5M
- Experience leading sales and business development for both B2B and B2C products
- Product lifecycle management, with expertise in strategic roadmap development, feature prioritization, and agile methodologies;
- Experience raising external funding from institutional investors
- Excellent communication and ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders with experience presenting product vision to C-Suite, board members and external stakeholders while fostering teamwork across all levels;
- Proven ability to attract, mentor and develop talent in product, design and technology;
- Passion for conservation, sustainability and for empowering the future generations

Bonus Points for
- Experience in building and managing Intellectual Property (IP)
- Background in Education, Entertainment,