Co-Founder

Looking to become a business owner? We’re recruiting entrepreneurs to join our venture studio and co-create the next generation of high-impact start-ups.

Launchpad is a venture studio embedded within Falmouth University, Cornwall, which gives entrepreneurial leaders an unfair advantage building the companies of tomorrow. Supported by experienced coaches and mentors to help create in-demand, cutting-edge investible companies.

Accepted candidates receive financial support and study for a fee-free Masters degree in Entrepreneurship.

The Unparalleled Opportunity:

• Leadership: Become a co-founder of a new high impact venture
• Resource: We energise your company by bringing you a team, financial support, and expertise in investment design, software, recruitment, marketing and business design
• Mentorship: Our studio team and Entrepreneurs in Residence are experts in impact, investing in you as a company leader and they’ll guide you on your journey to help build a great company
• Ecosystem: Be based in one of the most scenic and vibrant places in the UK at the core of an entrepreneurial ecosystem, with access to investment contacts and other companies
• Community: Work with our network to capture massive market opportunities
• Education: Gain a Masters degree – you’ll study for a fee-free Master of Science degree in entrepreneurship as you develop your venture

Who we look for:

We want applicants who match our core values: who create fearlessly, work well and possess a frontier spirit.

We are looking for candidates who dare to dream big and push boundaries, while uplifting others. You’ll need to be courageous and doggedly determined, while having the agility and resilience to learn and grow. You’ll also need to be prepared for the tough challenge of building a business while studying and being part of an active community of entrepreneurs.

We’re after candidates with ambition, drive, and commitment to solve tough and sophisticated problems to create a lasting, sustainable impact in partnership with us and our partners.

We want to hear from candidates that have:

· Commercial experience in business leadership, sales, application development, product development, or change management (experience of creating businesses will be advantageous)

· A passion for identifying customer problems and developing financially sustainable solutions

· Significant experience owning and delivering change within an organisation

· Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent qualification – alternatively candidates without degrees who have significant relevant work experience and a record of success will be considered

· Commitment to co-creating a start-up in Cornwall

· Strong presentation and influencing skills

· Self-belief, determination and resilience

Launchpad is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Research England and Cornwall Council.