Person Specification: Essential Desirable Knowledge, Strong interest in entrepreneurship and investment Experience of Skills and commercialising software, Excellent interpersonal skills Experience in either a technology Experience of software development or otherwise in transfer or commercial a software business environment. A good understanding of the nature of different types Experience of the of software based businesses Cambridge entrepreneurial networks as evidenced by A clear interest in and understanding of technology involvement with relevant analysis and markets innovation networks, eg Articulate and literate CUE, CUTEC, or through experience in a start-up. Familiarity with a networked IT environment and standard software packages with experience using spreadsheets, databases and e-mail packages Company Essential Desirable Competencies Ambition/ Evidence of an ability to identify phases and Track record of successful, Effectiveness activities needed to achieve goals, plus the ability to relevant achievements complete matters in a timely manner. Customer Focus A high level of customer focus; articulate, with clear Extensive, relevant and demonstrable business sense. networks in Cambridge Ability to relate credibly to software developers and Extensive, relevant company founders. networks in academia and business Team Working/ Works well as a team member, and actively seeks to Flexibility cultivate a broad network of working relationships, paired with the ability to work independently Decision Engages in thinking to consider future financial and ‘what-if’ Making implications and weigh the benefits and risks commercial expertise to associated with actions. bear on the evaluation of investment opportunities Ability to work with others to reach consensus decisions. Uses sound judgement in making difficult decisions in a timely manner. Problem Evidence of problem-solving abilities including Some knowledge of – Solving anticipating issues that may occur and creating developing strategies to alternative solutions to deal with multiple build effective company contingencies teams, developing credible commercial plans and
Person Specification: Essential Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong interest in entrepreneurship and investment Excellent interpersonal skills Experience of software development or otherwise in a software business A good understanding of the nature of different types of software based businesses A clear interest in and understanding of technology analysis and markets Articulate and literate Familiarity with a networked IT environment and standard software packages with experience using spreadsheets, databases and e-mail packages Experience of commercialising software, in either a technology transfer or commercial environment. Experience of the Cambridge entrepreneurial networks as evidenced by involvement with relevant innovation networks, eg CUE, CUTEC, or through experience in a start-up. Company Competencies Essential Desirable Ambition/ Effectiveness Evidence of an ability to identify phases and activities needed to achieve goals, plus the ability to complete matters in a timely manner. Track record of successful, relevant achievements Customer Focus A high level of customer focus; articulate, with clear and demonstrable business sense. Ability to relate credibly to software developers and company founders. Extensive, relevant networks in Cambridge Extensive, relevant networks in academia and business Team Working/ Flexibility Works well as a team member, and actively seeks to cultivate a broad network of working relationships, paired with the ability to work independently Decision Making Engages in ‘what-if’ thinking to consider future implications and weigh the benefits and risks associated with actions. Ability to work with others to reach consensus decisions. Uses sound judgement in making difficult decisions in a timely manner. financial and commercial expertise to bear on the evaluation of investment opportunities Problem Solving Evidence of problem-solving abilities – including anticipating issues that may occur and creating alternative solutions to deal with multiple contingencies Some knowledge of developing strategies to build effective company teams, developing credible commercial plans and
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