Venture Creator, Value Creation (Matter)

About Us

We’re NUS Enterprise, the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Our mission: turn frontier science into globally transformative products and companies. We back bold ideas with the potential to reshape entire industries—and we’re just getting started.

We’re hiring Venture Creators to launch new companies in our Matter track, focused on semiconductors, materials, industrials, energy.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to co-create breakthrough startups from day zero. As a Venture Creator, you'll lead the end-to-end process of company creation—shaping venture theses, assembling world-class founding teams, and guiding research-backed ideas toward scalable, investable businesses.

You’ll focus on the Matter track—working with technologies and markets aligned to semiconductors, materials, industrials, energy. This role blends company building, talent scouting, and founder mentorship—with the capital, infrastructure, and global platform of a world-class university.

You’ll collaborate with Innovation Catalysts and Market Discovery Leads to align research from NUS labs with real-world need, pressure-test early ideas, and drive the transition from concept to company. You’ll also provide feedback on projects that need further development, helping shape the broader pipeline.

What You’ll Do

• Shape venture theses – Identify high-leverage scientific breakthroughs and develop them into scalable, fundable startup opportunities.
• Define early strategy – Architect go-to-market plans, business models, and value propositions.
• Recruit founders – Attract and match exceptional technical and commercial co-founders.
• Build & launch – Support MVP development, capital raising, hiring, and company formation.
• Lead partnerships – Build relationships with academia, industry, and investors to unlock strategic traction.
• Deploy capital – Steward resources across ventures with discipline and speed.
• Govern and mentor – Serve as a board member or advisor to portfolio companies, shaping leadership and long-term direction.
• Strengthen the ecosystem – Help shape the culture, cadence, and operating model of NUS Enterprise’s Silicon Valley presence.

Founder DNA

• Experience building from zero—whether a lab, program, business unit, or company.
• Track record of translating research into real-world traction (e.g., licensing, partnerships, revenue).
• Strong grasp of team-building, fundraising, and early execution.

Operator Cred

• Executive experience in semiconductors, materials, industrials, energy industries or technical ventures.
• Familiarity with supply chains, regulation, scale-up manufacturing, and enterprise sales.
• Hands-on deal experience with strategic partners or customers.

Investor Mindset

• Experience investing in or managing a portfolio of IP-backed ventures.
• Familiarity with early-stage deal structures, valuation, and diligence.

Boardroom Acumen

• Board or governance experience; bonus for executive-level participation.
• Understanding of exit paths (M&A, IPO, tech transfer) from both sides of the table.

Tech Fluency

• Ability to translate complex science into business logic and startup narratives.
• Deep appreciation for research-driven innovation; STEM degree preferred.

Global Perspective

• Experience operating across borders; Asia exposure strongly preferred.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with venture capital, translational research, or university spinouts.
• Background in science, engineering, or technical product development.
• Go-to-market, product, or early hiring leadership.

Why Join NUS Enterprise?

This is a rare greenfield opportunity to shape the future of innovation in Asia—from Palo Alto, with global reach. You’ll operate at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and capital—with the freedom to take big swings, and the platform to land them.

Ready to Build the Future?
Send your resume to us. No cover letter required—but we’d love to know how you heard about us, what drives you, and what you’re excited to build next.

More Information

Type: 2-year Full-time Contract

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.