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Architectural Design Cyberinfrastructure Risk Management Strategic Technology Planning Business Technologies Business Advisory

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Mentorship
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Visionary

TechStarsGroup LLC

About TechStarsGroup LLC

TechStarsGroup specializes in the recruitment and placement of information technology professionals for leading SaaS, Health Information Technology, Payments, and e-Commerce software companies . Our services cater to a diverse range of venture backed startups and middle market software product companies. With a proven model focused on networking within the 85% of the professionals "open to other opportunities but not actively in a job search", TechStarsGroup breaks the mold of the recruiting industry practices of focusing on the most readily available candidates. If you are a client in need of adding a key player to your team, TechStars recruiting process compliments your internal efforts and exposes you to candidates you would otherwise never see. If you are a professional looking to make a change TechStars will get to know you and what your trying to accomplish and only present opportunities consistent with those goals.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 2 - 10

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Job description

Position: Board Advisor Technology

About the Role:

As a Board Advisor you'll play a pivotal role, guiding our visionary path in the technology landscape. Your expertise will be instrumental in steering the startup towards robust, innovative, and scalable tech decisions at the board level. Directly collaborating with our founder, you will bridge technical gaps, offer strategic advice, and ensure alignment between the company's technical direction and its broader objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Technology Guidance: Offer high-level strategic insights on technology trends, ensuring the company's tech decisions align with its long-term goals and market positioning.
Technology Stack & Infrastructure: Provide board-level recommendations on technology stack, infrastructure, and other key technical decisions that have long-term implications.
Architectural and Solution Review: At strategic intervals, assess the company's technical architectures and solutions. Highlight areas for improvement and scalability to ensure the startup remains competitive.
Talent Acquisition Strategy: Offer insights on building a resilient tech team, from key hires to fostering a culture of innovation. Use industry connections to recommend top-tier talent.
Risk Management: At the board level, help identify potential technological risks and offer mitigation strategies, ensuring long-term stability and growth.
Founder Collaboration: Act as a trusted technical confidant to the founder, offering insights, feedback, and perspective on a variety of tech-centric challenges and opportunities.
Stakeholder Communication: Help in translating complex technical strategies into digestible insights for fellow board members and key stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Keep the board updated on emerging tech trends, potential disruptive technologies, and opportunities for innovation or collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Previous experience in a CTO role, Senior Architect, or other high-ranking technical position.
A track record of guiding companies through tech-driven growth and scaling.
A deep understanding of technology trends, architectures, and strategic decision-making.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to a board and liaise directly with founders.
An established network within the tech industry.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred:

Prior board advisory or directorship roles, especially in early-stage startups.
Demonstrated experience in mentorship or leadership at the board level.
A reputation for visionary thinking and strategic decision-making in the tech sector.