Capital Factory
Executive Director (STATION NWA)
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 233 days ago
SpringRESTSupply ChainAR/VRCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Bentonville, Arkansas, United States STATION NWA Team reporting to SVP Operations Full-time, Hybrid This is a role for a connector, a visionary, and a builder ready to make Northwest Arkansas a nationally recognized home for innovation.
- As the inaugural Executive Director, you'll have the opportunity to shape this new hub from the ground up.
- Secure Station Sustainability: Raise a minimum of $1M in funding to grow Station NWA's reach and long-term impact You'll know you're successful if....
Responsibilities
- You'll recruit and lead a talented local team, cultivating regional partnerships, and connecting NWA to a powerful national network of startups, investors, and government innovators.
- You'll collaborate with leaders from federal agencies like DARPA and U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM), engage with creative partners like The Momentary, and build bridges between founders, funders, and Fortune 500s.
- Deliver programming tailored to the needs of
- You are a connector of ecosystems, building powerful partnerships across government, academia, and industry to elevate Bentonville as a national center for dual-use and supply chain innovation.
- You are a dealmaker and champion, confident in asking for support, closing funding, and mobilizing resources that fuel founders and transform communities.
Benefits
- About you… You are a visionary builder who turns big ideas into reality, driving innovation and execution across technology, defense, and manufacturing sectors in fast-growing regions like Northwest Arkansas.
Company info
- Facilitate mentorship and expertise for local entrepreneurs, connecting them with their next investors, mentors, customers and partners.
- We are transparent and we over-communicate.
- We communicate when we are not able to meet a deadline and suggest a solution.
- We are professional and presentable and greet everyone cheerfully.
- We are excited to work in Bentonville, Arkansas and have reliable transportation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- use/supply chain dinners, and one Made in America Dual Use Summit, exceeding targets for registration, attendance, and sponsorship
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