Director, HP Tech Ventures

Director, HP Tech Ventures Description - Job Summary The Director, HP Tech Ventures, is an experienced investment professional responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing strategic investments in high-growth startups aligned with HP’s strategic priority areas. This role sits at the intersection of venture capital, corporate strategy, and business development. The Director combines strong investment judgment, transaction execution capabilities, and the ability to navigate a complex global enterprise to maximize the financial and strategic value of HP’s venture portfolio. The Director manages 4 – 6+ active investments, including board / board observer responsibilities, portfolio reviews, follow-on investment recommendations, and strategic value creation including commercial partnerships. Success in the role requires building trusted relationships with founders, VCs and other ecosystem partners and collaborating effectively across HP’s business units and corporate functions.   Responsibilities Investment & Deal Execution   Source and evaluate Seed to Series B startups aligned with HP’s strategic priority areas (e.g., AI, edge   computing,   future of work)   Lead   the full investment lifecycle,   including   sourcing, diligence ,   financial analysis,   negotiati on and   closing   Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the investment committee   Build and   m aintain a robust pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities   Position HP to win competitive investment opportunities through differentiated strategic value   Manage   cross-functional diligence with business, finance, technical   and legal   experts    Portfolio   Management & Value Creation   Manage   a   portfolio of minority investments, including board observer responsibilities   and ongoing portfolio governance   Evaluate and recommend follow-on investment opportunities   Drive strategic value creation through commercial partnerships, potential M&A opportunities and market insights    Present portfolio updates   and follow on investment recommendations   to internal audiences    Ecosystem   Development   Build and maintain relationships with   founders,   VCs,   accelerators,   universities,   and the broader startup ecosystem   Represent   HP Tech Ventures   through conference speaking engagements,   demo days,   and   other industry events   and   thought leadership   Strategic Insight   Generate insights on emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive dynamics   Support HP’s corporate strategy and business unit roadmaps   Contribute to build vs. partner vs. acquire analyses and recommendations   Internal Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement   Route startup leads   as   appropriate   for partner or M&A consideration    Build relationships   across all levels and many functional areas in   HP    Support team development and knowledge sharing   Education & Experience Recommended Bachelor’s degree required ,   ; MBA preferred   8–12 years of experience in venture capital   and/ or   corporate   venturing .     Technology background/experience preferred.   Demonstrated t rack record of   leading venture   investments   from start to finish    Experience managing a portfolio of   minority   investments   Experience working with /in   startups and   navigating   large   enterprise environments   Strong understanding of   venture deal structures , including preferred equity,   SAFEs, convertible notes, pro-rata rights, information rights ,   and   side letters )   Track record of building relationships with VCs, accelerators, and startup ecosystems   Experience with AI, enterprise software, or deep tech domains   Skills & Capabilities   Strong investment judgment and analytical rigor (valuation, market analysis, deal structuring)   Effective stakeholder management, influencing, and collaboration skills across organizational levels   Ability to   identify industry trends and weak signals and   translate external innovation into business impact   Strong communication and storytelling skills for senior audiences   High degree of autonomy, ownership, and bias for action   Ability to apply rigor, financial acumen and strategic business insight to support executive decision making   Ecosystem   t hinking —   ability to   map competitive landscapes, identify emerging tech trends,   and   connect startup innovation to HP’s strategic needs   Portfolio Management — comfort managing 4   -   6 investments with varying timelines, risk profiles, and strategic value   Dual   m ode   r elationship   m anagement — ability to be a trusted, patient capital partner to founders while representing HP’s strategic interests   Technology   f luency — sufficient technical depth to   conduct initial   technical   evaluat ion of   AI, hardware, and software startups without relying entirely on BU subject matter experts   AI fluency -   demonstrated ability to use AI tools to enhance productivity in research, analysis, and deal evaluation   Leadership Attributes   Commercial acumen with a focus on execution and outcomes   Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity   Relationship-driven with a strong external presence   Ability to operate across strategy, finance, and technology domains   Success Metrics   Quality and conversion rate of investment pipeline   Strategic and financial returns   across the investment portfolio      Business impact generated   through commercial   partnerships   and M &A pipeline   development   Strength and depth of external ecosystem relationships   Effectiveness of internal stakeholder collaboration and deal alignment   Disclaimer This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. 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