Director of Strategic Ventures

Company Overview

We're CarbonBetter, a privately held firm specializing in sustainability, decarbonization services, carbon offset project development consulting, and energy logistics services for Fortune 1000 companies, utilities, and other organizations that seek to make a positive impact.

We're a creative and diverse team tackling the complex climate challenges that are changing our world by helping organizations transition to a net-zero future—accelerating the societal shifts that will save our planet. We're proud to be the largest minority-owned business in Austin and the 4th largest privately owned business headquartered in Austin. Learn more at www.carbonbetter.com/about/

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a background in investment banking, consulting, or product development to lead our groundbreaking digital initiative. We have identified a potential gap in the market for a sustainability service/ product and will require the ideal candidate to spearhead the refinement of our product concept, collaborate with key clients to pilot data processes, and create a compelling pitch deck to secure funding for the product's development and launch. We are searching for a leader who is excited to build and drive transformational change.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development and Design:

   • Develop detailed mock-ups of the envisioned digital product.

   • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to outline the product's technical and functional requirements.

2. Market Research and Strategy:

   • Conduct thorough research to validate product-market fit and scalability.

   • Develop a go-to-market strategy and financial projections.

3. Pilot Program:

   • Refine the value proposition of the product and create a compelling use case for potential clients

   • Define a potential client list who might be best interested in the digital product.

   • Partner with a client to execute  a pilot using Excel and validate proof of market demand

   • Refine the process, data flows and product design based on pilot results and stakeholder feedback.

4. Fundraising:

   • Create a professional and persuasive pitch deck to present the business case for the digital product.

   • Identify and engage with potential investors to secure funding.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a high-impact initiative with the potential to transform an industry.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with room for growth.

• Comprehensive health insurance plans

• 401k with matching eligibility

• Flexible PTO policy

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or relevant roles, with a track record of executing complex projects.

• Strong understanding of financial modeling.

• Demonstrated success in the fundraising processes.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and investors.

• Knowledge of GHG accounting or the natural gas supply chain is a strong plus.

• Experience in creating prototypes or mock-ups of digital products is desirable.

• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data management tools.