Hi D***d, I hope you’re doing well. I came across your profile and was really impressed by your work leading U***y’s partnerships and your track record driving global technology licensing at H***P. I’m Jasmine, an HR recruiter with StrategyBrain. We’re currently partnering with T***s to fill a Chief Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Officer role. Given your experience in innovation strategy, licensing negotiations, and building high-impact alliances, I believe you could be a great fit. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this opportunity further? Best regards, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi D***d, Great to hear from you,and I’m glad this role resonates with your experience at U***y and H***P. Here’s a quick overview of the Chief Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Officer position at T***s: • Company & Culture: We’re a mid-sized VC firm partnering with research institutions and industry leaders to commercialize cutting-edge tech. Our entrepreneurial culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning and sustainable growth. • Key Responsibilities: , Develop and execute our innovation strategy to identify and commercialize emerging technologies through academic and industry partnerships. , Lead technology licensing negotiations and strategic alliances to expand our portfolio and drive revenue growth. , Collaborate cross-functionally with startups, investors and internal teams to accelerate go-to-market plans. , Oversee market research and due diligence to inform investment decisions. , Mentor and manage a team of innovation and licensing professionals. • Why It Fits Your Background: Your track record scaling startups, forging global partnerships at H***P, and driving multi-million-dollar licensing deals directly aligns with the impact and leadership this role demands. • Opportunity & Growth: You’ll sit on the executive team, shape our innovation roadmap and receive competitive compensation plus equity upside. You’ll also have robust deal-team support and access to academic and industry networks to fuel success. Does this overview make sense? I’d love to jump on a quick call to dive deeper. Would you be available tomorrow at 10:00 AM PDT or 2:00 PM PDT? If neither works, let me know a couple of slots that do. Looking forward to our conversation! Best regards, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi D***d, Thanks for asking. For the Chief Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Officer role at T***s, our ballpark package is: • Base salary: $220K,$270K • Annual bonus/variable: 20,25% of base (bringing total target comp to roughly $270K,$340K) • Equity: 0.5%,1.0% of the company, vesting over four years with a one-year cliff We’re on a hybrid schedule,typically three days a week in our San Diego office and two days remote, with occasional travel for partner meetings or team offsites. 2:00 PM PDT tomorrow works perfectly. I’ll send you a calendar invite,look forward to speaking then! Best, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi D***d, Great question. In this role you’d report directly to the Managing Partner/CEO of T***s and sit on our executive leadership team. The core Innovation & Licensing group today is a small, agile team of about five seasoned professionals,covering technology licensing, market research, partnership management and deal execution,with additional support from our investment and legal teams. As Chief Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Officer, you’ll have full authority to grow and shape the team as we scale. Looking forward to diving into this more at 2 PM tomorrow! Best, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi D***d, Great question,here’s how we see your first 90 days unfolding and how we’ll back you with talent and resources: 1. Rapid Portfolio & Partner Assessment • Deep-dive into existing pipeline of startups, technologies and academic relationships • Review current licensing deals and in-flight due diligence to identify quick wins 2. 90-Day Innovation Roadmap • Define clear milestones for sourcing new opportunities (e.g., 3,5 target collaborations) • Align with the Managing Partner/CEO on themes (biotech, AI, deep tech) and go-to-market timing 3. Team Audit & Gap Analysis • Evaluate each team member’s strengths across licensing, market research and deal execution • Identify immediate skill gaps (e.g., market intelligence, negotiation support) 4. Early Hiring & Resource Plan • Hire a Senior Licensing Manager to support complex negotiations • Bring on a Market Research Associate to accelerate due diligence • Leverage our in-house legal and investment analysts for transactional support 5. Launch 1,2 Strategic Alliances • Kick off pilot partnerships with top university labs or industry players to showcase momentum • Establish a simple governance framework (weekly deal reviews, milestone tracking) Resourcing Outlook: • We’ll allocate an initial hiring budget to add two key roles in Q1 • You’ll have full discretion to expand headcount to roughly 8,10 over the next 12 months, including direct reports in licensing, research and partnerships • Ongoing support from our Investment and Legal teams ensures you can move fast without headcount constraints Happy to dive deeper on our call tomorrow,let me know if you’d like any tweaks or additional detail beforehand. Best, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain