Director, HP Tech Ventures
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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, negotiation and closing
Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the investment committee
Build and maintain 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
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