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July 20, 2007
BD VP for NYC-based Sharedbook
We wrote about SharedBook back in April when we learned that its founder had invested in this custom book publisher.
SharedBook has received $15M in private funding to date from a single investor group led by Yossie Hollander.
Prior to SharedBook, Mr. Hollander founded New Dimension Software, where he was chairman and CEO, and took it public in 1992. The company was sold to BMC Software in 1999 for $650M. In 1990, he founded Jacada [NASDAQ: JCDA], another enterprise software firm, and is currently serving as its chairman. Competitors include Blurb and QOOP.
Apply to CEO Caroline Vanderlip here.
SharedBook Inc., a New York City based software and publishing company, seeks a self-directed VP, business development to introduce SharedBook’s patent pending Reverse Publishing platform to organizations and brands. The ideal candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a goal-oriented, strategic approach to sales. A strong record of success in selling either a SaaS platform or measurable marketing solutions is required. Must have 5-7 years experience in leading a successful, small team of business development managers. This individual is an integral part of the management team that sets the strategic direction for the company, and must be well versed in competitive offerings and Internet tools and trends. Reports to CEO.
Responsibilities include:
• PROSPECT and EVALUATE new client opportunities and potential
• DEVELOP and DELIVER written and verbal proposals and presentations
• MAINTAIN EXPERTISE in key verticals and competitive markets
• MANAGE a small team of business development professionals and manage across functional teams to insure delivery to clients
• TRAVEL as needed
Requirements:
• BA/BS
• 10+ years previous sales or business development experience
• Experience in working with C-Level Executives on multi-department initiatives
• Understanding of basic principals of online metrics
• Working knowledge of PCs, and common office software applications
• Experience in the travel, sports, entertainment or media industry a plus
About Us: Started in April 2002 and fully funded, SharedBook has developed a Reverse Publishing platform that dynamically integrates content from third party web sites and flows it into a book structure that can be further personalized by the user. By last count, there are estimated to be 53 trillion digital pages printed in 2010; SharedBook, with its web to print technology, expects to garner a significant share of this estimated $296 billion opportunity.
About You: While you do not need “start-up” experience, we are looking for a person who has a track record of creativity and initiatives within any type of organization. You should enjoy challenges and not be intimidated by change. You should also have a “roll-up the sleeves” personality.
Posted by BT at 10:50 PM | TrackBack
July 18, 2007
BD VP For New Well Funded Video Ad Network Black Arrow in San Mateo or NYC
Cisco, Comast and Intel as well as VC firms Polaris and Mayfield have invested in new video ad network Black Arrow. They have filled out several key management areas - although it looks like they have a President but no CEO> The New York City based startup says stay tuned for more information but today this is how they describe themselves in their job postings:
"BlackArrow is an innovator of multiplatform, on-demand video advertising technology for advertising agencies, content programmers and distributors. BlackArrow’s ad-management platform streamlines the complexities of contracting, targeting and delivering video-based advertising. The company’s unique charter helps customers capitalize on new advertising opportunities made possible through time- and place-shifted video platforms such as broadband, video-on-demand and digital video recorders."
Black Arrow is led by Dean Denhart who is president and COO. He was CTO at Knight Ridder Digital and was EVP and CIO at Homestore. He has signed deals with RGB Networks.
Apply to info @blackarrow dot tv
BlackArrow is an innovator of multiplatform, on-demand video advertising technology for advertising agencies, content programmers and distributors. BlackArrow’s ad-management platform streamlines the complexities of contracting, targeting and delivering video-based advertising. The company’s unique charter helps customers capitalize on new advertising opportunities made possible through time- and place-shifted video platforms such as broadband, video-on-demand and digital video recorders.
BlackArrow is led by an experienced team of executives from the advertising, television and digital media industries, and backed by Cisco, Comcast Interactive Capital, Intel Corporation, Mayfield Fund and Polaris Venture Partners. The company is privately held, with offices in New York City and San Mateo, Calif. http://www.blackarrow.tv
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidate will:
•Create strategies, define opportunities and structure, negotiate and secure the appropriate partnership deals that enable BlackArrow to achieve it stated business strategy and goals.
•Lead business development in building the pipeline of targeted leads in several areas: including broadband video, online advertising and Web-video publishers - both infrastructure Web publishers and ad networks. Individual will structure, negotiate and secure deals, and manage the implementation and up-sell of accounts once closed. Candidate will also help define the company’s product and partnership strategy.
•Contribute to the overall strategic planning and positioning of the company.
•Represent BlackArrow in a manner that generates a positive perception of the company in the digital media industry while in discussions and negotiations with the senior executives.
•Be expected to negotiate deals and manage the internal implementation of those deals by coordinating the operations of product management, legal, marketing and the business development team.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE:
•A history of achievement in negotiating deals with broadband video/advertising companies, and video Web publishers. Candidate must also have familiarity with and ability to strike creative business models in the Internet, media, publishing, cable and content distribution fields.
•A strong network of personal and professional contacts, especially in the online video and/or Web publishing sectors is an important attribute. Proven ability to negotiate partnerships.
•Experience establishing priorities for a business development strategy in advertising or online video business; understanding of the windowing issues faced by this sector, understanding of how to set deal parameters; and, experience articulating, supporting and rationalizing a negotiation strategy.
•Credibility based upon reputation built within the Internet, media or world-class technology industry. An individual with outstanding management and business development capability who will add impact and value to the team.
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July 17, 2007
VP of Photos For Bella Pictures
VP of Photography is an odd job title, but that's what Bella Pictures does, it's a national wedding photo company. The 4 year old San Francisco-based company has been bootstrapped by its founders, including its CEO who was an exec at recruiting business Brass Ring.
Apply here
About Us
We are Bella Pictures – the first national wedding photography company, redefining how consumers and photographers think of photography. We are venture funded and are rapidly expanding, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with an Operations Center in Pahrump, NV. This is a mission critical role which will have direct influence over both strategy and implementation. Our culture – creative, intelligent, passionate and purposeful.
Location
This position is based in San Francisco, California. Relocation and compensation commensurate with level of experience.
Background & Role Overview
Bella Pictures, the first national wedding photography company currently works with over 300 photographers across 40 markets. This is a newly created role that will have accountability for both our client facing photography product, as well as the health of our photographer facing talent brand.
This ultimate candidate has strong skill sets developed in both qualitative and quantitative arenas. The candidate must come well equipped with a proven track record in photography: understanding, and communicating/coaching quality, managing a disaggregated, creative work force. The role is also accountable for managing to cost centers, core metrics and timelines, ultimately delivering results. Other important elements of this role will be to continue to build a high performing talent pool, and to ensure perpetuating Bella Pictures as “the” premier choice for employment for qualified photography talent.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Responsible for delivering best in class photography quality, including training and managing talent pool to standards.
2. Manage Photographer Talent Brand
3. Develop and improve cost and recruiting forecasting, core metrics and visibility of metrics to key stakeholders
4. Establish Quality Standards for Photography Department
5. On-boarding and Communication
6. Stakeholder Communication - Develop systems and process for improved communication and visibility to key stakeholders (sales, clients, photographers)
7. Manage Assignment Desk
8. Optimize Training and Development
9. Establish Photography Department Policies
Team & Support
This role is slated to have a team of 10+ with approximately 4 – 5 direct reports. The position is supported by dotted line relationships with finance and recruiting.
Posted by BT at 07:12 PM | TrackBack
COO For Mumbai Based Video Startup Founded By Rediff Founder
Ajit Balakrishnan who founded Indian online portal Rediff.com (NASDAQ: REDF) has been in the news lately over speculation that Yahoo, Google and AOL or bidding to buy Rediff.
Today we learn that is building a new un-named startup. "The model will attempt to create a disruption in the TV industry using contemporary internet technologies." The startup is based in Mumbai and has already hired 15 people with experience in digital video.
Balakrishnan is looking to hire a COO to run the show for him.
Apply here
ounded by Ajit Balakrishnan also the co-founder of Rediff.com (NASDAQ: REDF) the company is headquartered in Mumbai.
The model will attempt to create a disruption in the TV industry using contemporary internet technologies.
The current team consists of 15 employees who have deep understanding and experience in digital video processing, media and product development.
Key Responsibilities:
As a COO, you will drive the P&L of this company. You will lead a team of highly skilled and passionate young people towards the set goals
You will be responsible for integrating the strategic plan of the organization with the operations. You will conceptualize and execute the strategy for growth, focusing on partner strategy and content acquisition strategy. Be the public face of the company, evangelize the company and handle media relations.
Requirements:
12+ years of relevant experience as senior leader in media industry. Would prefer additional exposures across varied industries like Telecom, FMCG and content distribution.
Should have deep contacts and understanding of media distribution
Should have a passion for operational excellence and should be driven by a sense of urgency and desire to achieve world-class performance on all relevant customer service, operational, and financial metrics.
Should be able to anticipate and develop proactive strategies in response to changes in the industry.
Should have an understanding of technology, internet industries and stay abreast of broad technological, social, governmental, economic, and industry developments and lead the company to address opportunities and challenges as they arise.
If you are the right person to take on this challenging and influential role you are invited to submit your résumé.
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VP of Engineering (Chemical process) For BioFuelBox In Hollister, CA
BiofuelBox says that it has raised funding for its business, but there are no details on amount of who is backing them. Hollister, CA-based BioFuel box installs modular, containerized biofuel refineries co-location at sites where waste material or standard feedstock can be used in fuel production. It says these containers can turn undesirable feedstock such as waste algae or other free fatty aci) waste content into biodiesel.
The startup is looking for a VP of Engineering with a Chemical engineering background. It appears that they have already built some prototypes but they may be having a hard time getting past regulations about road safety.
Apply - jobs @ biofuelbox dot com
BioFuelBox, Inc. has a critical opening for an experienced VP of Engineering. This Executive will be in on the ground floor of an exciting, funded startup company to produce biofuels from organic waste products. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of managing the introduction of manufacturable and supportable new products, starting from a working breadboard. He or she will hire and mentor technical staff; develop and lead consultants and subcontractors; facilitate the system design, partitioning and interfaces; define and manage the risks; and take overall responsibility for meeting specifications, schedule milestones and budgets for new BioFuelBox products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitate the overall design and specifications of transportable-sized chemical processing units (chemical, mechanical, electrical, and regulatory requirements)
• Partition the design and coordinate the development of all components and the system integration (in-house or outsourced)
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise technical staff as needed
• Lead the development of the manufacturing and supply chain for all new products
• Develop aggressive but realistic project plans and budgets with best Project Management practices and lead the execution of those plans
• Provide leadership in quality, engineering disciplines (design of experiments, six sigma, CAD tool usage, rapid prototyping, knowledge management, etc.)
CANDIDATE MUST QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10-15 years experience in high-level management role, preferably in a related industry such as biodiesel, ethanol, olechemicals/vegetable oils, chemicals, petroleum, etc.
• Experience with chemistry, supercritical process, high heat and temperature processes desirable
• BS (MS or higher preferred) in ChemE, ME or a related technical field
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
• Experience managing outsource design and manufacturing subcontractors
• Proficient and experienced at Project/Program Management using Theory of Constraints or other disciplined techniques
• Experienced in supplier qualification and supply chain development
• Experience in engineering compromises and trade-offs for introduction speed vs. performance vs. development costs, etc.
• Familiarity with the application and scope of relevant US Codes and Standards such as ASME, API and TEMA
• Background in operability principles and maintenance requirements of the diverse machinery used in the chemical industry
• Training and experience in Quality engineering processes and Quality products
• Proficiency in modeling and analysis tools and techniques such as CAD, CAM, Chemical process models, thermal and structural analysis
• Multiple functional experience in Development, Manufacturing and Quality is highly desired
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your resume for immediate review.
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July 09, 2007
Engineering VP For Zvents in San Mateo
VC-backed zVents says it currently has about 40 people on the payroll and is looking to hire a VP of events to run the show. Based in San Mateo, Zvents is backed by VantagePoint, Red Rock, and NetService Ventures. They have done BD deals to power local search for the Boston Globe, Denver Post, and Orange County Register among others.
One of the company's founders is listed as Chief Architect and it has a CTO so definition of roles will be a priority.
Apply to CEO Ethan Stock.
VP Engineering: Zvents
Local search engine Zvents is seeking a vice president of engineering to join and lead its outstanding technology team.
Company: Zvents is a market-focused company committed to delivering a compelling experience to its users and great value to its media partners and advertisers. Our organic traffic is growing rapidly, and we power local search experiences for a growing set of major media properties such as the Boston Globe, Denver Post, and Orange County Register. We are passionate about revolutionizing the local search and discovery experience, an area which we believe to be in its infancy. We expect to be the dominant player in a fast-growing market sector with billions of dollars of advertising and the attention of tens of millions of consumers at stake. We are technology-driven, and committed to the highest standards of excellence. We are a venture-funded startup based in San Mateo, California backed by VantagePoint, Red Rock, and NetService Ventures.
Role: Lead all engineering development, release, QA, and operations for our local search web service; work with separate Product Management function to define functionality and build code to meet business and user needs; work with CTO to enact his overall technical vision for the company. Reports to CEO.
Experience: At least 10 years, of which three or more are in a significant and senior management role at a consumer-facing web service. Large-scale data-driven sites or large-scale web search experiences (including vertical search) strongly preferred. Previous management or oversight of development, QA, release, and 24/7 data center operations required. Experience in content aggregation a plus. Startup background a bonus but not required.
Capabilities: Deep understanding of software engineering principles and processes; strong computer science fundamentals; past hands-on experience designing and developing large software systems. Ability to lead code and architecture reviews of key system components, and make or lead critical decisions about performance/time/risk tradeoffs. Proven ability to be the key manager, advocate, and champion of engineering within the company. Ability to commit to delivery dates and goals which meet the company’s business needs, and successfully manage the code creation process and engineering team to hit those dates and goals. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; must be a great listener, an inclusive and decisive leader of engineers, and great senior management team member.
Team: Within a company of about 40, Zvents currently has a largely senior engineering, operations, and QA team of fifteen. This role will manage that engineering/ops/QA team, and act as a member of the senior management team of the company. For more, see: http://www.zvents.com/support/management
Platform: Zvents is based on major open-source components including Linux, Apache, MySQL, Tomcat, and SOLR. Our front end is developed in Ruby on Rails, and much of our search core is Java. We are committed to open source and are in the process of sponsoring a major C++-based search-related project. We use a variety of languages for specific tasks and are pragmatic about their application.
Compensation: Significant equity, market salary, and full benefits.