Director, HP Tech Ventures

About this role

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. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledg

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