Propel ICT is looking for a couple of experienced entrepreneurs to serve as entrepreneurs-in-residence in two centres in Atlantic Canada.

The organization that oversees the Launch36 accelerator hopes to have two entrepreneurs-in-residence in place in the near future to help work with startup founders on developing their businesses.

Propel began 11 years ago as a Saint John-based IT group, and has progressively spread across Atlantic Canada.  Startups from all four Atlantic Provinces have gone through the Launch36 programs. And with the hiring of St. John’s-based CEO Gary Dinn last month, the group now has full-time staff in Moncton and St. John’s. The group has not said where the EiRs will be based, but it hopes they will be able to help Propel support entrepreneurs regardless of where they’re based in the region.  

“The Entrepreneur-in-Residence is responsible for coaching start-up founders to build their idea into an innovative venture that has extensive growth potential,” said Propel in a job posting. It added that he or she “will effectively identify significant growth strategies for start-ups, teach and apply lean start-up principles, help develop the case for investment, define MVPs, help companies pivot/iterate to establish product/market fit, and move clients agilely toward commercialization.”

Dinn and Chair Jeff Thompson said they are looking for experienced entrepreneurs who have started companies and brought products to market. They should be driven by lean startup methodology.

The statement added the successful applicant s will be based in one of the four Atlantic Provinces but Propel is accepting applications from people outside the region.  

Interested parties can apply here.