Part-Time Business Developer and future co-founder- IguideME Analytics Platform

Project Overview: The IguideME core team (project leader, head
ICT, senior educational consultant) has a NWO/UvA project that appears to be
going on the spinout trajectory. To support this process, the team needs a
part-time business developer to better develop the commercial feasibility of
the project. The project, IguideME, is a learning analytics dashboard that
provides automated personalized feedback to both students and lecturers,
fostering self-regulated learning and preventing study delays and drop-outs.
With unique features such as a holistic approach, peer comparison, and
customizable feedback, IguideME has proven its effectiveness in beta courses.

More background
details or the project can be found here:

https://www.feedbackgo.nl/ voorbeeld-pagina/

Fleur, D. S., Marshall, M., Pieters, M., Brouwer, N., Oomens, G.,
Konstantinidis, A., Winnips, K. Moes, S, van den Bos, W., Bredeweg, B., van
Vliet, E. A. (2023). IguideME: Supporting Self-Regulated Learning
and Academic Achievement with Personalized Peer-Comparison Feedback in Higher
Education. Journal of Learning Analytics, 10(2), 100-114. Download

Position Overview: We are seeking a Part-Time Business Developer
with a strong background in the business of education software. The successful
candidate will assess the commercial prospects of IguideME and lead the
foundation of our startup. This opportunity arises from a grant for initial
commercial business development, and the candidate will play a crucial role in
studying the feasibility of the project/startup, validating potential revenue
models, and overseeing technical developments.

If it is assessed that
there is a commercially viable business the business developer will be
considered for a future founding CEO role in the startup.

Requirements

Key
Responsibilities:

1. Commercial Feasibility Assessment:
   
• Conduct market research, competitor
  analysis, and customer research to evaluate the commercial viability of
  IguideME.
  
• Collaborate with the core team research
  assistants, and a market research specialist to gather insights.
  
2. Technical Feasibility and Development:
   
• Collaborate with the core team and a
  specialist in software development to understand future development and
  maintenance costs.
  
• Capture needs from customer segments to
  enhance the platform's functionalities, ensuring technological
  feasibility.
  
• Collaborate with the core team to develop a
  technical module enabling comparison of individual courses within the
  dashboard.
  
3. Educational Software Experience:
   
• Demonstrate experience with education
  software
  
• Showcase understanding of learning
  analytics dashboards and their role in enhancing educational quality.
  

Strategic Planning:

• Update the Business Model based on market
  insights and potential investors.
  
• Contribute to the design and personnel
  planning for the startup/spin-off, anticipating the establishment after
  the completion of the feasibility study.
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development,
  market research, and strategic planning.
  
• Strong background in the business of education
  software.
  
• Familiarity with top learning management
  system providers in the Netherlands.
  
• Familiarity with learning analytics
  dashboards.
  
• Leadership ability, good communication and
  collaboration skills.
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for
  education technology.
  

Benefits

Milestones and Time
Schedule:

Project kickoff target
end Q1. Indicative project schedule:

• Month 1-2: Technical development
  initiation and market research.
  
• Month 3: Technical development
  implementation and customer survey.
  
• Month 4: Finalise the start-up plan.
  

Indicative time
requirement – 1 to 2 days per week.

How to Apply: If you are excited about the intersection of
education, technology, and entrepreneurship, and possess the skills to drive
the commercialization of IguideME, we encourage you to apply. Submit your
resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, including business experience
with education software, and your vision for scaling IguideME to ZOHO link

Application
Deadline: Applications close
on 11/02/24. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and visionary
individual to lead our startup journey with IguideME!