Build a sustainable, quality network that provides a steady flow of quality opportunities with Venture Capitalists (VCs), Corporate VCs, Investment banks, universities, incubators, analysts and entrepreneurs
Seek opportunities to showcase/market Lockheed Martin Ventures within the venture community and in LMT
Remain attuned to emerging trends in technology and anticipate their potential impact on the corporation and the industry.
Work with technology experts and corporate strategy to continuously refine the investment strategy and focus areas. Act as a scout and leader to pull the corporation into new areas
Manage market research to understand segments defined in the focus areas
Manage the process from introduction of a private company into LMV and, where appropriate, make an introduction/handshake to the appropriate business unit/person to extract the maximum value from the opportunity.
Continue to manage the relationship/project to closure/closed loop system. (We own the relationship between LMT/LMV and private companies, investors, and retained bankers.)
Evaluate new business plans, screen to criteria and provide timely and decisive feedback to companies and referrers
Perform financial due diligence, valuation analysis and reference call due diligence
