Business Transformation Advisor at Stanford University

In this role, your primary duties and responsibilities will include:

Curriculum Translation and Business Advising

• Translate Stanford Seed’s curriculum, covering areas such as strategy, marketing, sales, finance, operations, organizational design and other related fields into actionable insights tailored to the unique contexts of each company.
• Advise business leaders and their senior teams on applying key frameworks and methodologies to build holistic transformation plans.
• Facilitate immersive workshops (in-person and virtual) and small-group structured leadership circles aligned with curriculum themes and growth planning stages.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of faculty-led classroom weeks - in-person and online.

Portfolio Engagement and Workshop Facilitation

• Guide a portfolio of assigned companies throughout the Seed Transformation Program, serving as a primary advisor and thought partner.
• Track and monitor company progress across the program journey, providing insights to support continuous learning and outcomes measurement.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with business leaders in your portfolio, fostering deep engagement and continuity.
• Support the STP recruitment efforts, contributing to the selection of high-potential SMEs.

Program Impact and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Global team and Seed faculty to align on delivery standards, content integration, and participant experience.
• Support data collection efforts and contribute to program assessments that help evaluate impact and shape future program enhancements.
• Contribute to the growing community of practice within Stanford Seed by sharing learnings, innovations, and emerging patterns across SMEs, while also engaging in strategic initiatives to enhance programs and processes in East Africa and global levels.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education and Experience: 

• A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, management, statistics, or a related field from an accredited university is required; a master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years in advisory, entrepreneurship, or P&L roles with exposure to SMEs/startups in East Africa; Experience coaching founders or C-suite on growth and transformation is a strong plus.
• Certifications in leadership coaching, strategic planning, or business operations are desirable.