Vice President of Technology
Company Description
Walk On Ventures (WOV) is a strategic growth advisory and venture firm that partners with founders and executive teams building high-impact companies. Operating at the intersection of performance marketing, insurtech, and agentic AI, WOV focuses on scalable businesses and outcomes that materially change enterprise value. The firm brings deep operating experience, embedding directly with leadership to create operating leverage and accelerate growth. WOV works with teams navigating complexity, rapid growth, or capital events, offering hands-on partnership instead of rigid frameworks. The company embodies a “walk-on” mentality—relentless preparation, execution, and performance in service of client success. Role Description The Vice President of Technology is a full time, remote role responsible for leading the technology vision and execution across Walk On Ventures’ advisory and venture activities. This role oversees the design and implementation of technology architectures, with a focus on agentic AI, insurtech solutions, and data-driven performance marketing platforms. The VP of Technology will collaborate closely with founders and executive teams across portfolio and advisory companies, translating business strategies into pragmatic technology roadmaps and scalable solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting IT strategy, directing technology projects, establishing governance and security standards, and ensuring technology investments drive measurable business outcomes. The role also involves building and mentoring distributed technology teams, evaluating emerging tools and platforms, and fostering a culture of experimentation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Strong Information Technology leadership experience, including ownership of complex technology ecosystems and infrastructure. Demonstrated IT Strategy and Strategic Planning skills to align technology roadmaps with business goals and growth targets. Proven Project Management capabilities in leading multi-stakeholder, cross-functional technology initiatives from concept through delivery. Advanced Analytical Skills to evaluate data, assess technology performance, and make evidence-based decisions in dynamic environments. Experience with AI/ML or agentic AI solutions, cloud platforms, and modern software architectures; exposure to insurtech or fintech is highly beneficial. Background in scaling technology in high-growth environments, startups, or venture-backed companies, ideally in an advisory or multi-client context. Ability to collaborate effectively with founders and executive teams, communicating complex technical concepts in clear, business-focused language. Track record of building and managing remote or distributed technology teams, with inclusive leadership and talent development practices. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus.