Senior VC Manager @ Voy Ventures in San Francisco, CA

Japan-focused Venture Capital Fund in the San Francisco Bay Area is on the market for a passionate and ambitious professional to lead corporate innovation initiatives, acting as a key connector between my client’s Japanese Corporate investors and Silicon Valley’s vibrant startup ecosystem. This hybrid role blends responsibilities of a Chief of Staffwith corporate innovation, offering the unique opportunity to design immersive programs, facilitate workshops, and foster impactful relationships that drive meaningful growth and innovation for international corporations.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone passionate about bridging cultures and fostering partnerships, with significant growth potential within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Design and execute immersive innovation programs and workshops for corporate leaders, including sessions focused on emerging technologies and entrepreneurial strategies.
• Startup Scouting: Identify and evaluate startups for strategic collaboration opportunities with corporate clients.
• Trend Reporting: Present insights on the latest Silicon Valley trends and innovation strategies to executive-level audiences.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong connections with startups, venture capital firms, and corporate clients to facilitate impactful partnerships.
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor for international clients navigating Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem.
• Strategic Guidance: Collaborate with senior leadership to refine and expand corporate innovation initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–6+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate innovation, go-to-market strategy, or a high-growth startup/incubator environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior executives.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese and strong proficiency in English.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation: $150,000–$200,000 base salary + 25–30% performance bonus.
• Significant growth potential within the organization, with opportunities to expand into other strategic areas.
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment that values innovation, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration.