Plug and Play Tech Center
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and venture capital firm. Our mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 45 locations across the world and our corporate members include: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, USAA, Visa, Nationwide, Aflac, Daimler, Ford, Nissan, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Walmart, Coca Cola, Adidas, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, ApplyBoard, BigID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, PayPal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Plug and Play Tech Center is currently looking for a Ventures Associate to assist in evaluating investments by analyzing market trends, tracking competitive landscapes, and performing company related due diligence for our Smart Cities vertical in Orlando, Florida.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Source Seed and Series A startups for investment as well as corporate partners.
Possess deep technology & Smart Cities industry knowledge that partners will leverage to make technology decisions.
Evangelizing Plug and Play to all potential network partners including startups, investors and corporate members.
Identify business development, licensing and strategic investment opportunities for corporate members within the Plug and Play ecosystem.
Client Retention
Provide event production and logistical support for demo days, mentor sessions and other events as part of the accelerator.
Collaborate with corporate executives in deal flow sessions several times per week
Analyze startup team strengths, market size, technology, and business model
Relationship Management and Research
Mentor startups in the program on taking products to market, raising money, scaling, and all other ad-hoc business needs.
Work with corporations and industry experts to identify areas for mentoring
Conduct research to identify new markets and industry sectors, conducting in-depth business analysis to identifying new competitive opportunities in Smart Cities
Other
Diligently participate and perform various ad-hoc projects and tasks as required. Plug and Play has an ‘all hand on deck’ approach to everything we do and we are looking for team members that embrace that ethos and are comfortable wearing lots of hats.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Skills
- Communication – Must possess communication skills (verbal and written). Must be proficient with public speaking. Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with C-Suite executives
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Must be able to use logical reasoning to reach solutions
- A thirst for knowledge in what is driving the technology and AI Industry. Ability to produce high quality trend reports for partners.
Abilities
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects and industry contacts and contribute towards high-impact results.
- Career-driven individual with passion for technology, entrepreneurship, investments, and high-tech startups.
- Project Management – ability to manage several projects with VCs, corporate partners, and startups
- Self-Starter – ability to start projects or plan events with minimal to no supervision
Education and Experience
- BS/BA Degree
- Background in Entrepreneurship / Technology is highly recommended
- Experience working in a startup environment and/or venture capital
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