WHO WE ARE: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.WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:We’re an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Ventures Analyst to champion the Plug and Play business model.HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:Sourcing New Startups- Source startups for the respective vertical program.- Attend calls or meetings with relevant companies.- Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.- Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferencesVentures’ Program Management- Schedule and facilitate deal flow meetings between startups and corporate partners.- Curate startup lists for corporate partners based on their technology interests.- Maintain relationships with industry partners.Diligence/Investment Research- Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor's & degree in Engineering (industrial, chemical, mechanical or related) or Business.- Knowledge of cap tables, startup financing, and growth metrics.- Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with C-Suite executives, and VC Partners; adept at public speaking- Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, analytically, and creativelySoft Skills- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues, prospects, and industry contacts.- Self-motivated and driven; proven to work independently, prioritize work, and achieve results.- Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple offices.- Experience in/comfort with a role with a degree of ambiguity, requiring proactive analysis and action.- A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies.WHAT WE OFFER:- Be part of Plug & Play - the biggest and fastest growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Singapore, China, and Japan.- Be at the forefront of innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies- Be part of a dynamic, international, and open-minded team.- Get access to and communicate with leading international financial executives, startups, and investors.- You will work closely with our corporate partners daily and grow your network.- Work in a vibrant and unique working environment.- Various opportunities for your career development at our 60 locations worldwide.- Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development.