Associate, Ventures Investing

Plug and Play Tech Center is looking for a Ventures Associate to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role is perfect for someone passionate about the Brand & Retail industry and eager to make an impact. You’ll engage with corporate partners, help source startups, and collaborate on investment opportunities. If you’re ready to dive into a fast-paced environment and work with innovative companies, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with corporate partners and understand their tech needs.
• Help corporate customers with startup sourcing and research.
• Organize and host sessions for corporate executives to meet startups.
• Source and evaluate startups for accelerator programs.
• Collaborate with the Ventures team on investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment proposals for the team.
• Support the sales team in expanding the corporate customer base.
• Take on various ad-hoc projects as needed.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance.
• Passion for the Brand & Retail industry.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative spirit and humility.
• Performance-oriented mindset.

What You’ll Love

• Be part of a diverse team with backgrounds in VC and entrepreneurship.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Engage with innovative startups and leading corporations.
• Opportunity to grow your network in the VC and startup ecosystem.

About the Firm

• Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and early-stage investor.
• They have invested in over 30 unicorn startups.
• They work with Fortune 500 companies across various industries.
• The team is diverse and rapidly growing.