WHO WE ARE:
Plug and Play (PNP) Tech Center is the largest global innovation platform and one of Silicon Valley’s most active early stage investors. We bring together the best start-ups and the world's largest corporations to create meaningful connections that help top companies innovate and meet their strategic goals. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of startup-focused open innovation to all four corners of the world.
Plug and Play has over 70 locations across the world and our corporate partners 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:
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 in Milan to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Masters’ degree STEM degrees, preferably in an engineering discipline, or an economics degree, and at least 1 year of working experience. Proficiency in both Italian and English is a must.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ROLE:
- Source startups across different verticals, including Energy and Sustainability, Food and Beverages, Healthcare, and Deeptech, , according to the needs
- Schedule and facilitate introduction meetings between startups and corporate partners
- Attend recurring calls or meetings with startups and large corporates Build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc.
- Actively network with startup founders at industry events and conferences
- Working closely to support Investment Partners on the full lifecycle of making investments: conducting diligence, making investment recommendations, and helping the portfolio.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
The candidate must demonstrate:
- A strong interest in the venture and technology/startups industry, with a demonstrated ability to keep up with trends and recent developments
- Uncommon level of attention to details, while maintaining an ability to understand the big picture about different industries and trends
- Very high levels of intellectual curiosity and an ability to deep dive into highly technical subject matters at ease
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with professionals of any seniority; adept at public speaking
Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently, strategically, analytically, and creatively
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Be part of Plug and Play - the biggest and fastest-growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide
- Be at the forefront of innovation and gain deep access to groundbreaking technologies
- Be part of a dynamic, international and open-minded team
- Get access to and communicate with leading international tech executives, startups and investors
- Work in a vibrant and unique working environment
- Contribute and realize your own ideas and have room for self-development
- Collaborate with international colleagues across offices and projects
* All CVs must be submitted in English