Ajinomoto Group Ventures – Technical Venture Fellow
About the job
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
- The Technical Venture Fellowship is a nine-month program that offers a unique entry into the venture capital industry through deal sourcing, due diligence, market research, and participating in comprehensive portfolio reviews.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Highly motivated PhD or Post Doc candidates who are passionate about venture capital and empathetic toward the entrepreneurial experience
- Successful candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and a keen interest in one of the following technologies and applications: 1) Deep tech: chemistry and materials; computing, including optical and electrical components; human-technology interfaces 2) Climate: energy generation and storage; carbon management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Intellectual curiosity with strong research abilities
- Superior communications and reporting skills
- Self-driven, adaptive and collaborative team player
- PHD student or graduate with a technical focus (Chemistry and engineering a plus)
- Previous work experience with a deep tech startup or corporation a plus
OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS:
- Regular weekly presence at our Palo Alto office (a minimum of once per week) is required.
- A minimum commitment of 16 working hours per week is expected.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing scientific and market research to help identify new investment trends, research, and innovation opportunities within a focus area
- Deal screening, analysis, and documentation, including identifying and interviewing potential portfolio targets, analyzing comparative technology and science, documenting call notes and evaluation into CRM
- Generating intelligence reports for innovation and executive teams
- Participating in venture ecosystem events and expanding the Ajinomoto network
- 9-month fellowship. Exact weekly hours to be determined based on individual circumstances
Compensation:
- Compensation will be determined based on market rates and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Learn more about Ajinomoto Group Ventures: https://www.ajinomotogroupventures.com/
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