Venture Associate

As a Ventures Associate at Plug and Play in the Crypto & Digital Assets vertical, your primary role will involve sourcing and leading investments, supporting enterprise partners, and contributing to the growth of the Crypto & Digital Assets Vertical. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Investment Sourcing** - Source startups within the crypto and digital asset vertical - Develop investment theses on emerging trends in the crypto space - Schedule and lead pitch calls and meetings with relevant companies - Build and maintain strong relationships with crypto VCs and industry partners - Actively network with founders, investors, and potential partners at industry events and conferences - **Investment Due Diligence** - Analyze companies ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A in the blockchain, crypto, and digital assets space - Create investment memos and investment summary reports for executive decision-makers - Run financial analysis on startups" historical data and projections - Coordinate with startups to collect necessary due diligence information - Provide insights and advice to assist with investment decisions - Manage the due diligence process between internal teams, startups, corporate ventures, and external consultants - **Corporate Account Management** - Support enterprise partners in the crypto & digital assets vertical - Create collections of relevant startups to address enterprise partners" business needs - Schedule and facilitate meetings between startups and corporate partners - Perform operational work to support the vertical team and Plug and Play Ventures - **Drive Corporate Partnerships** - Develop and execute business development and corporate market research programs - Collaborate with the Vertical Director and Ventures to close corporate membership contracts - Develop presentations and proposals for prospects showcasing Plug and Play's advantages **Qualifications Required:** - **Skills & Abilities** - Communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in public speaking - Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities - Self-starter with the ability to initiate projects independently - Technical fluency in GSuite, MS Office, CRM platforms, etc. - Team player with the capacity to build relationships and contribute to high-impact results - Passion for technology, entrepreneurship, investments, and high-tech startups - Project management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects - **Education & Experience** - BS/BA in a relevant degree (e.g., economics, computer science, finance) - Relevant work experience (e.g., investment banking, consulting, startup operations) - Knowledge and expertise in blockchain technology is highly desirable In addition, all applications must be submitted in English. Plug and Play follows a global attendance policy of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. Employment offers may be subject to a thorough background check. Apply for this position [here](https://plugandplaytechcenter.bamboohr.com/careers/1080 source=aWQ9NA%3D%3D).,