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- Bring your combined experience in investment, venture capital, startups and engineering technology to dive into the startup innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities that we can invest in and/ or bring in for collaboration. The main focuses will be Automotive, Transportation, Mobility (large scale including Aerospace) and any areas to reduce carbon emissions.
- Actively discover investment, M&A and collaboration opportunities involving emerging and transformational technologies relevant to the company’s current and future business and products.
- Develop, broaden, and strengthen your network in the West Coast innovation ecosystems including Venture Capital (VC) Firms, Corporate Venture Capital (CVCs) Firms, startups, and related entities.
- Be the go-to team member on a large team with 2-3 technology vertical domains of interest.
- Candidates with experience and skillsets outlined below will be considered with any number years of experience (recent graduate with 1-2 years of experience upwards of 10+ years of experience).
- To be successful in this position, we’re seeking candidates with a unique blend of experience and background in investment, venture capital, startups and engineering technology.
- Ideal experience and knowledge will include automotive, transportation, mobility (large scale including aerospace) and any/ all areas to reduce the company’s carbon emissions.
- A strong work ethic is required to succeed in this fluid structure and work environment; excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to build a network in these areas of interest.
- Strategic investment and M&A in startup opportunities including a strong understanding in several technology verticals for initial due diligence assessment.
- Experience in corporate open innovation, venture investment and/or accelerator/incubator programs.
- Understanding of startups and VC or CVC process and ecosystem and have been a part of or have worked closely with such entities.
- Ability to successfully discover a high volume of unique and investible deal flow opportunities.
- Industry knowledge in one or more of the following domains: CASE (Connected, Automated, Shared and Electrified) Mobility, Smart City, Energy/Climate Tech and ability to conduct initial diligence in these areas.
- Passionate about leveraging new technologies to create new experiences and improve human mobility.
- Driven and proactive, with an ability to adapt to dynamic circumstances, and thrive even with ambiguity.
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA candidates preferred).
- Understanding of Japanese business culture and practices
- Corporate development and/or financial experience
- Formal Investment Due Diligence experience
- Master’s Degree or MBA
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