[Remote] Ventures Associate - Enterprise & AI Ventures

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Plug and Play Tech Center is one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally, seeking a Ventures Associate to focus on building investment theses and tracking emerging technologies. The role involves producing high-quality research to guide venture strategy, monitoring industry trends, and contributing to the investment process. Responsibilities • Develop and refine investment roadmaps in Enterprise & AI • Track industry trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive landscapes • Identify and profile the most promising startups and technologies in target markets • Monitor performance of notable startups, scaleups, and major industry players • Track venture investment activity, acquisitions, and partnership trends • Maintain internal knowledge bases and market maps to guide sourcing and decision-making • Gather intelligence directly from our enterprise ecosystem through interviews, surveys, and feedback loops • Translate enterprise perspectives into reports and buyer-driven insights that inform investment theses and help startups understand customer needs • Contribute to company diligence: product analysis, technical reviews, market sizing, customer references • Summarize research into clear, data-driven insights for the Ventures team and Enterprises • Partner with senior team members to align Enterprise needs with startup opportunities • Support occasional events, founder introductions, and content initiatives — with research at the core of your contributions • Collaborate with the Plug and Play team to understand corporate innovation needs and facilitate targeted introductions between startups and corporate partners • Manage dealflow sessions, ensuring relevant startups are presented effectively to corporate partners Skills • Degree (or self-taught expertise) in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or related field • Able to evaluate technical products and trends • You love deep dives, connecting dots, and building structured insights from fragmented information • Comfortable engaging with executives to extract insights, run surveys, and capture the 'voice of the buyer' to enrich your research • Skilled at writing clear, engaging, and professional content — from research reports to blog posts and public-facing insights • Clear, concise writer and presenter; able to tailor insights to investors, executives, and founders • You thrive on learning new technologies, experimenting with AI tools, and staying on the cutting edge • 2–3 years in VC, consulting, banking, product, research, or a technical role — or exceptional projects that prove your ability • Independent thinker, fast learner, and self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, venture environment Company Overview • Plug and Play is the ultimate innovation platform. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Plug and Play Tech Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job