Venture Acceleration Manager for Italy

Imec India Private Limited; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Imec India Private Limited seeks a coach for its acceleration program, responsible for supporting deep tech start-ups in Italy. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and substantial experience in start-ups, with strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. This dynamic role offers the chance to shape the future of technology in a collaborative environment while participating in a multicultural company.

Servizi

Attractive market-based salary

Numerous benefits

Flexible and informal work environment

Investment in personal and technical growth

Opportunity to travel to Belgium for training

Competenze

• 7 to 15 years of relevant work experience, ideally in an entrepreneurial setting.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Basic awareness of the administrative and legal elements of investment deals.

Mansioni

• Support entrepreneurs in the imec.istart acceleration program.
• Coordinate the investment process while collaborating with legal teams.
• Represent the imec.istart brand in the Italian ecosystem.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Networking

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Proactivity

Formazione

Master’s degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

We are committed to fostering entrepreneurial innovation and technological progress.

Our mission is to support and accelerate tech entrepreneurs as they embark on their journey. We offer a world-renowned coaching program, backed by imec, and provide initial investments to facilitate growth and attract additional funding.

imec.istart was launched in 2011 in Belgium as one of Europe’s first startup accelerators. Over a decade later, we have grown into a globally recognized program and early-stage investor, boasting a portfolio of over 300 startups and scaleups, along with an extensive network of partners and mentors.

imec.istart is currently active in Belgium, The Netherlands and Italy. The headquarters of imec are located in Leuven (Belgium) with a local team in Napels (Italy). The imec.istart team is mainly based in Antwerp and Ghent, yet your base camp will be in the Milan region.

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What you will do

• Support entrepreneurs : As the day-to-day coach for (deep)tech start-ups in the imec.istart acceleration program, you'll be part of the international venture acceleration manager team. You'll inspire and motivate entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and grow their businesses.
• Create awareness : Play a key role in raising awareness about our acceleration programs. You'll inspire, encourage, and stimulate people to become entrepreneurs.
• Collaborate in the ecosystem : Represent the imec.istart brand in the Italian ecosystem, collaborating with our strategic partner Pariter Partners and the various imec.istart partners within Italy and beyond.
• Spot opportunities : Engage with potential candidates for the imec.istart program. Recognize potentially interesting partnerships and collaborations within the tech & startup ecosystem in Italy.
• Screen projects : Assist in screening promising ideas and projects, such as during pitch days.
• Coordinate the investment process : Lead the legal and administrative processes associated with investments, working closely with our legal team and fund management.

What we do for you

In exchange for your talent, passion, and expertise, you will be part of a multicultural and high-tech company, where challenges and opportunities are within reach. Our flexible, progressive, and informal work environment offers you a range of opportunities to take initiative and demonstrate your sense of responsibility. This is your opportunity to contribute to technology that will shape the society of tomorrow. imec supports and guides you in this mission, not only with words but with deeds. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university,' we actively invest in further developing our employees and ensuring your technical and personal growth.

Your valuable contribution and that of your colleagues makes imec a top player in its domain. Your energy and effort are therefore appreciated in an attractive market-based salary supplemented with numerous benefits, as befits a global player.

Who you are

• You have a Master’s degree or equivalent level of thinking.
• You bring 7 to 15 years of relevant work experience, ideally within an entrepreneurial setting. Hands-on experience in a start-up is a plus, either as a founder or employee.
• You have excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and Italian.
• You have a keen interest in and understanding of the latest trends in technology, innovation and business.
• You are a natural and enthusiastic networker, capable of building strong relationships and persuading others.
• You are a proactive problem solver who can quickly and effectively respond to the needs of entrepreneurs.
• You are the embodiment of the entrepreneurial mindset, including innovation and flexibility in everything you do.
• You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment and are a true team player.
• You combine a hands-on approach with a strategic overview, achieving goals efficiently.
• You have basic awareness of the administrative and legal elements of investments deals, and are not afraid to dive into these topics.
• You are looking for a dynamic and varied role in a stimulating environment.
• You join the dynamic imec.istart team as the first Italian employee (on payroll in Italy) with the opportunity to play a key role in our Italian activities.
• Since our headquarters are based in Belgium, you are open to regular travel to Belgium – particularly during the first 6 months for in-depth training.

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