Venture Builder - For Pooling (1882 Energy Ventures)

AboitizPower; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

1882 Energy Ventures is seeking a Venture Builder to lead the venture build process, identify opportunities, build scalable models, validate concepts, and help ventures grow in support of the energy transition.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver the investment thesis, with a growth plan targeting 2, 4, then 6 ventures over three years.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in entrepreneurial roles, including startup founder, corporate business development, or venture-building.
• Experience in data gathering and analysis: customer interviews, market research, and analytical modeling.
• Awareness or practical experience with Lean Startup methodologies.
• Familiarity with the energy industry is a plus.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a corporate venture studio or similar environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the venture build process for the New 1882 Energy Ventures.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities, build and scale business models, validate new venture concepts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver on the investment thesis.
• Support growth of ventures with a planned trajectory: Year 1–2 ventures, Year 2–4 ventures, Year 3–6 ventures.
• Align the venture studio with core business to leverage assets and create long-term value for AP.
• Drive market and customer insights to shape opportunities and structured, testable ventures.

Job description

1882 Energy Ventures is a venture studio accelerating the global energy transition by building and scaling startups that decentralize energy systems—reshaping how homes, businesses, mobility, and networks are powered. By advancing decentralization, we drive decarbonization, enhance energy efficiency, and fuel long-term economic growth and development in the Philippines and beyond.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Responsible for leading the venture build process of the New 1882 Energy Ventures.
• This involves identifying and evaluating opportunities, building and scaling business models, validating new venture concepts and helping our venture grow.
• The New 1882 Energy Ventures mission is to build new businesses and invest in new businesses that will change the nature of the energy system and support the energy transition into a more digitized, decarbonized, and decentralized energy system.
• The planned growth trajectory is as follows: Year 1 - 2 number of ventures, Year 2 - 4 number of ventures, Year 3 - 6 number of ventures
• The New Energy Venture Studio will create new sources of long-term value for AP and must collaborate closely and harmoniously with the core business to leverage assets that will give the venture studio an unfair advantage.
• The Studio will also need to collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to ensure we can deliver on the investment thesis.

To Succeed In This Role, We Need Someone Who

• At least 3-5 years experience in entrepreneurial roles (through employment, being a startup founder, a corporate business developer, an innovation role, investor or through work in a venture builder, corporate finance officer, investment analyst)
• Data gathering and analysis experience including but not limited to customer interviews, market research, industry research and analytical modeling
• Awareness, if not deep practical experience, of Lean Startup methodologies
• Prefer for awareness, if not deep practical understanding, of the Energy Industry.
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Prefer having experience in a corporate venture studio for another firm.

What We Value

• Founder Mentality: You think and act like a builder, not a manager
• Pragmatic Idealism: You dream big but move fast, stay lean, and get real feedback
• Clarity & Focus: You prioritize what matters, and communicate it clearly
• Intellectual Honesty: You let evidence lead, and welcome being proven wrong
• Leadership Through Action: You set the pace by showing, not telling
• Growth Mindset: You coach others, seek feedback, and never stop learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a founder, co-founder, or early team leader in a startup that reached product–market fit or early scale
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams including product, design, ops, and GTM in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
• Experience taking a venture from zero to first customers, including hands‑on involvement in GTM planning, pricing, customer discovery, and iteration cycles
• Comfortable working with ambiguous, loosely defined problem statements and shaping them into structured, testable opportunities
• Experience working in or alongside a venture studio, accelerator, or innovation lab
• Familiarity with venture financing (SAFEs, convertible notes, cap tables), investment processes, and early fundraising
• Strong grasp of lean startup principles, growth metrics, and financial modeling
• Exposure to regulated or infrastructure-heavy industries (e.g., energy, climate tech, mobility) is a strong plus
• Deep understanding of what makes a startup team succeed including the ability to coach founders and assess entrepreneurial potential

Why Join Us

This isn’t just a role; it’s a chance to build companies that shape the future. As Venture Builder, you’ll be at the heart of our studio’s mission to turn bold ideas into high-impact ventures. You’ll be surrounded by a team of thinkers, builders, and strategists who thrive on pushing boundaries. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and build what matters, we’d love to meet you.

At AboitizPower, We Honor You Not Just As a Professional, But As a Person. Our Promise Is To Provide a Workplace Where You Can Thrive Through

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.