Innovation Partnerships Lead - Japan & Silicon Valley VC

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation: $150,000–$200,000 base salary + performance bonus

Growth potential within the organization

Collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job summary

VC Stack in San Francisco is seeking a Chief of Staff to lead corporate innovation initiatives. This role involves designing immersive programs, facilitating workshops, and building relationships with Japanese corporate clients and Silicon Valley startups.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of experience in management consulting or corporate innovation, with exceptional communication skills in both Japanese and English. The position offers a competitive salary of $150,000–$200,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate innovation, or a high-growth startup/incubator.
• Ability to engage with senior executives effectively.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute immersive innovation programs and workshops.
• Identify and evaluate startups for collaboration with corporate clients.
• Present insights on Silicon Valley trends to executives.
• Cultivate connections with startups and corporate clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor for international clients.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand innovation initiatives.

Skills

Management consulting

Corporate innovation

Go-to-market strategy

Exceptional communication skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-cultural collaboration

Fluency in Japanese

Proficiency in English

Job description

VC Stack in San Francisco is seeking a Chief of Staff to lead corporate innovation initiatives. This role involves designing immersive programs, facilitating workshops, and building relationships with Japanese corporate clients and Silicon Valley startups.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of experience in management consulting or corporate innovation, with exceptional communication skills in both Japanese and English. The position offers a competitive salary of $150,000–$200,000 plus bonuses.