Ventures Analyst/Associate - Enterprise & AI Ventures

Role Overview Plug and Play, one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally, having backed over 2,000 startups since 1998 (including PayPal, Dropbox, Soundhound, and Lending Club) across 65 locations and 23 verticals, is expanding its Enterprise & AI Ventures team. The firm is hiring a Research Analyst/Associate to build investment theses, track emerging technologies, and produce research that guides venture strategy and helps Plug and Play's 550+ corporate partners stay ahead of disruption. Key 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 and track venture investment activity, acquisitions, and partnership trends Maintain internal knowledge bases and market maps to guide sourcing and decision-making Gather intelligence from the enterprise ecosystem through interviews and surveys; translate into investment-thesis-informing reports Contribute to company diligence: product analysis, technical reviews, market sizing, customer references Manage dealflow sessions, presenting relevant startups to corporate partners Qualifications Degree (or self-taught expertise) in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field 2-3 years of experience in VC, consulting, banking, product, research, or a technical role Strong research and writing skills; comfortable engaging with executives to extract insights Entrepreneurial mindset, independent thinker, fast learner Location Sunnyvale, California. #J-18808-Ljbffr InforCapital