Ventures Associate | Aerospace & Defense
- Source Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A startups for investment opportunities, introductions to our corporate partners and the accelerator program.
- Possess great technology and Aerospace & Defense industry knowledge to assess most promising startups.
- Evangelize Plug and Play to all potential network partners including startup, investor, corporate, university, and government representatives.
- Mentor startups in the program on taking products to market, fundraising, scaling, and all other ad-hoc business needs.
- Analyze market dynamics, examine industry trends, track startup competitive landscape, interact with financial models, etc.
- Support the deal team on investment opportunities.
- Build a network of Venture Capitalists and other investors to support the program and portfolio startups.
- Actively connect startups with a broader network of industry-specific advisors, tech vendors, and service providers to accelerate product development and scaling.
- Conduct market and technology research to identify trends and opportunities that our corporate partners can leverage to make business decisions.
- Work with corporations and industry experts to identify areas for mentoring.
- Conduct research to identify new markets and industry sectors, conducting in-depth business analysis to identify new competitive opportunities in Aerospace & Defense.
- Utilize data-driven methodologies to evaluate startup performance, scalability, and technological edge to help our partners understand ROI potentials.
- Provide event production and logistical support for demo days, mentor sessions and other events as part of the accelerator.
- Continuously source and evaluate emerging tech solutions and startups that align with corporate partner pain points, optimizing for pilot or proof-of-concept feasibility.
- Collaborate with corporate executives in deal flow sessions.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Physics) or equivalent experience.
- An advanced postgraduate degree in aerospace engineering, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a startup environment or within venture capital.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to reason strategically, analytically, and creatively.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, unstructured environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the capability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
- Background in the military and defense contractor experience.
- Established knowledge and professional network within the aerospace and defense community.
- Alumni status from Texas A&M University.
- Experience in educating and engaging diverse stakeholders, including communities, corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations.
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