Job Opportunities API

ABOUT PLUG AND PLAY Plug and Play is one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally. Since 1998, we’ve backed over 2,000 startups — including PayPal, Dropbox, Soundhound, and Lending Club — and today operate across 65 locations and 23 verticals. Our unique model combines venture investing with a global network of 550+ corporate partners to accelerate innovation worldwide. We are expanding our   Enterprise & AI Ventures team   and seeking a   Research Analyst / Associate   who will focus on building investment theses, tracking emerging technologies, and producing high-quality research that guides our venture strategy and helps Enterprises stay ahead of disruption. WHAT YOU WILL DO -Thesis & Market Intelligence • 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. • Company & Ecosystem Tracking • Monitor performance of notable startups, scaleups, and major industry players. • Track venture investment activity, acquisitions, and partnership trends. • Maintain internal knowledge bases and market maps to guide sourcing and decision-making. • Enterprise-Driven Insights • Gather intelligence directly from our enterprise ecosystem through interviews, surveys, and feedback loops. • Translate enterprise perspectives into reports and buyer-driven insights that inform investment theses and help startups understand customer needs. • Support Investment Process • Contribute to company diligence: product analysis, technical reviews, market sizing, customer references. • Summarize research into clear, data-driven insights for the Ventures team and Enterprises. • Strategic Exposure • Partner with senior team members to align Enterprise needs with startup opportunities. • Support occasional events, founder introductions, and content initiatives — with research at the core of your contributions. • Collaborate with the Plug and Play team to understand corporate innovation needs and facilitate targeted introductions between startups and corporate partners • Manage dealflow sessions, ensuring relevant startups are presented effectively to corporate partners ABOUT YOU • Analytical & Technical : Degree (or self-taught expertise) in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or related field. Able to evaluate technical products and trends. • Research-Oriented : You love deep dives, connecting dots, and building structured insights from fragmented information. • Ecosystem Connector : Comfortable engaging with executives to extract insights, run surveys, and capture the “voice of the buyer” to enrich your research. • Content Creator : Skilled at writing clear, engaging, and professional content — from research reports to blog posts and public-facing insights. • Strong Communicator : Clear, concise writer and presenter; able to tailor insights to investors, executives, and founders. • Curious & Proactive : You thrive on learning new technologies, experimenting with AI tools, and staying on the cutting edge. • Experience : 2–3 years in VC, consulting, banking, product, research, or a technical role — or exceptional projects that prove your ability. • Entrepreneurial Mindset : Independent thinker, fast learner, and self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, venture environment.