Venture Developer - Climate & Circularity
On-siteAmsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Amsterdam, North Holland, The NetherlandsOn-siteFull TimeStartup
Full TimeStartup
Job Summary
Sourcing inventions by building relationships with universities and researchers, conducting desk-based searches on patents and license offers, and selecting promising technologies based on technical, impact, and market potential. Support venture partners in negotiating agreements with researchers and selecting the right team, then onboard the venture team by sharing gathered insights and providing ongoing sparring. Coordinate the end-to-end process from sourcing to onboarding, acting as the central hub for all stakeholders while growing your network and expertise within the organization.
Required Qualifications
- You want to make a positive impact and believe in the power of technology
- You have a scientific technology degree in a relevant field, such as novel materials, complex engineering, advanced (bio)chemistry, applied physics, and (sustainable) energy sciences
- You have significant relevant working experience in a startup, entrepreneurship, industry, venture capital, or top-tier consulting, with deep knowledge of market and technology trends
- You are fluent in English (spoken and written)
- You live in or within commuting distance from Amsterdam, allowing for regular close collaboration in our office
Desired Qualifications
- Being a native French/Italian/German speaker is a plus
- You have a positive, open, and outgoing personality. Combined with a growing network in academia/climate startups/R&D companies, you enjoy hunting for new technology opportunities
- You are hands-on, a self-starter with a follow-through mentality, entrepreneurial and eager to learn, you combine sensibility with guts, you take ownership and thrive on collaboration, you enjoy learning and developing your own talents and nurturing the potential of your junior colleagues
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