Venture Capital Innovations Program Manager

Voy Ventures seeks a Venture Capital Innovations Program Manager to lead corporate innovation initiatives, connecting Japanese corporate investors with Silicon Valley startups. This hybrid role involves designing innovation programs, scouting startups, and fostering relationships to drive growth. Candidates should have 3-6+ years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and fluency in Japanese. The position offers competitive compensation and significant growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.
Japan-focused Venture Capital Fund in the San Francisco Bay Area is on the market for a passionate and ambitious professional to lead corporate innovation initiatives, acting as a key connector between my client's Japanese Corporate investors and Silicon Valley's vibrant startup ecosystem. This hybrid role blends responsibilities of a Chief of Staff with corporate innovation, offering the unique opportunity to design immersive programs, facilitate workshops, and foster impactful relationships that drive meaningful growth and innovation for international corporations.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone passionate about bridging cultures and fostering partnerships, with significant growth potential within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
• Program Leadership: Design and execute immersive innovation programs and workshops for corporate leaders, including sessions focused on emerging technologies and entrepreneurial strategies.
• Startup Scouting: Identify and evaluate startups for strategic collaboration opportunities with corporate clients.
• Trend Reporting: Present insights on the latest Silicon Valley trends and innovation strategies to executive-level audiences.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong connections with startups, venture capital firms, and corporate clients to facilitate impactful partnerships.
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor for international clients navigating Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem.
• Strategic Guidance: Collaborate with senior leadership to refine and expand corporate innovation initiatives.

What We're Looking For:
• 3-6+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate innovation, go-to-market strategy, or a high-growth startup/incubator environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior executives.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese and strong proficiency in English.

What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation: $150,000-$225,000 base salary + 30% performance bonus.
• Significant growth potential within the organization, with opportunities to expand into other strategic areas.
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment that values innovation, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration.