About the role
We’re expanding our Enterprise & AI Ventures team and hiring a technical Associate who can evaluate complex AI/enterprise software products and translate that diligence into clear investment decisions. You’ll build theses, run structured technical + market diligence on early-stage companies, and work closely with enterprise partners to understand real buyer needs and validate startup solutions.
What they're looking for
- Build and refine investment theses across Enterprise AI and adjacent infrastructure (data, security, devtools, agentic systems)
- Source and evaluate early-stage companies through a mix of inbound, outbound, and ecosystem channels
- Conduct technical diligence: architecture reviews, data infrastructure evaluation, and scalability analysis
- Track emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and venture activity across your focus areas
- Conduct structured interviews with corporate partners to understand technology gaps and innovation priorities
- Translate enterprise needs into actionable sourcing + diligence criteria
More about this role
About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is one of the most active early-stage venture investors globally. Since 1998, we’ve backed 2,000+ startups — including PayPal, Dropbox, SoundHound, and LendingClub — and operate across 65+ locations and 20+ verticals. Our model combines venture investing with a global network of 550+ corporate partners to accelerate innovation and help startups scale.
About the Role
We’re expanding our Enterprise & AI Ventures team and hiring a technical Associate who can evaluate complex AI/enterprise software products and translate that diligence into clear investment decisions. You’ll build theses, run structured technical + market diligence on early-stage companies, and work closely with enterprise partners to understand real buyer needs and validate startup solutions.
This role is ideal for someone with an engineering mindset who wants to operate at the intersection of AI systems, enterprise workflows, and venture investing .
What You'll Do
Investment, Sourcing & Thesis Development
- Build and refine investment theses across Enterprise AI and adjacent infrastructure (data, security, devtools, agentic systems).
- Source and evaluate early-stage companies...
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