WHO WE AREPlug and Play (PNP) Tech Center is the largest global innovation platform and one of Silicon Valley's most active early stage investors. We bring together the best start-ups and the world's largest corporations to create meaningful connections that help top companies innovate and meet their strategic goals. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of startup-focused open innovation to all four corners of the world. Plug and Play has over 70 locations across the world and our corporate partners include: The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, USAA, Visa, Nationwide, Aflac, Daimler, Ford, Nissan, BP, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Pfizer, Walmart, Coca Cola, Adidas, and over 500 more. Plug and Play's corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play's proven investment track record includes Honey, Guardant Health, Apply Board, Big ID, Kustomer, Rappi, Flutterwave, Hippo, Pay Pal, Lending Club, Dropbox, and many more. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORWe're an exceptional team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we're growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We're actively seeking a Ventures Analyst in Milan to champion the Plug and Play business model and drive portfolio growth. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEMasters' degree STEM degrees, preferably in an engineering discipline, or an economics degree, and at least 1 year of working experience. Proficiency in both Italian and English is a must. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ROLESource startups across different verticals, including Energy & Sustainability, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, and Deeptech, according to the needs. Schedule and facilitate introduction meetings between startups and corporate partners. Attend recurring calls or meetings with startups and large corporates; build and maintain strong relationships with local VCs, universities, corporations, etc. Actively network with startup founders at indus