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Toyota Research Institute · 1 day ago

Portfolio Engagement Director

Los Altos, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Toyota Research Institute is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups in frontier and climate technologies. The Portfolio Engagement Director will work closely with startup executives to understand their needs, support their growth, and deliver strategic value to Toyota.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Working directly with startup teams to understand their needs and prioritize how we can best support them

Assisting with ongoing development of products and services to help portfolio companies

Hosting kick-off meetings and recurring check-in meetings with portfolio company executives

Creating opportunities for portfolio companies to engage with Toyota and Toyota Group companies

Facilitating introductions to mentors, customers, partners, suppliers, and others as needed

Tracking portfolio company KPIs and reporting on progress towards strategic goals

Documenting best practices and creating resource libraries

Qualification

Business developmentClient managementProject managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsStartup experiencePassion for technologySelf-starterOrganizational skills

Required

5-7+ years of experience in business development, client management, corporate development, or a similar role

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent

Proven ability to collaborate across teams/organizations to deliver on shared objectives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter who works well independently but enjoys being part of a team

Exceptional organization and project management skills

Ability to travel periodically

Preferred

Previous experience working in the VC industry or at a startup is a plus

Passionate about emerging technologies and working with entrepreneurs

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Annual cash bonus structure

Company

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.tri.global

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