Manager Corporate Innovation

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Job Description: Manager Corporate Innovation

Company Name - IvyCamp, an initiative of IvyCap Ventures-Location: Bengaluru, MG Road

About IvyCap

IvyCap is an early-stage Venture Capital firm that nurtures entrepreneurs and their ideas into

was founded in 2011 and is the largest home-grown venture capital fund in India with 22 institutional

investors. The fund has secured majority commitment from India’s largest banks, insurance

companies and Govt. of India. IvyCap lead mentors are present across India, the US, Japan,

Singapore, Hong Kong, and Middle East.

IvyCamp is an initiative of IvyCap Ventures. We leverage the Global IIT/IIM Alumni Ecosystems

to find and enable research/innovation/entrepreneurs with the potential to disrupt the status

quo, and scale into a profitable business. We create startup-corporate engagements based on

business needs and leverage our global Alumni to source, evaluate, and grow startups. We work with

founders to accelerate their business, scale, engage in corporate programs, and connect with investors.

We identify partners to work together to build, test, market, and grow high potential solutions.

About Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our team as our Corporate

Innovation Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the startup ecosystem,

possess exceptional communication skills for engaging with corporate clients, and have experience in

deal flow sourcing and evaluation. You will be responsible for building strategic partnerships, leading

corporate innovation initiatives, and fostering collaborations between corporates and startups. This

role requires someone who is both entrepreneurial and analytical, capable of driving innovation and

business growth through strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, executives, and

stakeholders.

• Understand the strategic goals and pain points of corporates to help identify opportunities for

collaboration with startups, and define the right innovation programs to address these goals.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate partners, ensuring alignment with business

objectives and seamless communication with founders.

Startup Ecosystem Knowledge:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the startup ecosystem, including emerging

technologies, investment landscapes, and market dynamics.

• Identify promising startups that align with corporate innovation needs, ensuring a strong fit

for potential collaborations.

• Act as an internal thought leader on the startup ecosystem, advising internal teams on trends,

opportunities, and challenges.

Deal Flow Generation:

• Generate, manage, and track deal flow opportunities between corporates and startups.

• Lead the evaluation, negotiation, and execution of strategic partnerships and innovation deals.

• Identify potential startups for investment, partnership, or acquisition, and facilitate

connections with the corporate innovation teams.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Work with corporate leadership to develop innovation programs that align with long-term

business objectives.

• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of innovation initiatives, ensuring

measurable results.

• Work with the corporate program execution team to develop targeted value propositions for

commercial leads

• Develop and manage processes and frameworks to evaluate and scale successful partnerships

and innovations.

• Manage and grow the corporate innovation team and ensure successful execution of the

programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology or in a relevant field.

• Minimum three years of working experience in the startup ecosystem such as with an

incubator, innovation program, fund etc.

• Experience working with corporate innovation teams

• Experience in startup evaluation and due diligence

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and research capabilities.

• Proficiency in multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Desired Attributes

• Driven and energetic personality with a passion for learning and growth in the startup

ecosystem

• Strategic and creative thinker

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Job Description-Manager Corporate Innovation.pdf

Job Description-Manager Corporate Innovation.pdf