VENTURE MANAGER (CDL SAN SEBASTIÁN)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Venture Manager to identify, evaluate, attract, and accelerate high-potential DeepTech startups, connecting them with mentors, investors, and key resources to maximize their growth and success. Key Highlights: 1. Accelerate DeepTech startups and connect them with mentors and investors 2. Manage the DeepTech startup ecosystem 3. Integrate into a high-impact international project **VENTURE MANAGER \- CDL SAN SEBASTIÁN** Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a globally recognized international acceleration program for early-stage scientific and technological startups, operating in the fields of quantum technologies and artificial intelligence at its San Sebastián location. Located at the Basque Technology Park and led by BIC Gipuzkoa in collaboration with IESE Business School, CDL San Sebastián forms part of the global CDL network. As part of its consolidation in Donostia\-San Sebastián, the person hired by BIC Gipuzkoa will join the team as Venture Manager for CDL San Sebastián. **Job Mission** Identify, evaluate, attract, and accelerate high-potential DeepTech startups, connecting them with mentors, investors, and key resources, and ensuring rigorous follow-up aimed at maximizing their growth, impact, and likelihood of success within the CDL model. **Main Responsibilities** * Identify, analyze, and select DeepTech startups, evaluating technology, founding team, market, business model, and scalability. * Provide intensive support to startups (acceleration / venture building), defining milestones and growth KPIs and ensuring their execution. * Manage relationships with the ecosystem (mentors, investors, corporates, and DeepTech funds), facilitating high-value connections. * Conduct structured portfolio monitoring: metrics, evolution, economic and technological impact, and potential return. * Prepare and structure reporting, strategic materials, pitches, and presentations for local and international stakeholders. * Contribute to operational excellence of the program by efficiently managing processes, timelines, and tools. **Required Profile** * University education and relevant professional experience (minimum 3 years), with at least 5 years’ track record in startups, venture capital, accelerators, or innovation programs. * Full professional English (spoken and written), essential in an international context. * Experience in strategic analysis (consulting or similar environments) and complex decision-making. * Solid understanding of startup operations and the venture lifecycle, with ability to analyze DeepTech business models. * Experience managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines in dynamic environments, with capacity to build and activate professional networks (networking). * Experience in reporting, structured documentation, and portfolio metric tracking. * Strong analytical capability and critical thinking, with ability to communicate effectively with scientific, technical, and business profiles. * Tech-savvy profile, accustomed to using digital tools and data (Airtable, Salesforce, Slack or similar). * High adaptability and comfort in uncertain environments. * A hybrid background (PhD \+ business / engineering \+ MBA), an international network in DeepTech domains, and experience in global ecosystems (Silicon Valley, Cambridge, Oxford, etc.) will be especially valued. * Knowledge of Basque language will be considered an asset. **What We Offer** * Join a high-impact international project within the innovation ecosystem. * A key position within a globally recognized program. * A dynamic, international, and high-caliber working environment. The final application deadline for this position is May 20. **Selection Process** Applications will remain open from May 1 to May 20. Once the application period closes, BATEA will review applications and invite candidates matching the profile for interviews. Following interviews, finalists will be interviewed by BIC GIPUZKOA and CDL San Sebastián. After this phase, the selected candidate will be appointed to the role. **VENTURE MANAGER \- CDL DONOSTIA** Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a globally recognized acceleration program for early-stage scientific and technological startups, operating in the fields of quantum technologies and artificial intelligence at its Donostia location. It is located at the Basque Technology Park and led by BIC Gipuzkoa in collaboration with IESE Business School. CDL San Sebastián is integrated into the global CDL network. Within the framework of its consolidation in Donostia, the person contracted by BIC Gipuzkoa will serve as Venture Manager in the CDL Donostia team. **Job Mission** Identify, evaluate, attract, and accelerate high-potential DeepTech startups, connecting them with mentors, investors, and resources to maximize their growth, impact, and chances of success within the CDL model, while ensuring rigorous follow-up. **Main Responsibilities** * Identify and select DeepTech startups, assessing technology, team, market, business model, and scalability. * Provide intensive support to startups (acceleration / venture building), defining KPIs and milestones and ensuring their execution. * Manage ecosystem relationships: activate connections with mentors, investors, corporates, and DeepTech funds. * Conduct structured portfolio monitoring: metrics, evolution, economic and technological impact. * Prepare reporting, pitches, and strategic presentations for stakeholders. * Ensure operational excellence of the program by efficiently managing processes, deadlines, and tools. **Required Profile** * University education and notable professional experience (at least 3 years), with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in startups, venture capital, accelerators, or innovation programs. * Full professional English (spoken and written), essential. * Experience in strategic analysis (consulting or similar contexts) and capacity to make complex decisions. * Solid understanding of startup operations and the venture lifecycle, with ability to assess DeepTech business models. * Ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines in dynamic environments, along with networking skills. * Experience in reporting, structured documentation, and metric-based portfolio monitoring. * Strong critical thinking and analytical capability, with ability to communicate effectively with scientific, technical, and business profiles. * Tech-savvy profile, accustomed to using digital tools (Airtable, Salesforce, Slack or similar). * High adaptability to uncertain environments. * A hybrid career path (PhD \+ business / engineering \+ MBA), an international network in DeepTech fields, and experience in global ecosystems (Silicon Valley, Cambridge, Oxford, etc.) will be especially valued. * Knowledge of Basque will be considered an asset. **What We Offer** * Participate in a high-impact international innovation project. * A key position within a globally recognized program. * A dynamic, international, and high-level working environment. The final deadline to apply for this opportunity is May 20. **How Will the Selection Process Work?** The process will remain open from May 1 to May 20. After the application period closes, BATEA will review applications and invite candidates whose profiles match the requirements to interviews. Subsequently, suitable candidates will be interviewed by BIC GIPUZKOA and CDL Donostia, after which the final selection will be made. **WHY TRUST BATEA?** * **PROXIMITY**: At BATEA, we treat you the way we would want to be treated during a selection process. You’ll find it easy to communicate and meet with us whenever needed; we’ll listen to you and resolve your questions. * **PROJECTS THAT MATCH YOUR GOALS**: We’ll offer you the best project suited to your aspirations. We’ll take time to get to know you personally, listen carefully, and let you decide whether the project is right for you. And if a particular project doesn’t work out, we’ll continue sharing new opportunities as they arise. * **FEEDBACK THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS**: You’ll always be informed about how your application progresses through the selection process. We’ll provide feedback, and whenever there are updates, we’ll promptly share them with you. Here, you’re not just a number—you’ll receive the attention and respect you deserve as a candidate. * **ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED**: From your first contact with us, you’ll receive full information about the project and the position, thanks to our highly detailed information-gathering process with clients. If you have any questions or need further details, we’ll do our best to assist you. **HOW WILL THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?** Through this link, you can explore all phases of BATEA’s selection process, as well as learn about topics covered and objectives of each phase. * VIEW BATEA’S SELECTION PROCESS