VC Associate

• Network and take part in industry and VC events, organizations • Help generate deal-flow and source high-potential target companies • Meet with and evaluate companies to make recommendations on investing • Participate in due diligence, competitive analyses, and industry deep dives • Prepare memos and present potential investments to the Investment Committee • Support deal negotiations and closings • Analyze latest industry trends and author market research briefings • Collaborate with Toyota Ventures platform team to support portfolio companies

• 4+ years of work experience in related role; previous experience in venture capital or an operational role in a technology company preferred • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering or relevant field • High level of integrity and professionalism, with ability to maintain strict confidentiality • Entrepreneurial-minded and well-networked • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong financial modeling and analysis skills • Extensive experience working with Excel and Google Suite • Comfortable with ambiguity and risk • Ability to work collaboratively with team members • Track record of successfully completing projects with minimal guidance • Passion for learning about new technologies and understanding their business potential