What will you be doing?
In close collaboration with the global team, you will work with a high degree of autonomy and engage in a diverse range of strategic initiatives — from advisory projects for both corporates and startups to open innovation and acceleration programs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Startup sourcing and qualification: identification of emerging technologies and bold, high-potential solutions to join the Starburst ecosystem

• Strategic analyses & market studies: sector trends, competitive landscape, market sizing, market entry strategies, and diversification opportunities

• Business model & innovation: assessment of innovation portfolios, definition of new business models, and analysis of product–market fit and value propositions for innovative solution

• Startup support: assistance in refining business plans, preparing for fundraising, and facilitating connections with potential clients, partners, and investors

• Open innovation projects: technology scouting, ad hoc studies, organization of selection committees, private pitch sessions, and other international events.

• From a well-ranked engineering or business school

• A futurist and familiar with the ecosystem of startups

• A team player but capable of working independently

• Fluent in English & German

2 recruitment rounds with members of the consulting team and the innovation team

• a fit section (discussion about your background and your motivation to join us)

• a business case section (an oral case study exercise in a practical scenario)