Engineering Fellow - Pear VC
Pear VCSalary not specified
Full Time
Internship
Portfolio Engagement Director at Toyota Research Institute
Los Altos, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Venture Capital, Climate Technology, Frontier TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 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
- Previous experience working in the VC industry or at a startup is a plus
- Passionate about emerging technologies and working with entrepreneurs
- Ability to travel periodically
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
Skills
Business Development
Customer Discovery
Portfolio Management
Executive Communication
Startup Engagement
Venture Capital
AI
Mobility
Autonomy
Robotics
Toyota Research Institute
Research in mobility, safety, and automation
About Toyota Research Institute
Toyota Research Institute focuses on improving mobility through research and development in the automotive and technology sectors. The company works on enhancing safety, automated driving, robotics, materials science, and machine learning. Their products include advanced safety features and automated driving systems that aim to make driving safer and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, TRI emphasizes a research-driven approach, collaborating with various partners and licensing their innovations to enhance Toyota's offerings and maintain a competitive edge. The goal of TRI is to advance mobility solutions that improve quality of life and support the transition to zero-emissions transportation.
Los Altos, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$100MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Highly competitive benefits package
Robust programs to support the wellbeing, happiness, and health of our people and their families.
401(k) plan including matching and annual profit sharing along with total vacation and holidays totaling 38 days per year.
Subsidized commuter benefits and generous employee and vehicle allowances
2 paid days per year to participate in volunteer activities.
Maternity Leave program with 10 paid weeks plus baby bonding leave and Milk Stork for traveling moms
Baby Bonding Leave–an additional 16 paid weeks–to all new parents, including those who choose to adopt.
Back-up child and adult / elder care programs to help everyone thrive
WellBeats Virtual Fitness Trainer.
Risks
Public skepticism may undermine AI-assisted driving safety initiatives.
Boston Dynamics' high costs could impact TRI's humanoid robot project returns.
Complexity of real-world environments may delay TRI's robot skill deployment.
Differentiation
TRI focuses on AI to enhance human life and mobility.
Partnerships with Boston Dynamics and Stanford showcase TRI's collaborative innovation.
TRI's Driving Sensei concept integrates AI to improve driver skills and engagement.
Upsides
Generative AI allows TRI's robots to learn complex tasks without new coding.
TRI's AI-driven material synthesis could revolutionize EV battery development.
Autonomous tandem drifting collaboration with Stanford pushes vehicle dynamics boundaries.
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