Analyst

Rhapsody VP • Cambridge, MA

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Rhapsody Venture Partners is seeking an Analyst to identify and nurture early-stage, sustainability-oriented, hard-tech startups. The role involves facilitating collaborations between these startups and industry partners to bring innovations from the lab to the market. The Analyst will engage with a dozen startups weekly to identify potential investments, conduct deep dives into industries and technologies, and support the innovation ecosystem by working with large corporations and startups. A unique aspect of the role includes the opportunity to join a portfolio startup for operational work such as business development and marketing.

Requirements

• Graduate of a top school with a degree in engineering or applied science.
• Curiosity about the world.
• Comfortable engaging in purposeful conversations with startup founders.
• At home in the world of science and engineering.
• Uninspired by the latest app or back office software innovation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and work with broad autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate early-stage, sustainability-oriented, hard-tech startups for potential investment.
• Nurture and expand cooperation between industry and science-based startups.
• Facilitate partnership discussions between startups and industry.
• Conduct industry and technology deep dives to guide investment decisions.
• Work directly with large companies and startups to support the innovation ecosystem.
• Join a portfolio startup to perform operational work such as business development and marketing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level