[X5 VENTURES] Innovation Manager

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Innovation Manager to lead high-impact initiatives, accelerate startups, and foster connections with partners—transforming challenges into scalable opportunities. Key Highlights: 1. Lead high-impact initiatives within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 2. Accelerate startups and foster connections with corporate partners. 3. Focus on ESG and Deep Tech. **Position: Innovation Manager** **Location**: Remote **Contract Type**: PJ (Individual Entrepreneur) The **X5 Ventures** is a Corporate Venture Builder focused on **ESG** and **Deep Tech**. Our mission is to transform major challenges into scalable opportunities through startups that generate real positive impact on society. We bridge entrepreneurs, investors, and large corporations to accelerate innovative solutions in strategic sectors. We seek an **Innovation Manager** with hands-on experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and strategic vision to lead high-impact initiatives, accelerate startups, and foster connections with corporate partners. **Responsibilities** * Manage the portfolio startups’ journey—from ideation through traction and market validation; * Facilitate venture builder programs and rituals (e.g., committees, demo days, mentorship sessions, and progress review rituals); * Connect startups with corporations and investors based on real-world challenges and alignment with X5’s thesis (ESG \+ Deep Tech); * Support opportunity mapping and solution validation with emphasis on impact and scalability; * Lead deliverables using agile methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and exponential growth focus; * Contribute to developing new innovative products and business models. **Requirements** * Experience in corporate innovation, startup acceleration, or venture building; * Familiarity with methodologies such as Lean Startup, Design Thinking, OKRs, and Customer Development; * Strong ability to engage diverse stakeholders (startups, executives, investors); * Hands-on profile with strategic thinking and results orientation; * Bachelor’s degree completed in fields such as Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related disciplines. **Preferred Qualifications** * Knowledge of ESG, emerging technologies, or socio-environmental impact; * Involvement in deep tech projects or validation of complex technologies; * Experience in fundraising, MVP development, and startup scale-up.