At Eatable Adventures, we believe startups are leading the way in creating solutions to transform how FOOD is produced, transformed, and consumed. We partner with the most disruptive food startups, corporations, and investors, developing the right collaborations with a mission: BUILDING TOMORROW'S FOOD SYSTEM.
Considered one of the main global foodtech accelerators, our activities speak for themselves:
#Foodtech Ecosystem propellers With a community of more than 25,000 founders and entrepreneurs working in the transformation of the food system and a vast network of global partnerships with accelerators, funds, Academia, and specialized events.
#Fueling AgriFoodtech Entrepreneurship Success By running a dozen of verticalized and highly specialized foodtech incubation and acceleration programs per year and investing in the technologies that will transform the food system through our investment vehicle.
#Leaders in Open Innovation and Corporate Venturing programs in the food industry
With more than 50 corporate partnerships, that connect food startups with consolidated industries, helping them to reach new levels of growth through innovative collaboration models.
#Supporting governments in the development of food innovation ecosystems Working closely with 15 national, regional, and local public institutions to generate competitiveness and secure access to food by fostering more sustainable production models in the agri-food sector.
For our office in Verona, we are currently looking for a Strategy and Innovation Consultant with prior experience in projects defining strategy or resolving innovation challenges, as well as experience in the food sector and working with startups. In this role, you will assist corporate clients in their process of transforming their businesses through disruptive innovation and strategic alliances with global agrifoodtech startups.
TasksWorking with corporate clients to identify business challenges that can be solved through innovation.Set up and conduct the process of developing the innovation strategy and execution plan tailored to the client's challenges, with a clear focus on growth.In collaboration with the global team, launching innovation capture programs: venture client, scouting, challenge, incubator, accelerators, etc.In collaboration with the global scouting team, active participation in the selection of the best startups for the projects: prospect interviews, matchmaking, evaluation reports, demo-day, and pilots or PoC's definitionDefinition of the business cases supporting collaborations between startups and corporations.Manage relationships with the clients and business development.RequirementsAt least 3 years of previous experience in food innovation, working with startups and corporations within the Agrifood ecosystem, management or strategic consultancy, with In-depth knowledge of the agri-food sector, including the value chain, market dynamics, business models, key players, etc.Advanced understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation approaches, including business model innovation, design thinking, lean startup, and agile methodologies.Eager to make a positive impact on society and the food system.Curiosity, learning, and discovery are natural traits.Team player, quick learner, highly motivated, and deadline oriented.Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.Good negotiation skills.C1 Level of both Italian and English, spoken and written.Spanish speaker is a plus.BenefitsYou will be part of the fastest-growing Accelerator in Europe and part of the team that is shaping the future of the Agrifood System.You will meet the most prominent founders and startups delivering innovation to the market for a more sustainable food systemYou will help the most advanced Food Corporations and Organizations find market growth through technology-based innovationFull-time indefinite contract.Salary Terms according to the position and market standards.
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