Job Description

　　The individual in this role focuses on startup ecosystem in NA. He/she brings a thorough understanding of the mechanics of startup ecosystem, their players including venture capital firms, startups, academia etc. He/she continues to expand the ecosystem of partners for co-pace, through his/her personal network of world renowned thought leaders and strong network in startup ecosystem.

　　• Position co-pace to be highly visible to startups so as to enable strong and high quality deal flow for partnering and Venture Investments.

　　• Participate in and host vibrant and trend-setting events, which enrich Continental's network and outreach to relevant stakeholders globally.

　　• Establish a profound overview of the startup organizations and ecosystem trends.

　　• Help build and maintain connections to partners such as Universities (Top notch faculty), Institutes, Governments, Venture Capital firms (Both top tier as well as topic specific boutique firms), Corporates (C-levels and decision makers) etc.

　　• Having relationships with VC funds along with other internal stakeholders. Tap into the strategic services from VC funds to extract value for both co-pace and rest of Continental.

　　• Have strong network with the top notch leaders in the respective fields and regions, and continuously and rapidly expand the network for the benefit of co-pace and Continental.

　　• Use external communications networks in various ecosystems to further increase the brand image of Continental and attract talent as well as startups and entrepreneurs to engage with Continental.

　　• Co-develop with Communications strategies, plans and initiatives to support efficient communications with all relevant external stakeholders to ensure the topics are known, transparent and aligned to gain maximum efficiency.

　　• Conducts data driven analysis on the strategic topics of relevance to Continental, in Autonomous, Mobility Services, Automotive, Industry 4.0, Deep Tech etc. Prioritizes strategic focus areas for co-pace that add up to the overall corporate strategy. Leverage both internal and external thought leaders, including, Academia, Startup Ecosystems, VCs etc., to conduct the deep dive on various topics.

　　• Envisions future product roadmaps and architectures based on market trends and high value pain points. Identify gaps for the various building blocks, prioritize which problems to solve and develop an focus thesis on how to fill the gaps including possible Build vs Buy analysis. Conduct a tech/business model due diligence on which startups to fill the gaps, and conduct tech/business model due diligence before positioning them internally.

　　• Periodically share strategic insights by closely tracking eco-system trends in collaboration with other key stakeholders in the company. Present the insights and focus thesis to senior leadership at Continental.

　　Relocation will not be provided for this position.

　　Additional Information

　　All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

　　EEO-Statement:

　　EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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　　Qualifications

　　Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Remote options available across the US except the California Bay Area)

　　- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Business with a good Engineering background

　　- Minimum 7 years relevant professional experience

　　- Minimum 3 years in Startup eco-system experience

　　- Good technical knowledge, business experience and analytical capabilities

　　-Lead technical discussions with internal/external customers

　　-Intercultural/International experience - sensitivity for diverse and ethnic cultures, including Corporate vs Startup culture

　　Company Description

　　Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of 39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

　　The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.