Exposure
High-context work
Engage across technologies, business models and innovation priorities with senior stakeholders on strategic projects.
Careers
Build the connections that turn innovation into concrete projects.
Join Start Attractor and help connect research, startups, companies and investors through programs, partnerships and initiatives designed for real outcomes.
Join early and help shape how Start Attractor operates across venture programs, open innovation and curated community building.
Work across
3+ domains
Open innovation
Venture building
Curated community
Venture building
Curated community
Current focus
First hires
Business development
Admin & Op specialist
Mentors & Faculty
Admin & Op specialist
Mentors & Faculty
Why Start Attractor
A small team with a strong multiplier effect
Ownership
Real responsibility
Help define processes, improve execution and contribute ideas from the beginning, not only deliver tasks.
Culture
Lean and collaborative
We value clarity, initiative, transparency and respect, with a hybrid model compatible with our mission.
What to expect
How the work feels in practice
Day to day
Crossing boundaries
- Work with corporate innovation teams, startups and researchers
- Switch between strategic discussions and operational delivery
- Contribute to programs, partnerships and ecosystem activities
What matters
Mindset and execution
- Ownership and ability to work in a team
- Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving attitude
- Ethics, compliance and responsible innovation
Open roles
Current opportunities: building the first core team of Start Attractor
Open Position
Business Developer
Build and manage relationships with companies, identify innovation opportunities, structure collaboration projects and support startups in validating their markets.
- Background in innovation, consulting or business development
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Comfortable working with both startups and corporates
Open Position
Admin & Operations Specialist
Support the day‑to‑day operations of Start Attractor across administration, HR support, basic accounting
coordination, and program logistics.
- Structured, reliable and comfortable with multi‑tasking
- Previous experience in administrative roles is a plus
Ongoing
Mentors & Faculty (ongoing)
We are always looking for mentors and faculty members to support founders and corporate teams through office hours, clinics, and feedback sessions. Areas of interest are
- AI & Data, Digital & ICT
- Deep, Health, Agri & Food Tech
- Paper & Manufacturing, Fintech
- Legal / IP, Fundraising / VC, Go‑to‑market, Operations
Application
Simple and transparent process
Send your application to info(at)start attractor(dot)eu including a CV and a short motivation letter for job positions. Please specify the role in the subject line. If you want to apply as a mentor or faculty member, use this form.
Step 1
Application
- CV + short motivation letter
- Role clearly indicated in the subject line
- Rolling review of applications
- English proficiency required
Step 2
Interviews and exercise
- One or more interviews, online or in person
- A short practical exercise aligned with the role
- Assessment of both technical and soft skills
Selection
What we assess
- Fit with the requested professional profile
- Relevant technical skills and prior experience
- Ability to grow within the Foundation
- Teamwork, creativity, public speaking and entrepreneurial mindset
- Multidisciplinary education and international experience as a plus
Equal opportunity
Inclusive hiring
Start Attractor is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or age.
Future openings
No open role yet for you?
Expression of interest in future opportunities
Stay on our radar
Send your CV and a short introduction here .
- Indicate your main areas of expertise
- Specify the preferred type of collaboration
- We may contact you if a suitable role opens
Collaboration paths
More than one way to contribute
Employee
Mentor
Faculty
We are interested in people who can strengthen programs, partnerships, community building and execution capacity.