Starburst

1 Job

117 Employees

About the Company

Founded in 2012, Starburst is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. Combining three complementary activities—accelerators, consulting, and investment—they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington, D.C., Starburst has built a robust community with 60+ corporate and government partners and a portfolio of 140+ startups while identifying all sources of innovation that will impact the aerospace value chain. Starburst’s leading Flagship Accelerator program helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defense with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with our latest news: https://bit.ly/46HqoHn

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Company Name: Starburst
Job Title: Innovation & strategy junior consultant
Job Description: **Job Title:** Innovation & Strategy Junior Consultant **Role Summary:** Partner with founding partners and innovation program leaders to deliver strategic market analysis, opportunity assessment, product‑market fit evaluation, and startup sourcing & support in aerospace, space, and defense sectors. Work autonomously on diverse projects, driving insights that shape innovation strategy and portfolio growth. **Expectations:** - Strong analytical, synthesis, and communication abilities. - Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. - High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professional autonomy. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct sector trend, competitive landscape, and market‑sizing studies. - Evaluate opportunities and craft new business‑model concepts. - Assess product‑market fit and value propositions of innovative solutions. - Source, qualify, and engage high‑potential startups in emerging technologies. - Advise startups on business‑plan refinement, fundraising preparation, and networking. - Organize and lead open‑innovation activities: technology scouting, ad‑hoc research, selection committees, pitch events, and stakeholder outreach. **Required Skills:** - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise. - Excellent written and spoken English (C1 level). - Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem‑solving skills. - Effective interpersonal communication and presentation abilities. - Self‑directed, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple initiatives. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree from a top engineering school (Polytechnique, Centrale, Mines, ESPCI) or a leading business school (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, Emlyon). - Demonstrated interest or background in aerospace, space, defense, or deep‑tech.