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AppWorks was started by Jamie in 2010 to give Taiwan a push as it upgrades itself into a 21st-century digital economy and to connect Taiwan with ASEAN to form a collaborative Greater Southeast Asia ecosystem.

Today, AppWorks is the region’s leading startup accelerator and early-stage VC. AppWorks Accelerator, the renowned 6-month free accelerator program, now admits 30 startups per batch from across the region and boasts 328 active startups and 925 founders in our alumni network. Well known startups such as EZTABLE, NetPublishing (隆中網絡), KuoBrothers (創業家兄弟), 91APP, KKday, Morning Shop (早餐吃麥片), AsiaYo and ShopBack are all members in this community.

All AppWorks startups together generate US$ 2.5 billion in annual revenues, provide 9,586 jobs and are valued at US$ 3.6 billion. As a VC, AppWorks has US$ 61M under management. It funds 10 deals a year, owns 40 companies in its portfolio and has so far produced 2 IPOs — NetPublishing and KuoBrothers.

At AppWorks, you will contribute directly to the fast-growing AppWorks Ecosystem. You will have access to AppWorks Founders and CEOs, many of whom are on their way to becoming leaders in the business community.

Team AppWorks is a group of self-starters. We manage our own time and we deliver. We work together in a great environment with abundant learning opportunities. We strive to improve and become better versions of ourselves every day. We welcome you to join the team and be our coworker.

Here are the positions that are currently open:

1. (Full-Time) Associate 投資經理
2. Summer Associate (MBA Internship)
3. Analyst 分析師 / 投資副理
4. Intern 實習生

1. (Full-Time) Associate 投資經理

Associates are the ones that make things happen at AppWorks. This position will offer first-hand experience making VC investments and advising startups. Your core responsibility is to manage full life cycles of our investments — from pre-investment research, forming theses, due diligence, structuring deals, closing process, post-investment tracking, adding value all the way to exits. You will also be contributing to the AppWorks Ecosystem and taking on new initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to:

1. Conduct rigorous research into markets, verticals and investment opportunities and form investment theses
2. Source deals and conduct investment due diligence
3. Work directly with our Partners to structure deals, make investment decisions and participate in closings
4. Track the progress of our portfolio companies and help teams solve problems
5. Assist with our expansion into Southeast Asia

To excel in this position you will need:

1. Genuine passion for technology, the Internet and making a big impact
2. 5+ years of professional experience launching a startup, working in one, or in an Internet/tech company
3. Strong personal drive and motivation
4. High intellectual curiosity and strong critical thinking
5. The ability to see both details and the big picture
6. Great soft / networking skills
7. Substantial experience living/working internationally
8. Solid written and verbal English & Mandarin skills
9. Proficiency with financial modeling and spreadsheet

It would be nice if you also have:

1. A strong online presence
2. An MBA from a top US business school
3. A computer science background

To Apply

• Click here to start your application

2. Summer Associate (MBA Internship)

We’re currently looking for high-energy MBA Summer Associates to spend 2019 summer with us in Taipei, Taiwan. This position will offer first-hand experience advising founders and participating in VC deals across Greater Southeast Asia’s increasingly vibrant startup ecosystem. AppWorks is also proud to make full-time offers to exceptional summer associates.

You will have the opportunity to:

1. Develop relations with rising founders and CEOs of GSEA’s most promising Internet startups
2. Conduct in-depth due diligence on a wide range of markets, verticals, and investment opportunities
3. Work directly with our Partners and Associates in executing investment decisions and closing deals
4. Track the progress of our portfolio companies and help teams solve real-world problems

To excel in this position you will need:

1. Genuine passion for technology, startups and making a big impact
2. Strong personal drive and motivation
3. Excellent critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity
4. The ability to see both details and the big picture
5. Great soft / networking skills
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
7. 5+ years of work experience, preferably in tech/startups.

It would also be nice for you to have:

To Apply

• Email Resume & Cover Letter to mba@appworks.tw

3. Analyst 分析師 / 投資副理

We’re looking for an Analyst to join AppWorks to help drive investments and contribute to the AppWorks ecosystem. We are a leading startup accelerator and one of the most active early-stage VCs in Asia. AppWorks is created by founders for founders. We like to get deeply involved with startup teams to provide expertise and strategic value. This position will offer first-hand experience making VC investments and advising startups.
You will have the opportunity to:

1. Conduct rigorous research into markets, verticals and investment opportunities and form investment theses
2. Source deals and conduct investment due diligence
3. Work directly with our Partners to structure deals, make investment decisions and participate in closings
4. Track the progress of our portfolio companies and help teams solve problems
5. Assist with our expansion into Southeast Asia

To excel in this position you will need:

1. Genuine passion about technology, the Internet and making a big impact
2. 3+ years of startup experience, either as a founder or a core team member
3. Strong personal drive and motivation
4. Excellent critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity
5. The ability to see both details and the big picture
6. Great soft / networking skills
7. Substantial experience living/working internationally
8. Solid written and verbal English & Mandarin skills
9. Experience with Microsoft Excel

It would also be nice for you to have:

1. A strong personal online presence
2. Good writing skills
3. Good understanding of computer programing languages

To Apply

• Click here to start your application

4. Intern 實習生

See first hand how AppWorks, the leading startup accelerator & VC in Greater Southeast Asia, actually operates. Learn how to pull off an event attended by 1,000 people — our renowned semi-annual Demo Day. Conduct research and due diligence for VC deals and investment-related projects. Gain access to AppWorks Partners, Associates, Analysts, and Masters. Meet a ton of aspiring startup founders, from Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and around the world. Prepare yourself for a successful career in the startup land.

International students are welcome to apply.

Program Description:

1. Help on the planning and execution of various programs
2. Sit in numerous speaker events and learn
3. Craft your own special projects with your mentor
4. Spend at least 2.5 days a week at AppWorks (9:30 – 13:30; 13:30 – 17:30)
5. Each batch is from March to July or August to December

We love students that are:

• Have a Startup dream
• Have an overall positive attitude
• Are highly accountable / with great work ethic
• Are intellectually curious and fast learners
• Are challenge-seekers
• Are resourceful in finding information and data

It would be nice if you have:

• Experience in the student organizations
• Startup internship experience

To Apply

• Click here to start your application