Meet Cielo Balagtas our new consultant

Please, introduce yourself…

Hi, I’m Cielo, a Technology Consultant at Venture IQ. I have a background in Innovation Management and I am particularly interested in emerging technologies! It’s something I’ve always been excited to study, so I love that my job lets me continue to do so.

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What do you do on a daily basis?

Every morning at 9 AM, I start the day with our team standup, where we share updates on our tasks. From there, I (make a cup of coffee) then dive into project work, which changes depending on where we are in the process. 

In the early stages, I focus on really immersing myself in the subject matter and starting to build an approach with the team for how we should evaluate companies. As the project progresses, my role shifts to screening, collecting data on, and analyzing these companies to shape our final presentation.

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What do you love about your job?

No two days are the same, and that’s what makes working at Venture IQ so exciting! I have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, ranging from AgriTech to energy, which keeps my work dynamic. I feel that I’m constantly learning every day, which I really enjoy.

Beyond project work, I also enjoy contributing in other ways—whether it’s hiring, developing interactive software demos, sales outreach, or writing blogs. There's always something new to explore.

How would you describe VIQ culture in words?

If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be agile. Venture IQ is always looking to continuously improve our ways of working. 

Beyond that, we’re a close-knit team where collaboration is at the core of our work. Everyone is always willing to help, and I especially value the direct mentorship from our senior consultants and founders—a rare opportunity!

Interested in joining our fun team? Check out our open vacancies on the careers page! 

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