Work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives, splitting your time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%).
What You’ll Do
Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%)
Shape fundraising strategy and narrative: Partner closely with founders to craft a compelling investment thesis that investors can confidently champion internally.
Target the right investors: Identify and prioritize high-potential investors.
Build investor conviction: Develop trusted relationships through consistent, strategic engagement.
Navigate fund dynamics: Understand decision-makers, internal processes, and objections to proactively drive investment decisions.
Execute fundraising: Partner with founders on pitches, investor materials, due diligence, and closing.
Own investor communications: Lead regular investor updates, reporting, and follow-ups to keep investors informed and engaged.
Chief of Staff (~50%)
Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders.
Own high-impact strategic projects end-to-end, including M&A opportunities and partnerships.
Step into critical business functions as needed, avoiding premature hires.
Drive execution on the company's most important priorities.
What You’ll Bring
Required: Direct experience in fundraising or investor engagement, with a strong understanding of venture capital.
Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
High ownership, resourcefulness, and bias for action.
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating across functions.
Ideally: Experience as a founder, Chief of Staff, or strategic operator at an early-stage or fast-growing startup.
Ideally: Technical fluency, can understand complex tech and translate it for investors without dumbing it down.
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