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Genesis

Chief of Staff & Investor Relations

Posted 2 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
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Expert/Leader
In-Office or Remote
6 Locations
Expert/Leader
Partners with founders on fundraising strategy, investor targeting, relationship management, investor communications, pitches, due diligence, and closing. Serves as a strategic thought partner and owns high-impact initiatives including M&A, partnerships, and cross-functional execution. Operates with high ownership in an early-stage or fast-growing startup environment.
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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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