Chief of Staff & Investor Relations

Genesis • San Carlos, CA

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About The Position

Work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives, splitting time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%). In the Investor Relations & Fundraising portion, partner with founders on fundraising strategy and narrative, identify and prioritize investors, build investor conviction through strategic engagement, navigate investor decision-making processes, execute fundraising activities, and lead investor communications. In the Chief of Staff portion, act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders, own high-impact projects end-to-end, step into critical business functions as needed, and drive execution on the company's most important priorities.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a founder, Chief of Staff, or strategic operator at an early-stage or fast-growing startup.
• Technical fluency to understand complex technology and translate it for investors without oversimplifying it.

Responsibilities

• Partner with founders to craft fundraising strategy and a compelling investment thesis.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential investors.
• Build trusted investor relationships through consistent, strategic engagement.
• Understand investor decision-makers, internal processes, and objections to proactively advance investment decisions.
• Partner with founders on pitches, investor materials, due diligence, and closing.
• Lead regular investor updates, reporting, and follow-ups.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed