Chief of Staff & Investor Relations
About The Position
Work directly with the founders on the company’s highest-priority initiatives, splitting time approximately evenly between Investor Relations & Fundraising and Chief of Staff responsibilities. In Investor Relations & Fundraising, shape fundraising strategy and narrative, identify and prioritize potential investors, build trusted investor relationships, navigate investor decision-making processes, support fundraising execution, and lead investor communications. As Chief of Staff, act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders, own high-impact strategic 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.
- 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 and the ability to understand complex technology and explain it to investors without oversimplifying it.
Responsibilities
- Partner with founders to shape fundraising strategy and craft 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 help drive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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