Portfolio BD Lead: Founder Sourcing & PMF Engine

Martell Media; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture firm in Kelowna seeks a founder-caliber operator to manage the Portfolio Engine. The role involves sourcing, qualifying, and closing world-class founders and ventures, while ensuring high-quality pipeline growth and cultural alignment. Ideal candidates are former B2B SaaS founders with proven experience in deal flow and compelling communication skills. Opportunities include hands-on coaching and strategic partnership development, designed to enhance the studio's enterprise value.

Qualifications

• Former B2B SaaS founder with successful exit.
• Experience in sourcing and closing high-caliber founders.
• Ability to coach on customer development and GTM fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a robust founder pipeline from sourcing to contracting.
• Translate founder ambitions into early operating plans with milestones.
• Drive business development outcomes to expand enterprise value.

Skills

B2B SaaS experience

Founder-level ownership

Exceptional communication

Judgment and speed

Market pattern recognition

Job description

A leading venture firm in Kelowna seeks a founder-caliber operator to manage the Portfolio Engine. The role involves sourcing, qualifying, and closing world-class founders and ventures, while ensuring high-quality pipeline growth and cultural alignment. Ideal candidates are former B2B SaaS founders with proven experience in deal flow and compelling communication skills. Opportunities include hands-on coaching and strategic partnership development, designed to enhance the studio's enterprise value.