Accelerator Mentor Partnerships Advisor - San Francisco Bay Area

Acquisition Network LLC; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is expanding its network by engaging as a Partnerships Advisor with accelerator mentor experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on developing relationships with founders, mentors, and program teams, and coordinating introductions when founders authorize them.

You will hold high-level conversations about growth priorities and fundraising preparation, identifying founders who may benefit from another conversation with Acquisition Network.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring startups through accelerator, incubator, university, investor network, or founder program.
• Strong network within the SF Bay Area founder ecosystem.
• Able to work independently in a remote contractor role.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with founders, mentors, program teams, and startup advisors in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Hold high-level conversations about growth priorities, fundraising preparation, and founder needs.
• Identify founders who want an additional conversation with Acquisition Network.
• Coordinate introductions only after receiving the founder's permission.
• Provide concise context and maintain accurate follow-up records.
• Surface recurring founder questions to improve resources.

Skills

Mentor startups

Relationship building

Strong communication

Discretion and trust

Independent remote work

Job description

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can recognize when founders would benefit from an additional conversation about preparing for a capital raise.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring a Partnerships Advisor with accelerator mentor experience in San Francisco Bay Area. You will develop relationships with founders, mentors, and program teams, discuss fundraising preparation at a high level, and coordinate introductions when a founder asks to speak with our team. Your experience should help you recognize common operating and fundraising challenges while maintaining the trust expected in a mentoring relationship.

What you will do

• Build relationships with accelerator mentors, program teams, founders, and startup advisors in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Hold high-level conversations about growth priorities, fundraising preparation, and current founder needs.
• Identify founders who want an additional conversation with Acquisition Network.
• Coordinate introductions only after receiving the founder's permission.
• Provide concise context and maintain accurate follow-up records.
• Surface recurring founder questions that can improve our educational and partner resources.
• Participate in approved ecosystem conversations or events when relevant.

What we are looking for

• Experience mentoring startups through an accelerator, incubator, university, investor network, or founder program.
• Practical knowledge in areas such as growth, operations, go-to-market strategy, finance, fundraising preparation, or leadership.
• Strong relationships within the founder ecosystem in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Trusted communication style and the ability to listen before recommending a next step.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a remote contractor environment.

This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity focused on relationship development and qualified introductions. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be specified in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

You will not be asked to disclose confidential mentoring conversations or promise funding outcomes. You must honor program rules, conflicts, and existing professional obligations in every conversation and introduction.

Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.