AI & Early-Stage Investments Associate

InforCapital, partnership; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ICONIQ Capital in San Francisco is seeking an Investment Associate for its early‑stage team, focusing on AI‑forward startups. You will analyze emerging research and technical developments, support founders with hiring and strategy, and help define the firm’s early‑stage investment approach.

Ideal candidates demonstrate deep curiosity about technology, possess broad networks among researchers, builders, and emerging founders, and are excited by frontier AI ventures.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating AI/ML startups and their business models.
• Strong interest in technology and frontier research.
• Ability to support portfolio founders with recruiting and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze emerging research and technical developments.
• Support founders with hiring, strategy, and operations.
• Contribute to defining early-stage investment strategy.

Skills

AI investment experience

Network among researchers and founders

Analytical mindset

Job description

ICONIQ Capital in San Francisco is seeking an Investment Associate for its early‑stage team, focusing on AI‑forward startups. You will analyze emerging research and technical developments, support founders with hiring and strategy, and help define the firm’s early‑stage investment approach.

Ideal candidates demonstrate deep curiosity about technology, possess broad networks among researchers, builders, and emerging founders, and are excited by frontier AI ventures.