Austin Venture Readiness & Founder Connector

Acquisition Network LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC in Austin is seeking a Venture Advisor focused on venture readiness assessment and founder introductions. This remote independent contractor role is for an experienced professional already active in the startup ecosystem, with a salary negotiated within an approved range.

The role emphasizes trusted relationships, permission-based introductions, and accurate context for the internal team.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the Austin startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, accountant, recruiter, or partnership professional.
• Strong judgment about founder fit, timing, confidentiality, and consent.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Reliable follow-through and comfort managing a relationship pipeline independently.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in Austin.
• Identify founders whose companies and objectives fit the current qualification criteria.
• Hold an initial professional conversation to understand the company, stage, goals, and immediate needs.
• Obtain permission before making an introduction or sharing contact information.
• Provide concise, accurate context so the internal team can prepare for each founder conversation.
• Maintain timely records of outreach, introductions, status, and agreed follow-up.
• Represent the organization accurately without promising funding, customers, or business results.

Skills

Founders network

Relationship management

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Austin startup ecosystem

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC in Austin is seeking a Venture Advisor focused on venture readiness assessment and founder introductions. This remote independent contractor role is for an experienced professional already active in the startup ecosystem, with a salary negotiated within an approved range.

The role emphasizes trusted relationships, permission-based introductions, and accurate context for the internal team.