Founder Ecosystem Connector — Remote

Acquisition Network; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network seeks a Founder Network Advisor to cultivate trusted relationships with founders and ecosystem players in the San Francisco Bay Area. This remote independent contractor role emphasizes qualified introductions and professional conduct, with a fixed annual salary within an approved range that reflects experience and scope.

The ideal candidate has established Bay Area connections and can manage a relationship pipeline independently, while maintaining discretion around

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the SF Bay Area startup ecosystem.
• Experience as 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 ability to manage a relationship pipeline independently.
• Ability to disclose conflicts and protect sensitive founder and company information.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in SF Bay Area.
• Identify founders whose companies and objectives fit current qualification criteria.
• Hold initial conversations to understand company, stage, goals, and immediate needs.
• Obtain permission before introductions or sharing contact info.
• Provide concise, accurate context for the internal team to prepare for each founder conversation.
• Maintain timely records of outreach, introductions, status, and follow-ups.
• Represent the organization accurately without promising funding or results.

Skills

Founder/operating experience

SF Bay Area startup connections

Relationship management

Confidentiality and discretion

Clear communication

Independent contractor flexibility

Job description

Acquisition Network seeks a Founder Network Advisor to cultivate trusted relationships with founders and ecosystem players in the San Francisco Bay Area. This remote independent contractor role emphasizes qualified introductions and professional conduct, with a fixed annual salary within an approved range that reflects experience and scope.

The ideal candidate has established Bay Area connections and can manage a relationship pipeline independently, while maintaining discretion around