Founder Partnerships Architect - Remote

Acquisition Network LLC; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Founder Partnerships Advisor focused on developing referral partnerships with founders and startup service providers in San Francisco Bay Area. This is a salaried remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The work centers on trusted relationships and qualified introductions, with clear boundaries on disclosures and no promises about funding or outcomes.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the SF Bay Area startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, or related role.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Ability to manage a relationship pipeline independently.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in San Francisco Bay Area.
• 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

SF Bay Area network

Founding experience

Relationship management

Discretion/confidentiality

Professional communication

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Founder Partnerships Advisor focused on developing referral partnerships with founders and startup service providers in San Francisco Bay Area. This is a salaried remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The work centers on trusted relationships and qualified introductions, with clear boundaries on disclosures and no promises about funding or outcomes.