Founder Partnerships Strategist (Remote, Contract)

Career Launch; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Founder Partnerships Advisor for developing referral partnerships with founders and startup service providers. This is a remote independent contractor role with a fixed annual salary, targeting experienced professionals who already participate in the startup ecosystem.

You will cultivate trusted relationships, identify fitting founders, obtain permission before introductions, and keep precise outreach records.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, accountant, recruiter, or partnerships professional.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Able to manage a relationship pipeline independently.
• Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts when needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SF Bay Area networking

Founder partnerships

Independent contractor experience

Executive communication

Job description

Career Launch in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Founder Partnerships Advisor for developing referral partnerships with founders and startup service providers. This is a remote independent contractor role with a fixed annual salary, targeting experienced professionals who already participate in the startup ecosystem.

You will cultivate trusted relationships, identify fitting founders, obtain permission before introductions, and keep precise outreach records.