Founder Relationships Architect — Chicago (Remote)

Acquisition Network LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC in Chicago seeks a Venture Partner focused on senior founder relationships and venture ecosystem development. This is a remote independent contractor role with a salaried compensation, targeting experienced professionals already active in the startup scene.

You will build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors, identify founders who fit qualification criteria, and manage introductions with permission, keeping timely

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the Chicago startup ecosystem.
• Experience across founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, accountant, recruiter, or partnership roles.
• 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 Chicago.
• 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

Chicago ecosystem

Founder relationships

Operator experience

Investor experience

Advisor/accelerator

Consultant

Attorney

Accountant

Recruiter

Partnership professional

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC in Chicago seeks a Venture Partner focused on senior founder relationships and venture ecosystem development. This is a remote independent contractor role with a salaried compensation, targeting experienced professionals already active in the startup scene.

You will build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors, identify founders who fit qualification criteria, and manage introductions with permission, keeping timely