New York Startup Connector & Founder Sourcing Partner

Acquisition Network LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Venture Community Partner to focus on founder sourcing and relationship development in New York. This is a remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The work centers on trusted introductions and qualified connections. Salary is fixed annually within the approved range, final compensation depending on experience and scope of work.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York 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 comfort managing 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 New York.
• 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

Founder relationships

Startup ecosystem

Relationship management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Pipeline management

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Venture Community Partner to focus on founder sourcing and relationship development in New York. This is a remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The work centers on trusted introductions and qualified connections. Salary is fixed annually within the approved range, final compensation depending on experience and scope of work.