New York Startup Ecosystem Advisor (Remote)

Acquisition Network LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a remote Startup Ecosystem Advisor to build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup programs in New York. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The role emphasizes qualifying introductions, maintaining records, and upholding professional standards without guaranteeing funding or outcomes.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a 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.

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

Relationship building

Founder ecosystem experience

Executive communication

Confidentiality & ethics

Independent relationship management

Negotiation & diplomacy

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a remote Startup Ecosystem Advisor to build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup programs in New York. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The role emphasizes qualifying introductions, maintaining records, and upholding professional standards without guaranteeing funding or outcomes.