Operating Partner, Studio — Build & Scale Ventures (Remote)

Go Fractional; New York (NY); Remote; USD 165,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Interplay is seeking an Operating Partner to work within our Studio, primarily remotely from New York. The role focuses on evaluating ventures, recruiting leadership, and providing ongoing operational support to portfolio companies within a dynamic studio ecosystem.

You will collaborate across departments to build scalable, venture-backable businesses, harness Interplay's capital and services, and drive high-quality company creation each year.

Qualifications

• Proven founder with a successful exit and prior 0–1 startup experience.
• Strong ability to identify and evaluate new market opportunities.
• Track record of hiring and mentoring executive leadership.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong network within startup and investment ecosystems.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough due diligence including market research and competitive analysis.
• Recruit and hire CEO and leadership teams to drive new ventures forward.
• Provide strategic guidance and ongoing operational support to portfolio companies.
• Leverage Interplay's ecosystem to accelerate growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build high-potential businesses.
• Drive the creation of scalable, venture-backable companies.

Skills

Founder experience

Startup experience

Market opportunity identification

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Networking in startup ecosystem

Entrepreneurial mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/quantitative field

MBA/CFA preferred

Job description

Interplay is seeking an Operating Partner to work within our Studio, primarily remotely from New York. The role focuses on evaluating ventures, recruiting leadership, and providing ongoing operational support to portfolio companies within a dynamic studio ecosystem.

You will collaborate across departments to build scalable, venture-backable businesses, harness Interplay's capital and services, and drive high-quality company creation each year.