Remote NY Startup Connector & Strategy Advisor

Career Launch; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch is seeking a Startup Consultant to advise founders and identify companies needing strategic support in New York. This remote, independent contractor role centers on trusted relationships, selective introductions, and careful handling of sensitive information.

The position offers a fixed annual salary within the approved range, with final figures based on experience and scope of work. Candidates will bring established NY connections and a track record in startup advising, investing,

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York startup ecosystem.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Reliable follow-through and ability to manage 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

Startup ecosystem connections

Relationship management

Founder fit judgement

Confidentiality & consent

Job description

Career Launch is seeking a Startup Consultant to advise founders and identify companies needing strategic support in New York. This remote, independent contractor role centers on trusted relationships, selective introductions, and careful handling of sensitive information.

The position offers a fixed annual salary within the approved range, with final figures based on experience and scope of work. Candidates will bring established NY connections and a track record in startup advising, investing,