Remote NY Startup Ecosystem Connector

Career Launch; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch is seeking a Startup Ecosystem Advisor to build trusted relationships across accelerators, investors, and startup programs in New York. This remote independent contractor role focuses on qualified introductions and accurate context for the team.

Ideal candidates have established NY startup relationships, founder or investor experience, and excellent communication. The engagement offers a fixed annual salary with scope based on experience and work plan.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York startup ecosystem.
• Experience as founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, or recruiter.
• Strong judgment on 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 information.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in New York.
• Identify founders whose companies fit current qualification criteria.
• Hold initial conversations to understand company, stage, goals, and needs.
• Obtain permission before introductions or sharing contact details.
• Provide concise context so the internal team can prepare for founder conversations.
• Maintain timely records of outreach, introductions, status, and follow-up.
• Represent the organization accurately without promising funding or outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Founder experience

Investor/advisor experience

Accelerator/partnerships

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Job description

Career Launch is seeking a Startup Ecosystem Advisor to build trusted relationships across accelerators, investors, and startup programs in New York. This remote independent contractor role focuses on qualified introductions and accurate context for the team.

Ideal candidates have established NY startup relationships, founder or investor experience, and excellent communication. The engagement offers a fixed annual salary with scope based on experience and work plan.