Remote Startup Advisor & Austin Connector

Acquisition Network LLC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC seeks a remote Startup Consultant to advise founders and identify companies needing strategic support in Austin. This salaried independent contractor role emphasizes trusted relationships and qualified introductions with no securities or funding promises.

The role centers on building founder relationships, qualifying opportunities, and maintaining timely outreach records while ensuring confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the Austin startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, accountant, recruiter, or partnership professional.
• 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 Austin.
• 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 information.
• Provide concise context for internal teams to prepare founder conversations.
• Maintain records of outreach, introductions, status, and follow-up.
• Represent the organization accurately without promising funding or outcomes.

Skills

Startup ecosystem network

Relationship management

Founder/adviser engagement

Independent contractor experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC seeks a remote Startup Consultant to advise founders and identify companies needing strategic support in Austin. This salaried independent contractor role emphasizes trusted relationships and qualified introductions with no securities or funding promises.

The role centers on building founder relationships, qualifying opportunities, and maintaining timely outreach records while ensuring confidentiality and professional communication.