Remote Startup Consultant for NY Ecosystem

Initio Capital LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital is seeking a Startup Consultant focused on advising founders and identifying companies that need strategic support in New York. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The work centers on trusted relationships and qualified introductions. It emphasizes permission-based outreach, clear expectations, and ethical boundaries, without promising funding or outcomes.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York startup ecosystem.
• Experience as founder, operator, investor, advisor, or partnerships pro.
• Strong judgment on founder fit, timing, confidentiality, and consent.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Reliable follow-through and independent relationship management.
• Ability to disclose conflicts and protect sensitive information.

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.

Job description

Initio Capital is seeking a Startup Consultant focused on advising founders and identifying companies that need strategic support in New York. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional who already participates in the startup ecosystem.

The work centers on trusted relationships and qualified introductions. It emphasizes permission-based outreach, clear expectations, and ethical boundaries, without promising funding or outcomes.