Remote Startup Ecosystem Advisor – SF Bay Area

Initio Capital; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital LLC is seeking a remote Startup Ecosystem Advisor focused on building relationships with accelerators, investors and startup programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional already active in the startup ecosystem.

The role emphasizes trusted relationships, qualified introductions, and documented outreach. Candidates should have established SF Bay Area connections and the ability to manage a relationship

Qualifications

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships across the SF Bay Area startup ecosystem.
• Experience with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, or partnership professionals is valued.
• Sound judgment on founder fit, timing, confidentiality and consent.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in SF Bay Area.
• 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 so 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 business outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Founders/advisors network

Strong judgment

Written & verbal communication

Follow-through

Conflicts disclosure

Job description

Initio Capital LLC is seeking a remote Startup Ecosystem Advisor focused on building relationships with accelerators, investors and startup programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional already active in the startup ecosystem.

The role emphasizes trusted relationships, qualified introductions, and documented outreach. Candidates should have established SF Bay Area connections and the ability to manage a relationship