Remote Startup Referrals Partner – SF Bay Area

Acquisition Network; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network is seeking a Startup Referral Partner in the San Francisco Bay Area. This remote, salaried independent contractor role focuses on qualified founder referrals and professional follow-through within a growing startup ecosystem.

You will build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors, qualify opportunities, and maintain a clear, permission-based outreach process while avoiding promises about funding or outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build trusted founder relationships.
• Strong judgment on fit, timing, and consent.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Identify founders whose companies fit current qualification criteria.
• Hold an initial professional conversation to understand needs.
• Obtain permission before introductions or sharing contact information.
• Provide concise context for the internal team to prepare for each founder conversation.
• Maintain timely records of outreach, introductions, status, and follow-up.
• Represent the organization accurately without promising funding or outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Acquisition Network is seeking a Startup Referral Partner in the San Francisco Bay Area. This remote, salaried independent contractor role focuses on qualified founder referrals and professional follow-through within a growing startup ecosystem.

You will build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors, qualify opportunities, and maintain a clear, permission-based outreach process while avoiding promises about funding or outcomes.