Remote Venture Scout — NYC Startup Ecosystem Connector

Initio Capital LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital is seeking a Venture Scout in New York for startup scouting and founder qualification. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional active in the startup ecosystem.

The role focuses on trusted relationships and qualified introductions, with no authority for securities, legal, or funding promises. Final salary depends on experience and scope of work, paid remotely on a fixed annual basis.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York startup ecosystem.
• Experience as founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, accountant or recruiter.
• Strong judgement about founder fit, timing, confidentiality, and consent.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Reliable follow-through and independent relationship pipeline management.
• 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 and objectives fit the 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 Venture Scout in New York for startup scouting and founder qualification. This is a salaried, remote independent contractor role for an experienced professional active in the startup ecosystem.

The role focuses on trusted relationships and qualified introductions, with no authority for securities, legal, or funding promises. Final salary depends on experience and scope of work, paid remotely on a fixed annual basis.