Remote Venture Scout - SF Startup Networker

Initio Capital LLC; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital is seeking a Venture Scout focused on startup scouting and founder qualification in the San Francisco Bay Area as a remote independent contractor. The role centers on trusted relationships and qualified introductions, with a fixed annual salary within the approved range, determined by experience and scope.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, permission-based introductions, and accurate contextual briefings for the internal team, with flexibility in scheduling and a focus on

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, recruiter, or partnership professional.
• 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 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 Venture Scout focused on startup scouting and founder qualification in the San Francisco Bay Area as a remote independent contractor. The role centers on trusted relationships and qualified introductions, with a fixed annual salary within the approved range, determined by experience and scope.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, permission-based introductions, and accurate contextual briefings for the internal team, with flexibility in scheduling and a focus on