Senior Founder Partnerships Lead – NY Startup Ecosystem

Career Launch; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch seeks a Venture Partner focused on senior founder relationships and venture ecosystem development 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, with no promises about funding or outcomes. This role is remote, contractor-based, with flexible scheduling and a primary focus in New York.

Qualifications

• Established relationships in the New York startup ecosystem.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals.
• Reliable follow-through and independent relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with founders, operators, investors, accelerators, and startup advisors in New York.
• 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, accurate context for internal team preparation.
• Maintain timely records of outreach, introductions, status, and follow-up.
• Represent the organization accurately without promising funding or outcomes.

Skills

New York startup ecosystem connections

Executive communication with senior 1

Independent relationship management

Job description

Career Launch seeks a Venture Partner focused on senior founder relationships and venture ecosystem development 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, with no promises about funding or outcomes. This role is remote, contractor-based, with flexible scheduling and a primary focus in New York.