SF Bay Area Venture Partner - Founder & Ecosystem Growth

Acquisition Network LLC; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Venture Partner focused on senior founder relationships and venture ecosystem development in the San Francisco Bay Area. This remote, salaried independent contractor role requires an experienced professional who participates in the startup ecosystem and can build trusted relationships without promising funding or outcomes.

You will identify founders, conduct initial conversations, obtain permission for introductions, and maintain clear activity records while

Qualifications

• Must have established relationships in the SF Bay Area startup ecosystem.
• Experience as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator leader, consultant, attorney, accountant, recruiter, or partnerships professional is valued.
• Clear written and verbal communication with senior professionals is essential.

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 initial professional conversations to understand the company, stage, goals, and needs.
• Obtain permission before making introductions or sharing contact information.
• Provide concise, accurate context so the 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 results.

Skills

Founder relationships

Startup ecosystem knowledge

Professional networking

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking a Venture Partner focused on senior founder relationships and venture ecosystem development in the San Francisco Bay Area. This remote, salaried independent contractor role requires an experienced professional who participates in the startup ecosystem and can build trusted relationships without promising funding or outcomes.

You will identify founders, conduct initial conversations, obtain permission for introductions, and maintain clear activity records while