SF Bay Area Venture Scout (Remote IC)

Initio Capital LLC; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital LLC is seeking a Venture Scout focused on startup scouting and founder qualification in the San Francisco Bay Area. 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 an emphasis on permission-based outreach and clear record-keeping to support the internal team. Do not promise funding or business outcomes.

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 LLC is seeking a Venture Scout focused on startup scouting and founder qualification in the San Francisco Bay Area. 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 an emphasis on permission-based outreach and clear record-keeping to support the internal team. Do not promise funding or business outcomes.