Startup & VC Growth Lead — Bay Area

Binding Minds Inc. (Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Binding Minds Inc. seeks a Business Development Manager to drive revenue opportunities for its venture capital and emerging companies practice.

The role focuses on the Bay Area with weekly presence in Palo Alto and San Francisco offices, cultivating relationships with startups, VCs, universities, and industry groups. You will develop BD strategies, conduct market research, manage CRM, and craft pitches and marketing content while supporting attorney visibility and strategic initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, venture capital, fundraising trends, and technology sectors.
• Knowledge of transactional legal practices, including M&A, private equity, and capital markets.
• Established Bay Area startup ecosystem relationships and excellent networking skills.
• Experience in business development, venture capital, accelerator/incubator management, or startup-focused professional services.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, research, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with CRM or pipeline management tools, such as Salesforce, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years of relevant experience preferred, including at least 3 years in venture capital, accelerator/incubator program management, or business development at a startup or startup-focused professional services firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the firm's practice and venture capital services.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify prospective clients.
• Manage CRM relationships and organize networking events.
• Secure speaking opportunities for attorneys and develop pitches, presentations, and marketing content.
• Support practice marketing initiatives, RFP responses, strategic planning, visibility, and performance reporting.

Skills

Startup ecosystem understanding

Venture capital knowledge

Networking

Relationship building

Business development

Market research

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Binding Minds Inc. seeks a Business Development Manager to drive revenue opportunities for its venture capital and emerging companies practice.

The role focuses on the Bay Area with weekly presence in Palo Alto and San Francisco offices, cultivating relationships with startups, VCs, universities, and industry groups. You will develop BD strategies, conduct market research, manage CRM, and craft pitches and marketing content while supporting attorney visibility and strategic initiatives in a