Studio Operating Partner: Venture Builder & Growth Leader

Interplay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Interplay is seeking an Operating Partner to join our Studio and lead due diligence, recruit CEOs, and support portfolio companies in high‑impact ventures across American Independence sectors.

You’ll leverage a broad network, work with government and industry stakeholders, and help build a handful of venture‑backed companies each year. A track record as a founder or executive is essential.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with eagerness to learn and hands-on approach.
• Problem solver who overcomes obstacles and delivers.
• Versatile operator capable of multitasking across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence, including market research and competitive analysis.
• Recruit and hire leadership teams, including CEOs, to drive new ventures.
• Provide strategic guidance and hands-on operational support to portfolio companies.
• Leverage Interplay’s ecosystem of capital, services, and resources to accelerate growth.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, government stakeholders, and technical experts to build high-potential businesses.
• Drive the creation of scalable, venture-backable companies that can become industry leaders.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solver

Swiss army knife

Timelines management

Team player

Tech-savvy

Education

Quantitative degree (finance/engineering)

Tools

Diligence tools

Job description

Interplay is seeking an Operating Partner to join our Studio and lead due diligence, recruit CEOs, and support portfolio companies in high‑impact ventures across American Independence sectors.

You’ll leverage a broad network, work with government and industry stakeholders, and help build a handful of venture‑backed companies each year. A track record as a founder or executive is essential.