Chief of Staff & Investor Relations

Genesis

  • San Carlos, California
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Shape fundraising strategy and narrative: Partner closely with founders to craft a compelling investment thesis that investors can confidently champion internally. Work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives, splitting your time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Carlos, California
    Websitehttps://www.genesis.ai

    Description

    Work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives, splitting your time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%).

    What You’ll Do

    Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%)

    • Shape fundraising strategy and narrative: Partner closely with founders to craft a compelling investment thesis that investors can confidently champion internally.

    • Target the right investors: Identify and prioritize high-potential investors.

    • Build investor conviction: Develop trusted relationships through consistent, strategic engagement.

    • Navigate fund dynamics: Understand decision-makers, internal processes, and objections to proactively drive investment decisions.

    • Execute fundraising: Partner with founders on pitches, investor materials, due diligence, and closing.

    • Own investor communications: Lead regular investor updates, reporting, and follow-ups to keep investors informed and engaged.

    Chief of Staff (~50%)

    • Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders.

    • Own high-impact strategic projects end-to-end, including M&A opportunities and partnerships.

    • Step into critical business functions as needed, avoiding premature hires.

    • Drive execution on the company's most important priorities.

    What You’ll Bring

    • Required: Direct experience in fundraising or investor engagement, with a strong understanding of venture capital.

    • Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.

    • High ownership, resourcefulness, and bias for action.

    • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating across functions.

    • Ideally: Experience as a founder, Chief of Staff, or strategic operator at an early-stage or fast-growing startup.

    • Ideally: Technical fluency, can understand complex tech and translate it for investors without dumbing it down.

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