Venture Scout - San Francisco Bay Area

About Acquisition Network

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. For this initiative, we are expanding a network of independent professionals who can identify founders preparing to raise capital and connect them with an appropriate next step.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring a Venture Scout to develop trusted relationships with founders and startup community members in San Francisco Bay Area. You will research the local startup ecosystem, speak with founders about their businesses and fundraising plans, and identify situations where an introduction to our team may be useful. This is a relationship-building role for someone who can earn trust over time, not a list-building assignment.

What you will do

• Build and maintain relationships with founders, operators, investors, and startup organizations in San Francisco Bay Area.
• Identify founders who are preparing to raise capital or exploring their financing options.
• Hold thoughtful initial conversations to understand each founder's company, goals, timing, and current needs.
• Coordinate introductions to Acquisition Network after confirming the founder wants the conversation.
• Provide concise, accurate context so our team can prepare for each introduction.
• Maintain organized records of conversations, introductions, and agreed follow-up.
• Share recurring market themes and feedback that can improve our founder outreach.

What we are looking for

• Active participation in the startup ecosystem as a founder, operator, investor, advisor, accelerator participant, or business development professional.
• A credible network in San Francisco Bay Area and the ability to develop new relationships independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Sound judgment about when an introduction is appropriate.
• Reliable follow-through and careful handling of confidential information.
• Comfort working remotely and managing your own schedule and activity.

Engagement details

This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity. The role is flexible, but it requires consistent relationship development in San Francisco Bay Area. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be documented in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

You must obtain permission before sharing contact information or making an introduction. Do not make promises about funding, investment, or business results, and do not submit founder names, prospect lists, or confidential deal information as part of your application.

How to apply

Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and a short description of your startup ecosystem experience, the communities you know, and how you have built trusted professional relationships. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.