What are the responsibilities and job description for the VC Investor at Geek Ventures position at A-Players?
About Geek Ventures
Geek Ventures is a successful VC firm investing in US startups with immigrant founders disrupting $10B markets with AI. Founded and led by Ihar Mahaniok, an investor and engineering expert with 15 years of successful experience in the startup ecosystem, Geek Ventures understands firsthand the challenges immigrant founders face in raising capital and building connections within the US venture capital ecosystem. The firm effectively supports highly innovative yet underappreciated startups with outstanding founders by leveraging their exceptional community and deep understanding of the industry trends.
Check out what TechCrunch and Business Insider wrote about Geek Ventures & its founder - here & here.
Job description
We are seeking an entrepreneurial Investor to join this exceptional team. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and connected visionary with entrepreneurial spirit. In this role, you will have the chance to do what you love every day—connecting with outstanding founders and diving deep into amazing startups. You will play a crucial role in helping early-stage companies thrive by providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. If you have a keen eye for innovation and a strong network within the startup ecosystem, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for an outgoing and analytical individual with a focus on excellence who can quickly adapt to a rapidly changing environment, has excellent intuition, and boasts a strong personal network of founders and investors. Strong passion for the startup ecosystem and innovation is a must.
Get more context from Ihar about the position and what kind of person we are looking for here.
*This is a 100% remote job opportunity - we are ready to chat with amazing candidates from all around the globe!
Responsibilities:
Bring deal flow - finding and attracting promising investments opportunities through sourcing, personal network, events, outbound;
- Evaluate potential investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and provide valuable insights to inform investment decisions. This includes:
Identifying A-player founders
Market size analysis
Competitor analysis
Product vision, quality, customer fit analysis
Proactive participation in process improvements
How an ideal candidate should look like:
- Experience: 2-5 years in a startup or VC environment with an understanding of all the inner workings of the VC/startup world. This may include:
Experience in launching and fundraising for your own company is a plus
Angel Investment experience
Product leadership experience
Prior experience working at a VC fund or family office
Network: A strong network within the startup founders and investors community, proven access to events.
Industry Insight: Excellent understanding of industry trends and a strong ability to identify and assess new investment opportunities, develop investment theses.
Building partnerships: Outstanding interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills to successfully develop and maintain relationships with portfolio company founders, entrepreneurs, and other industry stakeholders, while consistently providing value to them.
Degree in Business or similar field (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Project Management, Organisational Leadership, etc.) would be a plus.
If this description matches your background and you’re eager to help outstanding entrepreneurs successfully build impact-driven highly scalable businesses, don’t hesitate—apply now!
P.S. This is a remote opportunity - so we are ready to consider candidates located in different locations across the US, Europe, and other countries.