What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding Head of Community & Culture position at Catalyst?
Head of Community & Culture (Founding, Equity)
New York City (Hybrid – Part Time)
We're looking for a cofounder-level addition to build and run community and growth at Catalyst.
Catalyst is building the retail access layer for pre-IPO investing. Our mission: make startup investing accessible to everyday Americans.
So far:
- Built a community of 18,000 founders, operators, and investors
- Hosted 30 events across New York City
- Secured early institutional backing
- Facilitated $250,000 in funding
- Launched our beta platform with 300 users
What this actually is
This isn't an ops or marketing hire. You'd be the person who is Catalyst's community — running our events, building our online presence, and being the face people associate with the brand. You'd work directly with me from the earliest stage of the company, with a real path to founding-level equity and an executive seat.
If you've ever wanted to build something from zero and own a real piece of it, this is that door.
What you'll actually be doing
- Growing and running our community of founders, operators, and investors
- Planning and hosting events across NYC (and eventually beyond)
- Building relationships with founders and investors and turning them into active participants, not just names on a list
- Posting, creating content, and being visible online as a face of Catalyst
- Helping recruit the next few people who join us
- Building the culture of this company from day one — because right now, that culture is whatever we make it
Who you are
- You're naturally social — you light up a room, in person or online
- You've already built something, even small — a community, an audience, a project, a business
- You write and speak clearly and persuasively
- You move fast and figure things out instead of waiting for direction
- You're genuinely curious about startups and venture, not just chasing a title
Experience is optional. Execution isn't.
How this works
Trial phase (2-3 months): You'll work directly with me on real company priorities — not a case study, the actual job. You'll get a monthly stipend to cover your time and expenses. This phase exists so we can both find out, fast, whether this is a real fit before either of us commits long-term.
If it's a fit: The role becomes a founding executive position — significant equity, a $70,000 salary (growing with the company), health and dental, and an expanded leadership seat across growth, operations, and distribution.
One note on timing
- This is a chance to help build one from the start — and to own a real piece of what it becomes.
Salary : $70,000