What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founder Office Intern position at Matriosh?
Founder Office Intern
About the Role:
This role is designed for a highly motivated individual experienced in startup or venture capital ecosystems, especially familiar with investor relations, fundraising, and venture-backed company dynamics. Operating onsite near Menlo Park, this position supports the founder directly by driving live outreach and building substantive relationships with current and prospective investors. The role offers a rare opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the founder, contributing to strategic fundraising initiatives and investor engagement processes that are vital to the startup’s growth.
Ideal Candidate:
The candidate should be locally based and well-networked within the Silicon Valley investor community. They must demonstrate passion for the fast-paced startup world, resilience, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity suits both short-term performers paid on a milestone basis and long-term visionaries interested in equity and leadership roles—potentially becoming a co-founder.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in investor meetings, pitch events, conferences, and networking gatherings around Menlo Park.
- Proactively conduct outreach, relationship management, and follow-ups with investors, venture capitalists, and key stakeholders.
- Organize and schedule meetings, prepare customized outreach and pitch materials, and coordinate timely communication.
- Assist the founder with strategic initiatives, including market research, competitive analysis, and communication efforts to support fundraising and business development.
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions, acting as a trusted representative of the founder.
Additional Role Dimensions:
- Support cross-functional initiatives linked to fundraising, investor reporting, and corporate strategy.
- Provide on-the-ground intelligence and feedback from investor interactions to help refine fundraising tactics.
- Serve as a liaison between the founder and external parties, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
Compensation:
- Short-term roles will offer performance-based stipends aligned with milestone achievements.
- Long-term candidates will have access to equity compensation and leadership potential, including the possibility of a co-founder title, reflecting their integral role in the startup’s success and growth trajectory.
About the Role:
This role is designed for a highly motivated individual experienced in startup or venture capital ecosystems, especially familiar with investor relations, fundraising, and venture-backed company dynamics. Operating onsite near Menlo Park, this position supports the founder directly by driving live outreach and building substantive relationships with current and prospective investors. The role offers a rare opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the founder, contributing to strategic fundraising initiatives and investor engagement processes that are vital to the startup’s growth.
Ideal Candidate:
The candidate should be locally based and well-networked within the Silicon Valley investor community. They must demonstrate passion for the fast-paced startup world, resilience, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity suits both short-term performers paid on a milestone basis and long-term visionaries interested in equity and leadership roles—potentially becoming a co-founder.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in investor meetings, pitch events, conferences, and networking gatherings around Menlo Park.
- Proactively conduct outreach, relationship management, and follow-ups with investors, venture capitalists, and key stakeholders.
- Organize and schedule meetings, prepare customized outreach and pitch materials, and coordinate timely communication.
- Assist the founder with strategic initiatives, including market research, competitive analysis, and communication efforts to support fundraising and business development.
- Maintain the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions, acting as a trusted representative of the founder.
Additional Role Dimensions:
- Support cross-functional initiatives linked to fundraising, investor reporting, and corporate strategy.
- Provide on-the-ground intelligence and feedback from investor interactions to help refine fundraising tactics.
- Serve as a liaison between the founder and external parties, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
Compensation:
- Short-term roles will offer performance-based stipends aligned with milestone achievements.
- Long-term candidates will have access to equity compensation and leadership potential, including the possibility of a co-founder title, reflecting their integral role in the startup’s success and growth trajectory.
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