Founders Associate
Revent
About Revent
Today’s immense climate and societal challenges will not be solved without visionary entrepreneurs creating tomorrow’s most innovative companies.
We gather a community of purpose-led founders, investors and scientists to drive systemic change in climate, healthcare, education and finance.
Our role is to provide founders the platform to succeed, supporting them with capital, relevant networks and an aligned mission.
We believe that in today’s world, the companies founded by extraordinary teams around a strong purpose, will be the ones to succeed and thrive.
What You’ll be Doing
As a Founders Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and collaborating with visionary founders to drive their success. There are multiple positions in our portfolio open, both on a part time and temporary basis, and in some cases with the potential to convert to a more permanent role. In all cases, you will work directly with the founding team on key strategic priorities. The role is ideally suited to those looking to build a network in the venture and startup ecosystem, and to looking to pivot from a role in consulting, finance, or operations. These roles are also well-suited to current or recent students working on a masters or continuing education course looking to work flexibly while exploring career opportunities.
While each role is slightly different, some example key responsibilities could include:
- Supporting the CEO/Founder to iterate on fundraising material in preparation for an upcoming fundraising round, streamlining relevant workstreams.
- Coordinating and managing special or strategic projects, ensuring timely and successful execution of key initiatives.
- Assisting founders on the development and refinement of business strategies and business plans, acting as a sparring partner.
What We’re Looking For
Companies often over specify what they are looking for, we encourage you to apply if you do not fulfill all the requirements below. A keen interest in the start up ecosystem and the ability to pick things up quickly is the only minimum requirement. You would be a particularly strong candidate for this role if you have the following:
- Strong command of Excel/Google Sheets (Analytics and Financial modeling) as well as PowerPoint / Google Slides (Deck preparation)
- Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.
- Proven experience in a startup environment or relevant industry.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with venture capital, fundraising, and startup operations is advantageous.
- Experience in consulting or finance is advantageous.
If you’d like to read more about Revent before getting started, you can find more information on Substack , Techcrunch and of course our website .
Individuals seeking employment at Revent are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
*Full disclosure: By applying for this role you are agreeing to your contact details, CV, and, cover letter to be shared with our portfolio.*