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Genesis

Chief of Staff & Investor Relations

Bay Area · On-site · FullTime · Operations

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About the role

Work directly with the founders on the company's highest-priority initiatives, splitting your time between Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) and Chief of Staff (~50%). What You’ll Do Investor Relations & Fundraising (~50%) - Shape fundraising strategy and narrative: Partner closely with founders to craft a compelling investment thesis that investors can confidently champion internally. - Target the right investors: Identify and prioritize high-potential investors. - Build investor conviction: Develop trusted relationships through consistent, strategic engagement. - Navigate fund dynamics: Understand decision-makers, internal processes, and objections to proactively drive investment decisions. - Execute fundraising: Partner with founders on pitches, investor materials, due diligence, and closing. - Own investor communications: Lead regular investor updates, reporting, and follow-ups to keep investors informed and engaged. Chief of Staff (~50%) - Act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier for the founders. - Own high-impact strategic projects end-to-end, including M&A opportunities and partnerships. - Step into critical business functions as needed, avoiding premature hires. - Drive execution on the company's most important priorities. What You’ll Bring - Required: Direct experience in fundraising or investor engagement, with a strong understanding of venture capital. - Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills. - High ownership, resourcefulness, and bias for action. - Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating across functions. - Ideally: Experience as a founder, Chief of Staff, or strategic operator at an early-stage or fast-growing startup. - Ideally: Technical fluency, can understand complex tech and translate it for investors without dumbing it down.