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Chief of Staff & Investor Relations

Genesis TherapeuticsSan Carlos, CA· posted today
FinanceC-Suite

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.

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