We are one of the leading tech investment firms globally, with a track record of investing in some of the most valuable companies in the world.
We are helping our early stage (Pre-Seed -> Series B) portfolio companies grow their teams.
One of our portfolio companies is looking to hire a founding account executive who is comfortable working in a highly ambiguous environment. This means building pipeline and closing deals, as well as helping to define what the motion is and providing feedback to the engineering team on how to improve the product.
This is an incredible company building cutting edge AI software. You will be engaging directly with Fortunate 500 executives, so prior experience selling technical products to large enterprises is required.
They are also open to founders who have led sales for their company in the past.
Right now, they have tremendous inbound interest in their product, so in this first phase of the job your work will be focused on qualification and closing.
Critically, this team is full-time in-person in San Francisco, at least 5 days a week in the office. They are playing to win, are well financed, and want someone who is motivated to grind and play a large role in their commercialization efforts. That isn't for everyone, and they understand that.
While being good at what you do are table stakes, we believe the following will make you successful in a startup:
Optimistic individuals are persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up in the face of adversity. They keep working towards a goal or objective despite setbacks or failures. Optimism often involves a combination of perseverance, resilience, and determination.
Growth-oriented individuals embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, and see effort as a key to success. They are willing to take risks and push themselves outside of their comfort zones. Growth-oriented individuals are curious, see learning as a lifelong process, and embrace feedback. They are willing to try new things, and are not afraid to change direction if something isn’t working.
Effective individuals collaborate well, work consistently and purposefully towards achieving their goals, efficiently manage their time, and are self-motivated. They are able to identify problems, analyze them critically, and develop effective solutions.
Please note that many early stage startups are unable to sponsor visas of any kinds (ie, no transfers, no sponsoring of student visas, or no sponsoring of new visas).