Director of Strategic Partnerships (VC & Private Equity)
About Us
We help organizations execute AI transformation initiatives across operations, workflow automation, enterprise systems, data infrastructure, and organizational enablement.
Our model focuses on assembling specialized execution teams that help companies rapidly implement practical AI and digital transformation initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
We are expanding our strategic partnerships network and are seeking a highly connected professional with established relationships across venture capital firms, private equity firms, family offices, and growth-stage portfolio ecosystems.
Role Overview
The Director of Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for building and managing relationships with venture capital and private equity firms to introduce our AI transformation and execution services to their portfolio companies.
This is a relationship-driven growth role focused on creating long-term strategic partnerships rather than transactional sales.
The ideal candidate already has an existing network within the investment ecosystem and understands how to position operational transformation initiatives to both investors and portfolio company leadership teams.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Relationship Development
- Build and manage relationships with VC firms, PE firms, operating partners, and portfolio leadership teams
- Develop partnership channels that create ongoing portfolio company introductions
- Position our AI transformation services as value-creation initiatives for portfolio companies
- Maintain regular communication with investment firms and ecosystem partners
Portfolio Company Engagement
- Identify portfolio companies with operational inefficiencies or AI transformation opportunities
- Coordinate discovery discussions with executive stakeholders
- Work alongside internal consulting and execution teams to scope opportunities
- Help position transformation initiatives in alignment with investor value-creation strategies
Ecosystem Expansion
- Expand relationships within startup, growth equity, and private capital ecosystems
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
- Build referral partnerships with advisors, consultants, and ecosystem operators
- Help establish strategic positioning within the AI transformation market
Revenue & Growth
- Generate qualified partnership opportunities
- Develop long-term partnership pipelines
- Support proposal discussions and strategic deal development
- Contribute to overall growth strategy and market expansion initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Existing relationships with venture capital firms, private equity firms, or family offices
- Experience working with founders, operators, or investment teams
- Strong understanding of enterprise operations and business transformation
- Experience in strategic partnerships, enterprise consulting, growth strategy, or institutional business development
- Strong executive communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to navigate enterprise-level stakeholder conversations
- Self-directed and capable of operating independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in AI transformation, digital transformation, enterprise technology, or consulting
- Familiarity with operational improvement initiatives within portfolio companies
- Existing network across startup ecosystems or middle-market private equity
- Experience introducing service providers into portfolio ecosystems
- Understanding of enterprise software, automation, data, or AI implementation initiatives
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Already has trusted relationships in the investment ecosystem
- Understands how investors think about value creation
- Can identify operational pain points within portfolio companies
- Is capable of opening high-level strategic conversations
- Operates more like a strategic advisor than a traditional salesperson
Compensation Structure
Flexible depending on experience and network quality:
- High ticket commission
- Retainer + success fee
- Advisory/equity hybrid structure
Engagement Type
- Remote
- Flexible structure
- International candidates welcome
To Apply
Please include:
- Resume/CV
- LinkedIn profile
- Overview of relevant VC/PE relationships
- Industries or portfolio ecosystems you are connected with
- Previous partnership or strategic growth experience
- Availability and preferred compensation structure
Pay: $78,199.10 - $94,175.26 per year
Work Location: Remote
