Job Description
Startup Advisor – Venture Studio & Founder Acceleration
Initio Capital – initiocapital.com
Location: Remote
Type: Part-Time / Flexible
Compensation: Equity, Consulting Revenue, Referral Bonuses
About Initio Capital
Initio Capital (initiocapital.com) is a next-generation venture studio on a mission to democratize venture capital and help founders scale with speed, clarity, and confidence.
We partner with early-stage founders and equip them with world-class advisors, proven systems, and access to exclusive venture-backed deal flow. Our platform removes the traditional barriers to high-quality startup advisory work, empowering experienced operators and business leaders to:
Engage with high-potential founders
Earn income through consulting and referrals
Access best-in-class tooling and startup systems
Plug into a powerful network of founders and investors
We are opening our platform to seasoned business owners, agency operators, consultants, and fractional leaders who want to support early-stage companies while building meaningful advisory income streams.
Role Overview
As a Startup Advisor, you will support founders across one or more core functions:
✔ Capital Raising ✔ Go-to-Market (GTM) ✔ Product Development ✔ Recruiting & Talent ✔ Back Office Operations
You will guide startups through critical 0→1 decisions, help them become investor-ready, and provide hands-on strategic expertise that accelerates growth and improves fundraising outcomes.
This role is ideal for experienced operators or agency leaders who want to contribute their expertise to emerging startups—while expanding their network, earning income, and participating in early opportunities.
What You’ll Do 1. Capital Strategy & Fundraising Readiness
Advise founders on pre-seed and seed fundraising strategy
Review financial models, pitch decks, and investor materials
Coach founders on investor storytelling and deal structuring
Help founders navigate non-dilutive options, lending partners, and venture pathways
2. Go-to-Market & Growth Advisory
Help founders define ICP, positioning, offers, and outbound strategy
Support early customer acquisition and traction activities
Provide frameworks, systems, and tools for consistent GTM execution
3. Product Development Guidance
Assist founders in clarifying MVP scope, roadmap planning, and development cycles
Advise on product-market fit, user feedback loops, and prioritization
Offer technical or product leadership insights (if relevant)
4. Talent, Recruiting, & Organizational Support
Help founders design early hiring plans and sourcing strategies
Provide access to vetted talent networks
Support organizational structure, culture, and onboarding frameworks
5. Back Office & Operational Excellence
Advise on finance, legal, compliance, and administrative workflows
Help founders implement operational systems that support scale
Provide tools and templates that reduce founder bottlenecks
Why Join Initio Capital Access to Exclusive Venture-Backed Startups
Engage with a curated pipeline of high-potential founders in our venture studio ecosystem.
A Platform for Earning Income
Earn through:
Consulting & fractional roles
Structured advisory engagements
Referral bonuses
Equity opportunities in select startups
Best-in-Class Tooling & Systems
We equip advisors with the same software, frameworks, templates, and workflows used by leading accelerators and studios—designed to make your advisory work more efficient and more impactful.
A Powerful Network
Connect with:
Startup founders
Investors and syndicate partners
Operators, engineers, and agency leaders
Other advisors across multiple domains
Mission-Driven Community
Join a platform committed to democratizing venture capital and expanding access to opportunity for founders globally.
Who We’re Looking For Ideal Background
Business/agency owners
Fractional CRO/COO/CFO/CTO/CMO
Product leaders, engineers, or technical founders
Former startup or VC operators
Consultants specializing in GTM, recruiting, ops, or finance
What You Bring
5+ years of relevant industry or startup experience
Strong expertise in at least one domain: capital, GTM, product, talent, or operations
Passion for mentoring and guiding founders
Clear communication, strategic thinking, and practical execution ability
Commitment to advancing our mission of democratizing venture success
How to Join
We invite interested advisors to complete two simple steps:
1. Fill out the Advisor Application Form
The form helps us understand your background, strengths, and the types of founders you want to support.
👉 Apply at initiocapital.com