Who We Are

82i is a growth services firm working with entrepreneurs who have found product-market fit and are ready to scale. We know firsthand the challenges founders face, so we developed a flexible, on-demand suite of tech-enabled services tailored to the unique needs of growth companies. Powered by our proprietary 82i Operating System, the 82i team hits the ground running to support clients as they secure funding, establish solid operations, develop technology, and build their team. We listen, we learn, and we deliver actionable results from the back office to the boardroom. Bottom line—we make entrepreneurship easier.

Our Values

Our values guide all our decisions. They are our personalities. Everything we do – from who to hire to how we compensate – is based on these:

• LOVE OF THE GAME: entrepreneurship is our sport. Have fun
• DO YOUR BEST: …and your best will get better
• 81 PROBLEMS: make your teammate's job easier
• ∞ INFINITY QUESTIONS ∞: you can never ask too many
• BE BRUTALLY HONEST: “the team that sees reality the best wins” – Jack Welch
• ACTION > INACTION: be entrepreneurial 
• WITH THE TIDE: entrepreneurship is hard enough, don’t make it harder

Who You Are

You’re someone who is excited about high-growth companies and eager to:

• Solve all kinds of business problems – financial, strategic, commercial & more
• Push yourself to learn & grow as a professional and a person
• Meet & collaborate with a diverse & global set of entrepreneurs & professionals
• Become a valued asset to our entrepreneurial clients
• Shift seamlessly from a “big picture” to a “tiny details” view – and back 
• Live vicariously through our founders & their journey – the ups & the downs
• Work remotely & independently with minimal oversight
• Take a leadership role in a dynamic, fast-paced & growing organization
• Seeks a balanced life, with a “work hard, play hard” mentality

Who You'll Work With 

The quintessential 82i client is “MR. FOUNDER” – a classic “idea guy” & entrepreneur who has been heads down for years building a rapidly growing business with a strong product-market fit, dozens to hundreds of customers, and potential investors to entertain. One day, Mr. Founder looks up and realizes he has a whole new set of problems to solve, and isn’t quite confident in his approach – AND THAT’S WHERE YOU COME IN.

What You'll Do 

The M&A / Capital Raise Consultant is a core member of our Client Services Team, the athletes of 82i. The M&A / Capital Raise Consultant guides our entrepreneur clients to the next big milestone. You’ll be coached by our team of advisors – formerly c-suite, “been there, done that” executives whose #1 directive is to support you.

M&A / Capital Raise Responsibilities

• Develop financial models to analyze and predict future trends of our client's businesses
• Conduct analyses on client KPIs, including financial, customer, and operational metrics
• Conduct due diligence, research, and analysis of market trends
• Interface with & manage investor relationships
• Prepare presentation materials used to communicate with clients and counterparties
• Assist in the execution of live M&A transactions by serving as a key point of contact between the client, investors, and third-party service providers
• Perform valuation and risk analysis of early-stage acquisition opportunities
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand and assess key business trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, economics, or business preferred
• Strong analytical, financial modeling & excel skills
• 2+ years of experience working in investment banking, private equity, and finance departments at high-growth companies
• Extremely high level of attention to detail – and the ability to know when to use it
• Demonstrated ability to navigate successfully within ambiguity, and manage multiple priorities in a constantly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, technically, and effectively with coworkers and external business partners
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong time management and leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results

Our Commitments

We make the following commitments to every member of our team.

• You will do INTERESTING, IMPACTFUL WORK that you are drawn to
• You will accelerate your career FASTER THAN YOU COULD ANYWHERE ELSE
• You will be COMPENSATED WELL
• You will grow & stretch yourself PROFESSIONALLY & PERSONALLY

Position Details 

• EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time or Part-Time on a contractor basis
• LOCATION: Remote – Anywhere, U.S. Time Zone Working Hours
• REPORTS TO: Engagement Manager
• COMPENSATION: Available in full-time position: Salary, Bonus, Benefits, 401k Match – Market Competitive

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"Surround yourself with people that push you to do and be better. No drama or negativity. Just higher goals & higher motivation. Good times and positive energy. No jealousy or hate. Simply bringing out the absolute best in each other.” – Anonymous

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