Venture Partner

Company Description Toolkit For Founders is a curated vendor recommendation platform that helps small and medium business founders discover and connect with trusted service providers. The platform is free to use and focuses on simplifying operational decisions for growing companies. Toolkit For Founders offers affiliate discounts, special offers, and support across key areas such as payroll, employer of record, fund administration, SOC 2 compliance, online banking, and international hiring. The company is building a founder-first ecosystem where entrepreneurs can access vetted solutions, streamline operations, and focus on building their businesses.

Role Description The Venture Partner is a full-time, hybrid role based in Phoenix, CA, with flexibility for part-time work from home. In this role, the Venture Partner will source and evaluate emerging service providers, conduct market and financial assessments, and help curate the platform’s vendor offerings to meet founders’ needs. The Venture Partner will build and manage relationships with founders, investors, and vendors, provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies, and identify opportunities for partnerships and co-marketing. Daily responsibilities include investment and partnership evaluation, due diligence, portfolio support, and ongoing monitoring of ecosystem trends. The role involves close collaboration with the founding team to refine the platform’s value proposition, contribute to content and education for founders, and support growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Investments and Angel Investing skills to identify, evaluate, and support high-potential vendors and founder-focused solutions.

Candidates should possess solid Portfolio Management and Finance skills to oversee vendor and partner performance and understand underlying business models.

Candidates should possess thorough Due Diligence skills to assess operational, financial, and compliance risks and ensure vendor quality.

Experience working with early-stage founders, accelerators, or venture funds is highly beneficial.

Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders in a clear and inclusive manner.

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment in Phoenix, CA, managing both in-person collaboration and remote work.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; advanced degrees or equivalent experience in venture, private equity, or startup leadership are a plus.