Startup Advisor

Job Description

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