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Cache Ventures, a global venture studio, growth advisory, and private equity firm, is seeking to hire an Associate / Founder in Residence to join the team. This is a full-time position designed to be a launchpad for anyone looking to find their long-term career and bridge into the world of entrepreneurship. You’ll learn a ton, work on many different projects and get exposed to many things that entry-level employees generally don’t see until later in their career. Think of it as an entrepreneur apprenticeship. The endgame being that you work with us as a co-founder on a new venture, take a leadership role with one of our portfolio companies, or depart to start your own thing.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with our CEO on special projects that align with our toughest challenges.
  • Attend portfolio company meetings where appropriate to observe.
  • Own some repetitive processes and tasks supporting our portfolio companies

Example Projects You’ll Be Doing

  • Build a financial model for a prospective venture.
  • Run experiments to validate a potential business idea.
  • Craft and execute a plan to research a new market.
  • Help locate and hire new members of our team.
  • Complete a pitch and/or presentation deck.
  • Support a nascent company in our portfolio.
  • Research and find new businesses to acquire.

Requirements

  • Someone looking for their second job. We prefer individuals who have had “bad” jobs previously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to construct basic financial models and a hunger to get better at them.
  • Intelligent with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt and learn new things quickly.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accountability and correctness.
  • Naturally great at networking and building lasting relationships.
  • Embodies a winning spirit, not easily defeated, and is positive and optimistic.
  • Two-Marshmallow thinker.
  • Demonstrates the ability to finish things.

Benefits

  • Base Salary + Cache Rewards.
  • Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Work from anywhere in the world.
  • Loose vacation policy.
  • Flexible work hours.
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