Head of Strategic Partnerships & Capital

The Opportunity

Most founders underestimate one thing:

The right introduction at the right time can change the trajectory of a company forever.

We are looking for someone who understands how capital, relationships, narrative, and timing work together in the startup ecosystem. Someone who can help position Shin in front of the right investors, operators, advisors, and strategic networks before the rest of the market catches up.

This role is not traditional fundraising operations.

This is about opening doors that normally stay closed.

What You’ll Do
Build relationships with angels, VCs, family offices, and strategic operators
Drive investor outreach and fundraising coordination
Help shape how Shin is positioned externally
Manage warm introductions and strategic networking efforts
Identify high-value partnership opportunities
Support founder communications with investors and ecosystem leaders
Help build long-term strategic visibility for the company
Create momentum before and during fundraising cycles

You will work directly with the founders on some of the most important conversations the company will have.

What We’re Looking For
Relationship Capital
Strong network within startup, VC, AI, SaaS, or operator ecosystems
Ability to build trust quickly
Strong communication and storytelling ability
Understands investor psychology and founder dynamics
High emotional intelligence
Operator Mindset
Proactive and resourceful
Comfortable operating in ambiguity
Understands startup velocity
Can independently drive outreach and relationship-building
High ownership mentality
Ideal Background

You might be:

A former VC associate or platform lead
Someone from startup partnerships or founder relations
An operator with deep ecosystem connections
A strategic advisor who naturally opens doors
Someone who has helped startups raise capital before

Or simply someone with exceptional relationship instincts.

This Role Is About More Than Fundraising

We are not looking for someone who just sends cold investor emails.

We are looking for someone who can help create gravity around the company — where the right people naturally want to lean in, collaborate, invest, and participate.

The best companies are often funded before they formally raise.

Compensation

Before Seed Round
Equity-focused compensation
Founding-team upside
Meaningful strategic ownership

After Seed Round
Competitive compensation package
Long-term leadership opportunities
Expanded strategic role within the company

What Success Looks Like
High-quality investor relationships
Strategic introductions that materially accelerate the company
Strong inbound interest from operators and ecosystem leaders
Narrative clarity around Shin’s positioning