How We Work: Not Jobs—Joint Ventures

The role:

We’re seeking a resourceful Grant Researcher to identify, evaluate, and apply for funding opportunities across our ventures. You’ll help us unlock non-dilutive capital through grants, fellowships, and public/private programs—especially in AgTech, Equestrian, and underserved innovation sectors.

This is a collaborative, equity-based role. You won’t just apply for funding—you’ll help shape the narrative and strategy behind it.

Responsibilities:

Research relevant grants, fellowships, and funding programs (local, national, international)

Track deadlines, eligibility, and submission requirements

Draft compelling applications and supporting materials

Collaborate with founders to align grant proposals with venture goals

Build a database of recurring and upcoming opportunities

Tools You Might Use:

Google Scholar, GrantWatch, Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online (free tier)

Notion or Airtable for tracking

Grammarly, Hemingway, ChatGPT for writing support

Canva or Figma for visual assets

Preferably:

Strong research and writing skills

Familiarity with startup funding landscapes

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Passionate about impact-driven ventures

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

We’re seeking a Full Stack Developer to help build and iterate MVPs across multiple ventures. You’ll work across front-end and back-end systems, contribute to architecture decisions, and collaborate with designers, product leads, and founders. This is a hands-on, equity-based role for someone who thrives in lean environments and wants to co-create from zero. You’ll partner closely with strategy, product, and creative teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from rapid prototyping through launch.

Responsibilities:

Build responsive, scalable web applications using modern frameworks

Design and manage databases and APIs

Collaborate on product strategy and technical architecture

Optimize performance, security, and user experience

Contribute to rapid prototyping and iterative development

Tools You Might Use:

GitHub, Supabase, Firebase, Vercel, Netlify

React, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL

Notion, Figma, Trello

Ideal Candidate:

Experience building full-stack applications from scratch

Comfortable with both front-end and back-end development

Resourceful and fluent in free-tier tools

Passionate about early-stage innovation and ownership

Preferably:

Demonstrated expertise as a leading user of GitHub Copilot, Replit AI, or AWS CodeWhisperer. Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks, strong troubleshooting skills, and a collaborative approach to iterative development are essential.

We are looking for a creative Senior UX/UI Designer to shape intuitive, elegant interfaces, lead design efforts across client digital products and interfaces from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes, define user flows, and help establish brand identity. You’ll work hands-on in shaping elegant, engaging experiences for startups and fast-moving ventures, turning research insights into actionable design. This is a collaborative, equity-based role for someone who designs with empathy and clarity. 

Responsibilities:

Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for MVPs

Conduct user research and usability testing

Collaborate with developers and strategists to align design with function

Help define visual identity and design systems

Tools You Might Use:

Figma (free tier), Penpot, Canva

Notion, Loom, Trello

Ideal Candidate:

Strong portfolio of UX/UI work

Experience designing for web and mobile

Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative environments

Passionate about user-centered design and startup building

Preferably:

Expertise as a leading user of Uizard, Figma AI plugins, or Canva Magic Write is required. Strong portfolio showcasing product concepts, user flows, and wireframes for B2B and B2C clients essential.

We’re seeking a talented Content Strategist/Copywriter with a knack for storytelling and the ability to generate high-performance digital content tailored to startup audiences, craft messaging across landing pages, pitch decks, grant applications, and social media. You’ll work across digital platforms, collaborating with clients and internal teams to communicate brand purpose and drive engagement. You’ll help define brand voice and communicate complex ideas simply and powerfully. This is an equity-based role for a storyteller who thrives in early-stage environments.

Responsibilities:

Write and edit content for web, email, and social platforms

Collaborate on brand voice and positioning

Support grant writing and investor communications

Optimize messaging for clarity, impact, and engagement

Tools You Might Use:

Notion, Grammarly, Hemingway, ChatGPT

Substack, Typeform, Canva

Ideal Candidate:

Strong writing and editing skills

Experience with brand storytelling and startup messaging

Comfortable working across formats and audiences

Passionate about clarity, creativity, and collaboration

Preferably:

Demonstrated expertise in Blaze.ai, Jasper, or Copy.ai as a leading user is required. Proven ability to produce SEO-driven blog content, ad copy, and digital messaging in fast-turn environments.

We’re looking for an SEO and Paid Media Specialist to drive early traction through organic and low-budget paid strategies, client growth through technical optimization, keyword research, and performance-focused digital campaigns. You will analyze market trends, design acquisition strategies, and maximize return on ad investment for early-stage and scaling startups. You’ll run lean experiments, optimize content, and help ventures reach their first users. This is an equity-based role for someone who blends creativity with data.

Responsibilities:

Conduct keyword research and optimize on-page SEO

Run small-scale paid campaigns (Google, Meta, etc.)

Analyze performance and iterate on messaging

Collaborate with content and growth teams

Tools You Might Use:

Google Analytics, Ubersuggest, Mailchimp (free tier)

Buffer, Hotjar (basic), Notion

Ideal Candidate:

Experience with SEO and paid media in startup contexts

Comfortable with free-tier tools and lean budgets

Analytical and creative mindset

Passionate about growth and experimentation

Preferably:

A leading user of Blaze.ai, SurferSEO, SEMrush, or AdCreative is required. Deep experience in paid campaigns, keyword analytics, technical and creative SEO, and reporting vital.

We’re looking for a Community Manager/Social Media Specialist to cultivate and engage audiences for client brands and ventures. You’ll draft social content, moderate digital communities, evaluate campaign analytics, and spur growth for mission-driven startups. Additionally, you'll manage social channels, foster conversations, and help shape the community experience. This is an equity-based role for someone who thrives on connection and storytelling. 

Responsibilities:

Manage Discord, Slack, and social media platforms

Create and schedule engaging content

Facilitate user feedback and community events

Collaborate on brand voice and outreach strategy

Tools You Might Use:

Discord, Slack (free), Buffer, Canva

Substack, Typeform, Notion

Ideal Candidate:

Experience building online communities

Strong communication and moderation skills

Comfortable with startup storytelling and engagement

Passionate about people and purpose

Preferably:

Expert-level skill as a leading user of Blaze.ai, Hootsuite AI, ChatGPT, or Sprout Social is preferred. Demonstrable success in audience-building, content scheduling, and driving active community engagement.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Fractional CFO to help model financial scenarios, track equity splits, advise on funding strategies, to advise on financial modeling, forecasting, and capital strategy for early-stage clients. You’ll support grant budgeting, venture viability, and long-term planning. This is an equity-based role for someone who understands startup finance and ownership structures. You’ll work flexibly to offer guidance on planning, compliance, pricing, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Build financial models and forecasts

Advise on equity, cap tables, and funding strategy

Support grant applications and budgeting

Collaborate on venture viability and monetization

Tools You Might Use:

Google Sheets, Wave Accounting, Stripe Atlas

Notion, Airtable

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in startup finance or venture building

Strong modeling and strategic planning skills

Familiarity with equity-based compensation

Passionate about sustainable, founder-led growth

Preferably:

Demonstrated expertise using Datarails, Quickbooks AI, or Oracle Cloud EPM as a leading user. Proven track record in startup finance, modeling, scenario planning, and compliance support.

We’re seeking a Fractional Legal Advisor experienced in startup, IP, and contract law to consult on agreements, compliance, and strategic legal guidance for our clients. Including experience supporting entity formation, contract review, and compliance across ventures. You’ll help structure collaborations and protect IP. This is an equity-based role for someone fluent in startup law and aligned with founder-first models.

Responsibilities:

Advise on entity formation and governance

Review contracts, NDAs, and equity agreements

Support IP strategy and compliance

Collaborate on legal frameworks for joint ventures

Tools You Might Use:

Clerky, Docracy, Open-source templates

Notion, Google Workspace

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in startup or venture law

Strong understanding of equity and IP structures

Comfortable advising early-stage teams

Passionate about ethical, founder-friendly legal support

Preferably:

Expert user of Spellbook, LawGeex, Harvey.ai, or Legality. Demonstrated success providing legal risk analysis, drafting contracts, and advising startups on compliance.

We are looking for a Project Manager/Scrum Master to keep teams aligned across ventures. You’ll manage sprints, track deliverables, and help translate big ideas into actionable plans. From project delivery to workflow optimization and milestone tracking for a portfolio of startup clients, you’ll leverage agile and lean principles to drive timely, high-quality execution. This is an equity-based role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate sprint planning and retrospectives

Track tasks, timelines, and team progress

Support cross-functional collaboration

Help prioritize and unblock teams

Tools You Might Use:

Trello, Notion, Airtable, Google Workspace

Loom, Slack

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in agile or lean startup environments

Strong organizational and communication skills

Comfortable managing ambiguity and iteration

Passionate about empowering teams to execute

Preferably:

Expertise as a leading user of Motion, Asana AI, Trello AI, or Notion AI. Agile certification and hands-on experience managing distributed teams and projects highly preferred.

We’re seeking a Fractional COO/Operations Lead to build frameworks, optimize workflows, design systems, workflows, operational infrastructure, and drive operational excellence for both agency projects and client ventures. You’ll help ventures scale from chaos to clarity. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally and champion best practices that scale startup success. This is an equity-based role for someone who builds with intention and precision. 

Responsibilities:

Design and document operational workflows

Support hiring, onboarding, and team coordination

Build scalable systems for venture growth

Collaborate on strategic planning and execution

Tools You Might Use:

Notion, Airtable, Google Workspace

Trello, Loom, Slack

Ideal Candidate:

Experience in startup operations or venture building

Strong systems thinking and process design skills

Comfortable working across multiple ventures

Passionate about clarity, efficiency, and empowerment

Preferably:

Proven expertise and leading user of Zapier AI, Notion AI, or Coda AI. Experience designing operational systems and managing multi-project environments essential.