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Every week, I hear the same question: "Is Forum Ventures hiring?" Great news: We are! And it's not just one, but two standout positions we're filling. 1️⃣ Venture Analyst: Forum is one of the most active early-stage funds globally, looking to make over 100 investments this year. You’ll be boots on the ground (and on LinkedIn) forming relationships with hundreds of founders, angels, and VCs to drive deal flow for Forum. 2️⃣ Platform Operations Manager: We really care about founder experience. With writing over 100 checks this year we need an operations master to build systems, structures, and no-code tools that allow Forum to deliver a world-class founder experience. 👉 Thinking of applying? If you’re looking to break into VC or make the jump to an up-and-coming fund - DMs are open for questions, or apply through the link in the first comments 👇

Hiring two Senior Finance roles for fastest growing start up in the edtech / Future of Work space. Must haves: - Been part of a $20M - $100M growth run. - Been a Strategic Operator; not "just a finance guy". Examples would be David Berger and Rob Cohen. We want someone who will help build and drive the business. - You are Obsessive compulsive about data accuracy while also being "fast enough" to keep up with the growth rate. - You have built teams of people who have followed you to other businesses. - You make decisions; and then you drive and engage in the execution of said decisions. You are an exec who will also get their hands dirty / do whatever is needed to get the job done. #Edtech #StartUp #hiring Please email jamie@alfalfatalent.com. Best, Jam

I'm surprised VC firms don't hire a Platform Growth role. Someone who has experience building and scaling initial traction channels for early startups. Most early growth efforts should be done by the founders themselves, but growth, especially from zero, can be rough. They help founders with things like: ➡️ Advice on what traction channels to focus on ➡️ How to quickly build and test traction channels ➡️ Strategy feedback and affirmation ➡️ Hiring help ➡️ Product marketing (positioning, GTM, etc.) ➡️ Identifying and fixing funnel holes, etc. Someone like this could genuinely change the trajectory of portfolio companies.

How should seed stage companies approach hiring SDRs if the top 1% typically advance to closing roles within ~18 months? (Or maybe my thinking is wrong here and the tenure is closer to 24 months?) Hiring recent graduates with no work experience can be challenging due to the extensive training required. What are everyone's thoughts on the best strategies for this scenario?

The journey to scaling a property portfolio requires funding, strategic planning, meticulous execution, and a deep understanding of the real estate market. Have you ever wondered how you can effectively scale a rental portfolio from a small handful of properties into a residential empire? In our latest blog we're exploring five key factors to help you sustainably scale your portfolio: 📈 Diversifying your portfolio 💼 Leveraging opportunities 🏠 Investing in high-quality units 🎯 Targeting property hotspots 💻 Hiring an experienced asset manager 💡 Ready to take your rental portfolio to new heights? Dive into the blog for expert insights and actionable tips: https://ow.ly/8Lq350S426l

We're hiring a Founder's Associate! 🚀 Are you ready to join a startup where you can truly make an impact? We're searching for someone with bias for action, eager to work closely with our founding team and grow alongside our company! In this role, you'll be at the core of our operations - streamlining processes, managing team deliverables, and supporting business development and sales efforts. Check out the link in the comments to learn more or share with someone you think would be a fantastic addition to our team! 🎉 #startupjobs #hiring #joinourteam #foundersassociate #careers #businessdevelopment #operations #sales #strategy

"The riches are in the niches." Here's what this means in CRE: → You need relationships → You need knowledge → You need deal flow → You need capital Without focus, these are bottlenecks → too many conversations → too many calculations → too many options All of which will waste your energy All of which will waste your time All of which kill any chance of progress But, here's where niches lead to wins: Starting as a passive investor; → choose one asset class → choose one to two markets → choose one to two operators Starting as an active investor; → Choose one asset class → Choose one to two markets → Choose one to two partners Focus reaps quick decisions Quick decisions reap momentum Momentum reaps success Don't waste your time overthinking Niche down. P.S. We are hiring! Check out the comments ⬇️

Come work with me! Calling folks excited about shifting business practices for the public good, evaluating the many many approaches to doing that, and lifting up the most transformative strategies to funders, investors, policymakers, and others. It's a research role, but will work closely with myself, Julie Menter, Andrea Armeni, and core partners to push forward this new initiative. Learn more about it in the posting.

What do "fractional" and "interim" leadership mean? The language of flexible employment is constantly evolving. Our role at Fractional First is facilitating knowledge sharing and transparency within the ecosystem. Here's our take on some commonly used phrases.

What makes great companies? It’s not just super-smart employees, groundbreaking ideas, high valuations, or tons of investments. It’s #execution. Every successful founder I’ve met underscores the importance of execution. They’re obsessed with it. But what ensures great execution? #Teams. Not just individual stars, but high-performing teams where personal growth aligns with company goals. Teams where there’s a perfect balance of reward, growth, learning, and autonomy. Teams where people work because they’re passionate, not because they have to. As we build the marketing team at Sav, this philosophy guides us. The best teams are those where personal goals align with team objectives. We’re #hiring for three exciting roles (2-3 years of experience): #PerformanceMarketing #GrowthMarketing #ContentMarketing You don’t need to know everything, but if you’re eager to learn and seek opportunities for growth beyond your experience, we want to hear from you! DM me or send your details to vidha@sav.money to join a team where your goals and our goals meet. Let's build something great together!