Venture Talent Partnerships Advisor - San Francisco Bay Area

About Acquisition Network Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who understand venture-backed companies and can recognize when a founder is preparing for growth or a capital raise. The role Acquisition Network is hiring a Partnerships Advisor with executive recruiting experience in venture-backed companies in San Francisco Bay Area. You will develop relationships with founders, talent leaders, and recruiters, identify companies approaching a major growth or financing decision, and coordinate introductions for founders who want to speak with our team. Your recruiting background should help you understand the connection between leadership hiring, company growth, and fundraising plans. What you will do Build relationships with founders, executive recruiters, talent leaders, investors, and startup operators in San Francisco Bay Area. Identify venture-backed or growth-stage companies preparing for leadership hiring, expansion, or a capital raise. Hold high-level conversations about company priorities, timing, and interest in additional support. Coordinate introductions only with the founder's or authorized leader's permission. Provide accurate context and maintain organized records of activity and follow-up. Share general market feedback about leadership, growth, and fundraising patterns. Represent Acquisition Network professionally within the venture talent ecosystem. What we are looking for Experience in executive search, venture talent, startup recruiting, talent advisory, or leadership placement. Familiarity with venture-backed company stages, leadership needs, and fundraising cycles. A relevant network of founders, recruiters, or talent leaders in San Francisco Bay Area. Strong consultative communication and senior relationship-management skills. High discretion, sound judgment, and reliable follow-through. Ability to manage activity independently in a remote contractor role. Engagement details This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity focused on ecosystem relationships and qualified introductions. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be stated in the written contractor agreement. Professional standards This role does not involve disclosing private search assignments, candidate data, client hiring plans, or financing information. All introductions must be authorized and consistent with your existing contractual and confidentiality obligations. How to apply Submit your resume or LinkedIn profile and a short summary of the startup, venture, or executive recruiting markets you know. Do not provide client or candidate lists. Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.