Chief of Staff

About the role

The Chief of Staff will serve as a force multiplier for the investment team and a strategic partner to the firm’s leadership. Founded in 2008 out of an MIT dorm, REMUS is an early-stage venture capital firm that has raised four funds and backed category-defining companies including EquipmentShare, Suno AI, Hello Patient, Avoca, and ClassPass.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Managing Partners to identify and advance key strategic initiatives, define success metrics, and drive accountability across the firm
• Lead special projects such as developing new investment themes, refining internal systems, and launching firm-wide initiatives
• Act as a primary point of contact for portfolio founders, providing timely, high-quality support across strategy, operations, hiring, go-to-market execution, and fundraising
• Translate board-level discussions into actionable plans, mobilizing internal and external resources to support company needs
• Orchestrate targeted support by connecting founders with the right experts, operators, and peer networks within the ecosystem
• Maintain a high standard of responsiveness, reliability, and follow-through in all founder interactions
• Serve as the organizational connective tissue across the investment team, 3rd party vendors, founders, and LPs
• Streamline internal processes, improve information flow, and implement systems that enhance execution and scalability
• Manage CRM systems and oversee pipeline tracking, investment committee coordination, and internal reporting processes
• Support due diligence efforts through research, synthesis of materials, and preparation of investment memos
• Aid in fundraising efforts, including preparation of pitch materials, data room management, LP outreach coordination, and conference attendance
• Assist in ongoing investor communications through quarterly updates, reports, and performance tracking
• Help identify and cultivate prospective LP relationships, contributing to pipeline development and engagement strategies
• Amplify REMUS Capital’s brand by developing relationships with media, pitching stories, and producing thought leadership content
• Contribute to the creation of quarterly and annual reports, conference submissions, and lead communications initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with other venture funds and ecosystem participants; coordinate and co-host events
• Organize value-add programming for portfolio companies, including workshops, panels, and curated founder experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience in startups, venture capital, consulting, financial services, or related fields
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically, with a bias toward execution
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot), Google Workspace, AI productivity tools and LLMs, design tools such as Canva
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence and reports
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Prioritize building relationships, managing processes, and driving outcomes in ambiguous environments
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and low ego; willingness to contribute wherever needed

What Personality We're Looking For

• Strong ability to chase people down to keep folks accountable
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful, with a strong sense of urgency
• Highly responsive and dependable, particularly in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
• Analytical and structured, with a commitment to data-driven decision-making
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with strong interpersonal instincts
• Deep interest in technology, startups, and the venture capital ecosystem

About REMUS Capital

Remus Capital is an early-stage venture fund founded out of MIT more than a decade ago, built around a concentrated “build, not bet” investment philosophy. Remus invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, typically targeting 15%+ ownership stakes in emerging category leaders while working closely with founders to drive trajectory-changing value across sales, talent acquisition, and fundraising. With a long-standing contrarian approach and a decade-long thesis focused on Vertical AI, Remus has developed deep expertise in AI/ML applications across industries including healthcare, agriculture, construction, restaurant technology, and industrials, with particular strength in Voice AI. We have raised and deployed out of 4 funds to date and are going on our 5th fund. The firm has backed numerous category-defining vertical technology solutions, including Suno, EquipmentShare, Scope AR, and more.