Chief of Staff to Josh Kopelman

About the role

First Round is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting founders at the earliest stages of company building. This role is not an associate position or a partner-track role, but rather an opportunity to contribute to building incredible companies and learning from the best.

Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking new investment opportunities
• Conducting research and investment diligence
• Managing Josh’s projects and events
• Initiating and leading special projects (building internal products and programs, research deep dives, etc.)
• Driving First Round's internal AI and tooling work – helping shape, test, and operationalize the products and automations the partnership uses day-to-day
• Managing and tracking relationships and communication within the First Round community and partner networks
• Managing and processing email communication
• Ensuring Josh is ready for every meeting and moment — prioritizing his time and days around what matters most
• Overseeing scheduling and contact management performed by executive assistant

Requirements

This role is not glamorous, but it involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work. It requires a combination of strategic thinking and sharp execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Fascinated by technology and how today's entrepreneurs are shaping the future
• Fast learner and laser-focused on execution
• Deeply organized, detail-oriented, and reliable
• Great teammate with no ego who is self-motivated and takes initiative
• Curious and intuitive — a creative and unconventional thinker, yet also highly analytical and logical
• A fantastic (and prolific) writer with a strong command of language
• Observant and able to notice details
• Knows the right questions to ask, as well as when to listen and learn
• Has the polish and presence to regularly interact with seasoned CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience in project management or similar roles
• Knowledge of venture capital and startup ecosystems is beneficial but not required

Benefits

First Round offers a competitive compensation range of $170K, reflecting the importance we place on attracting and retaining top talent.

Pay

$170K - $200K

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week