MBA Associate
16VC is an early-stage venture capital firm investing globally across AI, SaaS, fintech, deep tech, and emerging technologies. We’ve recently launched our Founder Fellowship with 80+ startups and 150+ founders worldwide, and are building our investment and platform engine from the ground up.
We are hiring a remote MBA Associate (USA) to work directly with the founding team across investing, founder engagement, and growth initiatives.
What You’ll Do
1. Deal Sourcing & Founder Outreach
- Source and screen early-stage startups globally
- Run outbound outreach to founders, accelerators, and operators
- Support pipeline development from fellowship + ecosystem networks
- Build targeted sourcing lists across sectors and geographies
2. Investment Support
- Conduct market research and sector mapping (AI, SaaS, fintech, etc.)
- Support diligence and investment memos
- Analyze startups, founders, and business models
3. Platform & Growth Support
- Support Founder Fellowship operations and engagement
- Help optimize CRM, sourcing workflows, and pipeline tracking
- Contribute to content and community distribution efforts
What We’re Looking For
- Current MBA student or recent MBA graduate (USA-based)
- Strong interest in venture capital and startups
- High execution speed and ownership mindset
- Strong writing, research, and communication skills
- Comfortable with sourcing, outreach, and operations—not just analysis
- Prior startup, VC, banking, or operator experience is a plus
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently sourcing high-quality founders and startups
- Producing sharp market insights and investment memos
- Driving measurable pipeline growth (not just research output)
- Helping scale fellowship engagement and ecosystem reach
Why Join 16VC
- Work directly with the founding team at an early-stage VC
- High ownership across investing + platform + growth
- Real exposure to global founders and deal flow
- Opportunity to shape both fund and fellowship from day one