Chief of Staff & Apprentice to the Managing Partners
Dallas, Texas (Preferred) | Reports to: Managing Partners, SPLY Capital | Full-Time
About SPLY Capital
SPLY Capital is a relationship-first venture capital firm investing in the companies shaping the future of AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, robotics, energy, defense, space, and enterprise software. The firm partners with exceptional founders long before conventional discovery and is purpose-built to create generational outcomes for investors and portfolio companies alike.
The Opportunity
The Chief of Staff & Apprentice role is designed to compress years of institutional learning into a direct-mentorship experience. The successful candidate will work alongside both Managing Partners with full visibility into every dimension of building and scaling a global venture capital platform — from fundraising and deal sourcing to portfolio management, investor relations, marketing, operations, and strategic partnerships.
This is far more than an administrative function. The role carries real responsibility across investment, marketing, operations, and AI workflow development, and is intended to serve as a career-defining foundation for a future founder, venture capitalist, or operator.
Core Responsibilities
Executive Assistant
- Calendar management and scheduling for Managing Partners.
Marketing & Brand
- Draft LinkedIn posts, email campaigns, portfolio updates, and other external marketing initiatives.
- Create presentation decks and fundraising materials.
- Coordinate with portfolio companies and investment team on strategic announcements.
Investor Relations
- Third-party fund administration (Canopy) owner/lead.
- Onboarding new LPs, including walking them through the third-party administrator’s process.
- Addressing questions, concerns, or other issues from LPs.
CRM Management
- Lead the integration and implementation of the company-wide CRM.
- Implement automated processes for efficient and timely updates.
AI & Automation
- Building AI/Claude workflows that improve firmwide efficiency.
- Creating internal operating systems using AI tooling.
Candidate Profile
We care far more about aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and relentless resourcefulness than years of experience. The ideal candidate is someone who wants to build something extraordinary and is obsessed with continuous improvement.
You Are
- Highly organized and exceptionally detail-oriented.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and thriving in fast-moving environments.
- An outstanding written and verbal communicator.
- Naturally proactive and thinking several steps ahead.
- Calm under pressure with strong judgment.
- Passionate about startups, venture capital, AI, and technology.
- Discreet and trusted with confidential information.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is a plus — but not required:
- Marketing, brand management, or content creation.
- AI workflow automation or financial analysis.
- Startup operations, business operations, or project management.
- Venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or consulting.