We're hiring an Associate at Root Ventures to join our investing team. Our ideal candidate is a techno-optimist who embraces the bleeding edge. In that spirit, we are not using an ATS or a form. Our application is a Claude Skill. Let's work together:

Apply to Root Ventures positions directly through Claude CLI.

Installation & Usage

Just run this one command:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rootvc/claude-apply-skill/main/install.sh | bash

The installer will:

Download the skill files
Automatically launch Claude CLI
Pre-load the application skill

Then simply say to Claude:

I want to apply to Root Ventures

Claude will then:

Guide you through the application
Collect your information conversationally
Submit directly to Root Ventures

What You'll Provide

Your name (required)
Your email (required)
LinkedIn profile (optional)
GitHub username (optional)
Why you're interested in Root (optional)

How It Works

You run the one-line install command
The installer downloads skill files and launches Claude
Claude loads the skill instructions and waits for you
You say "I want to apply to Root Ventures"
Claude starts the conversational application process
You provide your information naturally
Claude submits your application to Attio
You receive immediate confirmation

Example

$ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rootvc/claude-apply-skill/main/install.sh | bash

🚀 Installing Root Ventures Apply Skill...
📥 Downloading skill files...
✅ Root Ventures Apply Skill installed successfully!

Launching Claude...

Once Claude opens, just say: 'I want to apply to Root Ventures'

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[Claude launches]

Claude: Root Ventures application skill installed. Claude can now help you apply for a job at Root Ventures

You: I want to apply to Root Ventures

Claude: Great! Root Ventures is looking for a technical associate in SF.
        Let me collect some information. What's your name?

You: Jane Doe

Claude: Thanks Jane! What's your email address?

        [... continues conversationally ...]

Claude: ✅ Application submitted successfully!

Source Tracking

Applications submitted through this skill are tagged with source: "Claude Skill" in Attio, and "Applied using claude skill" is added to your notes.

Other Ways to Apply

Web Terminal: https://root.vc (type apply 1)
Email: hello@root.vc

About Root Ventures

Root Ventures is a San Francisco-based deep tech seed fund investing in bold engineers building the future.

Website: https://root.vc
Twitter: @rootvc

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