Operating Partner – Studio

Role Overview

• Conduct thorough due diligence, including market research and competitive analysis, to assess business viability.
• Recruit and hire leadership teams, including CEOs, to drive new ventures forward.
• Provide strategic guidance and ongoing operational support to portfolio companies.
• Leverage Interplay’s ecosystem, including capital, services, and resources, to accelerate company growth.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build high-potential businesses.
• Drive the creation of scalable, venture-backable companies with the potential to become industry leaders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a founder, with a successful company exit.
• Deep passion for the 0-1 startup phase and company-building.
• Strong ability to identify and evaluate new market opportunities.
• Track record of hiring and mentoring executive leadership.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong network within the startup and investment ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A self starter and motivated to learn.
• A problem solver and someone who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty.
• A swiss army knife who can handle a multitude of different responsibilities.
• You are organized.
• You have experience managing timelines and are able to organize information into plans.
• You have a creative mindset and can generate innovative ideas for events and marketing campaigns, always staying ahead of industry trends.
• You are a proactive problem solver, capable of identifying potential issues and providing timely solutions.
• You are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships.
• You are highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.
• You are tech-savvy and comfortable working with various software and tools related to marketing, event planning, content creation, and data management.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements