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Job description
Workshop Ventures is a venture studio that partners with founders to build startups in climate and education. Led by Chad and Eleanor Laurans, co‑founders of SimpliSafe, our team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and strategists leverages deep industry and customer insights to identify urgent, unsolved problems and supports founders in developing breakthrough innovations. We work with 2‑4 companies at a time, enabling us to provide our full attention and resources to each founding team. We also provide funding to our companies, as well as make select investments outside the studio.
The Opportunity
Target Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking an exceptional Associate to join our core team. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with our partners and portfolio companies while learning the venture studio model from the ground up. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical capabilities with a bias toward action and experience working in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments. The role is a hybrid between investing and entrepreneurship.
Key Responsibilities
Venture Building
Lead market research and customer discovery efforts to validate new venture opportunities
Design and manage pilot programs to test business hypotheses
Create detailed financial models and business plans for new ventures
Assist in recruiting founding teams and key early hires
Investment Activities
Conduct due diligence on potential investments, including market analysis, competitive research, and financial modeling
Support deal execution and portfolio management
Monitor industry trends and identify emerging opportunities in climate and education
Portfolio Support
Work directly with portfolio company founders on strategic initiatives
Drive operational improvements across key business functions
Support fundraising efforts, including pitch deck creation and investor outreach
Assist with recruitment for key roles across portfolio companies
Qualifications
Required
2-5 years of experience in management consulting, venture capital, venture studio, or startup operations
Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Proven ability to work autonomously and drive projects to completion
Track record of building strong relationships with founders and executives
Passion for climate tech and/or education technology
Preferred: Domain expertise in climate tech or education technology
What Sets You Apart
You’re equally comfortable diving into spreadsheets and getting your hands dirty with operational execution
You have a founder mindset and know how to balance speed with quality
You’re adaptable and thrive in ambiguous situations
You’re passionate about building companies that create meaningful impact
You have strong pattern recognition abilities from seeing multiple early‑stage companies
You’re able to context switch effectively across different industries and business models
Benefits
Competitive base salary and performance bonus
Opportunity to earn carry in the fund
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO policy
Remote‑first work environment
Professional development budget
Opportunity to work directly with experienced founders and operators
Exposure to cutting‑edge technology and business models in climate and education
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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