Startup Research Associate
Initio Capital
Job Description
Job Description
About Initio Capital
Initio Capital is hiring for this role and related opportunities across strategy, finance, business operations, technology, market research, and growth.
The Role
This is a remote, flexible role for candidates who want hands-on exposure to real business problems. You may support market research, sourcing, analysis, outreach, business operations, growth strategy, product research, and client-facing project work depending on background and fit.
What You May Work On
- Research companies, markets, industries, and opportunities
- Analyze business models, growth levers, and operational priorities
- Build lists, pipelines, briefs, memos, or structured recommendations
- Support consulting, finance, software, product, and business development initiatives
- Communicate clearly with team members, clients, founders, or operators
What We Are Looking For
- Strong analytical judgment and written communication
- Interest in consulting, finance, technology, operations, entrepreneurship, or growth
- Ability to work independently and organize ambiguous information
- Curiosity, follow-through, and comfort learning quickly
Why Join
- Remote-first, flexible project work
- Exposure to startups, operators, investors, and business-building projects
- Practical experience across strategy, research, finance, product, and growth
- Opportunity to build a stronger portfolio of hands-on business experience
Initio Capital LLC
Remote | Strategy. Research. Operations. Growth.
Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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