Venture Associate

Breakwater is a Los Angeles-based PropTech studio operating at the intersection of real estate and modern hospitality. They combine technology with creator-driven distribution to unlock new ways to own, operate, and scale hospitality assets. The company builds AI-native software that delivers immediate, measurable ROI for prosumer hospitality operators —those running short‑term rentals, vacation rentals, and independent hotels. Today, Breakwater is a 14‑person team scaling rapidly in close partnership with global venture builder Bifrost Studios . Role Overview We are hiring a Venture Associate to serve as the operational backbone of Breakwater. This is described internally as our most important and impactful hire. The role frees up the founders to focus on strategy, product, and fundraising by providing execution firepower and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Responsibilities Own and run studio‑level operational projects: build the execution hub, set the weekly cadence, and drive accountability across the team. Manage the full GTM pipeline: track every inbound and outbound lead, stage deals, assign next steps, and ensure nothing goes cold. Run weekly pipeline reviews and hand off warm opportunities to founders for closing. Keep all fundraising materials investor‑ready: pitch deck, one‑pager, metrics sheet, data room, and outreach tracker, updated and organized. Create SOPs, spreadsheets, briefs, and documentation that bring structure to a fast‑moving studio environment. Coordinate across teams, including overseas members, implementing daily stand‑ups and weekly planning to keep execution tight. Support venture validation and spin‑out execution for Breakwater’s portfolio companies. Requirements 1‑3 years of experience in an ops role at a fast‑paced startup (BizOps, Founder’s Associate, Chief of Staff, or similar). Strong communication skills and ability to act as connective tissue between teams, founders, and external stakeholders. High initiative and ownership mentality; operate without oversight and take accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Extreme proficiency in the startup ops toolstack: Notion, Slack, Asana, Google Suite, Figma, and similar tools. Willing, hungry attitude and genuine commitment to an intense work culture. Comfort with ambiguity, rapidly changing priorities, and detail‑oriented execution across multiple workstreams. High agency and ability to generate ideas beyond assigned tasks. Availability for late hours to coordinate with the overseas team when needed. Experience in consulting (especially MBB), investment banking, VC, or hospitality is a plus. Process Initial conversation to explore fit and background. Interview focused on execution approach, analytical thinking, and how you work with senior stakeholders. Case assessment involving a concrete operational or GTM problem relevant to studio operations. Final interview with founders and offer. Location Los Angeles (strong preference for in‑person; remote acceptable initially, open to anywhere for the right candidate) Closing Statement If you thrive in high‑ownership, high‑ambiguity environments and want to be the person who makes a fast‑growing PropTech studio actually run, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Breakwater