Chief of Staff, Venture Creation

Who we are:

Diagram is a venture builder and early-stage investor in Fintech, Web3, AI, and ClimateTech. We've designed a unique platform for entrepreneurs who have a proven track-record and domain expertise to start their next business by combining access to venture capital investment, hands-on support, and access to a vast network of partners. Since 2016, Diagram has raised over $400M and launched and invested into 25+ companies. Our ecosystem is home to 200+ angel investors, an extended global network of corporate partners, investors, and builders. Diagram is part of Sagard, a global multi-strategy alternative investment platform.

What we are looking for: 

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to help the Venture Creation team function at top velocity and quality. You’ll work directly within the Venture Creation team to support our goal of launching 10+ companies a year across our 3 pods (Fintech, Web3 and AI, and ClimateTech). You’ll be a resource for the team at key steps in the process of creating a company, primarily helping them source customers/experts and source founders with the right tactics, tools and vendors. You’ll also own communications and KPI/budget tracking for the team. You’ll be an integral part of the team and interact on a daily basis with our ~12 idea leads as well as Partners and Principals leading each of the pods. 

You’ll report directly to Amelie Foz-Couture, Partner and co-lead of Diagram’s ClimateTech Fund, who has been leading Venture Creation at Diagram for the last 5+ years. 

This is a unique opportunity to join Diagram in a key role and learn how we create companies from scratch! We are looking for you to stay in this role for 18-24 months and then train your replacement as you move on to another role within Diagram or our broader ecosystem. 

What you’ll be doing:  

• Working with Venture Creation idea leads and pod leaders at two key steps of the process: sourcing customers and experts for research, and sourcing founder candidates - you’ll identify tactics, tools and best practices and provide hands-on support at these key steps 
• Tracking metrics, evaluating new tools and vendors and collecting internal and external best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Writing newsletters, updates and presentations about what the team is working on for a range of internal and external audiences to drive talent and commercial referrals from our ecosystem
• Managing projects and acting as a “quarterback” for key steps in our Venture Creation process

You’ll thrive in this role if you:  

• Are extremely organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Like wearing many hats
• Enjoy being the “glue” for the team, helping others, and constantly interacting with people (and don’t mind being pinged on slack every 5 minutes!) 
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills with an eye for storytelling and marketing
• Thrive in a very fast-paced environment and want to work with ambitious entrepreneurial people on a bold mission

You should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, or a related field 
• A track record of outstanding performance
• 1-3 years of work experience in a fast-paced, high performance environment 
• Proven entrepreneurial and self-starter mindset 
• Proven organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
• A positive attitude and an optimistic outlook

What we offer:

• Work alongside our Venture Creation team and its leaders, and have an opportunity to directly have an impact on something big, meaningful and different
• The opportunity to push yourself, learn quickly, and have ownership of various projects
• A unique high-growth startup environment and the opportunity to learn from the best in the venture capital industry
• Be a part of an ambitious and supportive team that will help you grow, and have a great experience
• Sponsorship and mentorship for career development

Strengths to listen for in Topgrading (based on role-specific skillset):

• Extremely organized and attention to detail (can they anticipate potential issues ahead of time, think about logistics / details, once something is on the to do list it never falls through the cracks) 
• Communication: strong writer and communicator, is able to clearly explain ideas, can represent Diagram externally
• Self-starter: displays ownership and initiative, is independent, able to manage themselves 
• Client service mentality: willing to do what’s necessary for the team, work hard and long hours, be able to respond to requests quickly
• Potential to be a culture carrier and gel well with the team

Applying at Diagram:

Diagram is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Diagram’s Ecosystem team may reach out to you about other possible opportunities you may be a fit for. We launch several new ventures each year in the Fintech, Insurtech, Web3, and ClimateTech space and are continually excited to talk to founders and top talent who want to join us.