• Serve as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and operational force multiplier for Sonatype’s Go-To-Market (GTM) executive leadership. • Align strategic priorities, drive cross-functional execution across Marketing, Product, and Sales. • Manage GTM operational cadence, ensuring leadership's vision translates into measurable business growth. • Establish, manage, and continuously optimize the operating cadence across the Marketing, Sales, and Product organizations. • Drive completion of key cross-functional strategic initiatives.

• Als Founders Associate Intern arbeitest du direkt an der Seite unserer Gründer. • Du bist kein klassischer Praktikant, der nur zuschaut – du bist vom ersten Tag an voll involviert, trägst Eigenverantwortung und gestaltest die Zukunft von Project Bay aktiv mit. • Strategisches Wachstum: Du analysierst neue Märkte und Standorte in Europa und lieferst die Entscheidungsgrundlage für unsere Expansion. • Business Development & Sales: Du unterstützt uns dabei, neue B2B-Kunden und Partner zu gewinnen, bereitest Termine vor und begleitest die Gründer in strategischen Meetings. • Investor Relations & Fundraising: Du hilfst bei der Erstellung von professionellen Präsentationen (Pitch Decks) und Reports für Investoren und Partner. • Prozessoptimierung: Du spürst Ineffizienzen in unseren täglichen Abläufen auf, testest neue (AI-)Tools und hilfst uns, als Organisation smarter zu skalieren.

• AI-powered automation • Designing, building and scaling automations that make internal processes and B2B customer setups scalable • Developing AI-powered tools and processes to increase efficiency and product quality • Customer support — you will support Customer Support, including through innovative AI-driven processes • Analyzing user KPIs, learning and engagement funnels, and investment conversions with banking partners • Deriving data-driven recommendations for product and feature prioritization — especially in the context of AI personalization • Close collaboration with Engineering and Content to develop AI features, learning paths and personalization logic • Supporting the operationalization of AI models and internal AI agents that further optimize our B2B platform

Role Description We are looking for a Chief of Staff to work directly with the Founder & General Partner to help build and scale the firm from the ground up. This role will focus on strategic execution, fundraising support, investment operations, and ecosystem development, helping grow 16VC across the UK, USA, and globally. You will act as a strategic partner to the founder, helping shape the firm during its early stage and ensuring smooth coordination across investors, founders, fellowship partners, and internal initiatives. Key Responsibilities - Strategic Support - Work directly with the Founder to execute key strategic initiatives - Conduct research on startup ecosystems, emerging technologies, and venture opportunities - Support deal sourcing and investment pipeline management - Investment & SPV Operations - Assist with deal-by-deal investments through SPVs and sidecar structures - Coordinate with founders, investors, and legal teams during investment processes - Support investor updates and reporting - Fundraising & Investor Relations - Support fundraising activities for SPVs and investment opportunities - Assist with LP outreach, investor communications, and syndicate coordination - Prepare materials such as pitch decks, investment memos, and investor updates - Founder Fellowship & Network Coordination - Help operate and grow the 16VC Founder Fellowship program - Coordinate with mentors, partners, and network contributors supporting the fellowship - Manage communication with fellows and assist with onboarding and programming - Support fellowship events, workshops, and founder community initiatives - Operations & Execution - Improve internal workflows and operational systems - Manage partnerships and ecosystem relationships - Support venture studio and community initiatives - Travel & Founder Engagement - Travel occasionally to meet founders, attend startup events, and build relationships within the ecosystem - Represent 16VC at founder gatherings, demo days, and industry events - Ability and willingness to travel internationally is preferred - Special Projects - Lead initiatives that help scale the firm globally - Build internal infrastructure, processes, and documentation as the firm grows Qualifications - 3–7 years experience in startups, venture capital, consulting, or strategy roles - Strong interest in venture capital, startups, and emerging technologies - Excellent communication, research, and project management skills - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment - Strong organizational and analytical skills Requirements - Experience with venture funds, SPVs, syndicates, or startup fundraising (Bonus) - Experience working with founder communities, accelerators, or fellowship programs (Bonus) - Background in finance, product, or startup operations (Bonus) Benefits - Fully remote work environment - Access to WeWork locations globally for meetings and workspace - Wise Business card provided for approved business expenses and travel - Opportunity to help build a venture firm from the ground up - Direct exposure to venture investing and startup ecosystems - Work closely with founders across UK, USA, and global markets - Competitive compensation and performance incentives