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Summary

• We’re hiring two Associates to join the team! As our firm grows, we are hiring two Associates to join our investment team to help with sourcing, selection, and stewardship of investments
• Apprenticeship format with long-term opportunity. While the program is two-years, exceptional employees will have the opportunity to be promoted
• Apply here. Our application takes about 45 minutes and cannot be saved mid-flight

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing

• Be responsible for top of funnel activity
• Handle all inbound in a timely fashion
• Conduct outbound to startups, directly on a consistent basis
• Stimulate referrals by building meaningful relationships with VCs
• Take ownership of the Deal Flow newsletter sent primarily to Associates at other firms
• Be proactive in driving brand awareness
• Be responsible for writing and editing the Dynamo Dispatch newsletter
• Find creative ways to build both Dynamo and their personal brand to be the “go to” for supply chain technology investments
• Represent Dynamo at events and conferences

Selection

• Collaborate with Partners to deep dive and diligence a startup
• Fill out Collaborate with Partners to evaluate prospective investments using our framework that we’ve developed
• Coordinate follow up sessions with the founding team and formulate questions based on priority areas with the input of the Partners
• Take thorough notes throughout the entire deep dive and diligence process
• Undertake primary research to develop and communicate opinions on key topic areas that are both of interest to you and relevant to Dynamo’s investment scope
• Have a thoughtful framework to conduct research using the Dynamo network
• Comfortable conducting primary research which may include user interviews, observing live operations, and finding creative research strategies
• Clearly articulate it in an appropriate medium- blog post, slides, etc

Stewardship

• Offer tactical support to founding teams in the portfolio
• Under the guidance of a Partner help founders across a variety of areas including investor relations, board meeting preparation, and sales
• Develop relevant content for the Portfolio Portal
• Build and tap into a network of subject matter experts across the corporate landscape
• Host working sessions with corporates to further understand their needs and enrich the relationship
• Facilitating introductions between startups relevant corporates in the Dynamo network
• Attending industry events to learn and network

Key Requirements

• 2-3 years of professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree is required
• Professional, confident, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented self-starter
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while exercising good judgment
• Excited to spend time finding and building relationships with founders. Equally comfortable building relationships with other VCs as well as corporates
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google applications (Gmail, Slides, Docs, Google Drive)
• Familiarity with Notion and Slack is a bonus
• Remote candidates are welcome (option to relocate to Chattanooga, TN)
• Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:
• Conducted robust analysis and had to clearly communicate their views
• Made presentations to/for executive teams
• Written and communicated in a persuasive way

Key Qualities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle tasks with little or no direction
• Consistently deliver high quality work product
• Focused on outcomes/getting stuff done
• An ability to simplify otherwise complex topics
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Eager to learn on the job
• Have strong commercial and common sense
• An ability to take constructive feedback
• Team player with zero ego
• Balanced IQ/EQ with strong self-awareness
• “Data-informed” rather than data-led
• Capable of forming opinions AND sharing them
• Excited about the supply chain!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Contribution to Dynamo’s SIMPLE retirement plan
• Eligible to participate in our Carried Interest plan
• Annual matched contribution to a non-profit of your choice
• A stipend to set up your home office to be comfortable and productive
• Monthly stipends for:
• Gym or health club membership
• Education and learning (books, online courses, etc)
• Meals and coffee
• Paid holidays
• Unlimited vacation
• Regular travel to both domestic and international for Dynamo-related work

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