1848 Ventures is hiring a
Venture Leader

Summary

Join our venture studio, 1848 Ventures, as a leader to drive the success of a pre-seed SaaS business in retail. You'll set the vision, lead market experimentation, accelerate growth, build and lead a team, and collaborate on product strategy.

Requirements

• Have deep experience in B2B SaaS, especially in leading cross-functional teams through growth phases
• Thrive in startup environments that demand rapid learning and adaptation, whether in familiar or new industries, and understand the challenges that come along with building 0-1 startups
• Are driven by data, unafraid to experiment, and always looking for the next opportunity to push boundaries and innovate
• Excel in setting strategic visions and narratives that inspire stakeholders and guide your team to success
• Build and develop high-performing teams, and lead by example, inspiring those around you to excel driving them toward a winning strategy
• Bring experience in leading a SaaS company through early traction to achieving significant ARR. You know how to find and define product market fit through iterative GTM strategies
• Possess the chops to quickly get up to speed in new industries, applying your expertise where it matters most
• Create and set a strategic vision that comes to life through clear priorities and effective resource allocation. You understand how to balance all aspects of the business to achieve sustained success
• Bring a balanced approach that considers all aspects of the business—from customer acquisition to product development, whether you’ve been deep in Growth/Revenue or Product Management

Responsibilities

• Set the Vision: Define the strategy, vision, and goals for the pre-seed venture
• Lead Market Experimentation: Spearhead ongoing B2B SaaS business model experiments and develop a GTM strategy
• Accelerate Growth: Develop, execute, and refine customer acquisition strategies to rapidly decrease CAC while increasing customer satisfaction
• Build & Lead: Assemble a small, high-performing team that you'll coach and develop
• Collaborate on Product Strategy: Translate the challenges your customers face into a compelling product vision that resonates and retains

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive program
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package