Operating Principle

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

• Location : Remote (Must work within PST or EST time zones)
• Hours : 40hrs / week

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Job Overview

Kinship Ventures is seeking an Operating Principal to spearhead and manage all activities related to investment opportunities from early-stage discovery through close and post-investment execution. This role is central to how Kinship evaluates deals, structures investments, supports portfolio companies, and communicates with founders, partners, and LPs.

If you operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy, driving deal operations, diligence, financial modeling, and fund communications while serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership, you are exactly what we are looking for.

Key Responsibilities 1. Deal Sourcing & Investment Operations

2. Diligence, Research & Market Analysis

3. Financial Modeling & Deal Documentation

4. Stakeholder Communication & Fund Reporting

5. Portfolio & Partner Support

6. Operations, Vendors & Fund Infrastructure

What We Are Looking For

Preferred

Job Details

Submit your application here - 82397 / IJWOQDLG1NI3M9DPQS

Note : We are not considering applications from agencies or recruiters at this time. Only individual candidates will be reviewed.

About Us Kinship Ventures

Kinship Ventures is a unique team of seasoned entrepreneurs, founders, and investors with deep expertise across consumer technology (edtech, healthtech), Web3, and CPG (Beauty, Essentials, Wellness & Food). Together, the founders have a proven track record of being at the forefront of emerging categories and opportunities. We take a Zeitgeist-appropriate approach to capitalism , bringing diversity and inclusion to the cap table by deploying our access to elevate voices that have been historically marginalized. This includes founders, operators, and LPs who identify as POC, LGBTQIA+, and women.

Kinship Ventures Culture

At Kinship Ventures, we are committed to bringing diversity and inclusion to the cap table by deploying our privilege and access to uplift voices that have been historically marginalized. This includes working with and supporting notable LPs who identify as minorities. We take a long-term view of relationships because we are fundamentally in the relationship business.

We value EQ as highly as IQ — being able to read the room, listen actively, and communicate thoughtfully is essential. We are dedicated to hiring exceptional talent and believe that diversity of experience, background, and perspective makes us stronger. Kinship Ventures proudly hires candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Learn more about Kinship Ventures here :

We Operate Under Founder Mode

Kinship is built on a Founder Mode mindset—an operating system rooted in ownership, strategic thinking, and execution at speed. Here, we look for people who take initiative, think like entrepreneurs, and use tools like AI to optimize how work gets done. But Founder Mode isnt about going alone—its about working within high-trust, collaborative teams where contribution matters more than control. We value creativity, resourcefulness, and clear communication. If youre driven by impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and believe in scaling through systems, not stress—this is the place for you.

AI Mindset & Continuous Innovation

We operate with an AI-first mindset and look for people who use technology to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. AI is part of our everyday work, and we expect new hires to support a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. We value people who :

Our long-term vision is clear : AI will become the standard for creative teams, and we stay ahead by investing early and integrating it deeply into our workflows. We don't believe AI replaces human work or creative instincts, it enhances them by making our output more efficient and scalable.

Benefits of Working Here

We believe in building a company that works for you — not the other way around. That means freedom, tools, and culture that support both your creativity and your execution. We offer :

Be Part of the Future of Work

Currently, Kinship Ventures is a lean team of fewer than ten people, growing rapidly. We are looking to add exceptional individuals with backgrounds in investment, finance, or business operations who are motivated to make a meaningful impact in the investing ecosystem.

Trolley AI is the intelligence layer powering Kinship Ventures and its network of brands, investments, and co-built companies. It's the control room for founder-led execution—uniting creative vision and operational rigor in one integrated platform.