Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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.

Responsibilities

Spearhead all activities around deal opportunities from early-stage discovery through close and beyond
Determine which deals align strategically and financially with Kinship Ventures
Own the implementation and execution of successfully sourced deals
Manage the full investment lifecycle including sourcing, diligence, execution, and follow-through
Conduct market research on trends, emerging categories, and industry momentum
Source targets and prospects for potential investments and partnerships
Develop investment theses around targeted industries and opportunities
Sit in on interviews and conduct diligence from a cultural and values-based perspective
Prepare and update financial models to support diligence and investment decision-making
Draft term sheets, offer letters, and other deal operations materials
Maintain clear documentation and tracking across active and closed deals
Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including founders, artists, venture partners, LPs, and C-level leadership
Draft investment memos, partner memos, and ongoing deal status updates
Write and distribute bi-weekly updates to keep all parties informed on projects and initiatives
Produce quarterly LP updates and manage ongoing fund communications
Support portfolio companies with guidance and direction from the senior team
Track PR and marketing efforts of partners and LPs
Monitor founder and LP sentiment, news, and relevant updates on a weekly basis
Manage external service providers, including corporate attorneys, investment advisor attorneys, audit and accounting partners, compliance, and insurance
Own deal pipeline management, CRM tracking, and outreach related to LP research
Manage GP events, LP gatherings, and founder forums
Oversee founder and LP communications, including newsletters and Google Groups

Skills

3–7 years of experience in project management, business operations, product operations, or a similar role
Proven ability to run complex projects from start to successful completion
Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skills
Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and drive outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences
Experience in VC, Corporate VC, or portfolio management
Background in consulting, CPG, investing, investment banking, or entertainment
Familiarity with managing LP relationships and fund-level communications

Benefits

Work from anywhere
Flexible schedule and time off — no micromanaging
Direct collaboration with the Founder
Access to top-tier AI tools (Perplexity, ChatGPT, ClickUp Brain and more)
Clear path for long term career growth
A supportive company culture grounded in ownership and prioritizing progress over perfection

Company Overview

Trolley AI is the control room for founder-led execution—uniting creative vision and operational rigor in one integrated platform. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.withtrolley.ai/.

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