Build revenue engines and own go-to-market strategy for S32 portfolio companies, guiding them from early traction through scalable growth. The role involves shaping commercial direction, driving growth, and creating foundational sales and revenue processes in high-growth technology companies.
To further our commitment to driving the growth of S32’s portfolio companies, we’re looking for Founding GTM Leads to join companies across our portfolio. These leaders will build revenue engines from the ground up and own go-to-market strategy from early traction through scalable growth.
If you are motivated to make a meaningful impact, help shape a company’s commercial direction, and accelerate your career in a high-growth environment, we would love to connect and explore potential opportunities.
About us: S32 is a venture capital firm investing at the frontiers of technology. Founded by Bill Maris, the team has deep experience building iconic companies. Our goal is to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of transformative technologies that improve the human condition. We invest across the full spectrum of technology, including artificial intelligence, enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, quantum computing, computational biology, and biotechnology.
The base pay range for this role is $140,000 – $240,000 per year.
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