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VC Partnerships Lead

Menlo Ventures Portfolio

New York, NY · full time · Mid

$215,000 – $300,000

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role leads Anthropic's strategy for engaging startups with their AI technology, building partnerships with venture firms and accelerators, and designing programs that drive adoption of Claude among founders. It suits experienced growth or partnerships professionals who understand the startup ecosystem and can operate independently across sales, marketing, and product alignment.

Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • 7+ years in partnerships, founder/operator, growth, or technical GTM roles
  • Deep understanding of startup ecosystem and AI/ML technology landscape
  • Relationships with VCs or accelerator partnership experience
  • Ability to build programs from zero to one
  • Proven execution of complex cross-functional go-to-market programs
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort with fast-paced environments and ambiguity
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

  • Founded a company or led product at high-growth startup
  • Direct experience with top-tier venture firms like Y Combinator or a16z
  • Technical background with coding experience or AI/ML familiarity
  • Developer advocate or developer relations experience
  • Familiarity with large language models and generative AI applications
  • Existing relationships with VCs, accelerators, and entrepreneurial communities

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