NewsBreak · 1 month ago
Venture Builder, NewsBreak AI Innovation
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $280K/yr
3+ years expNewsBreak is a Content Intelligence platform that delivers personalized local news powered by advanced AI. They are seeking a dynamic Venture Builder to source AI deals, build relationships within the startup community, and support portfolio companies' growth trajectories.
Advertising PlatformsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Content CreatorsSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Actively source deals and manage our pipeline. Build relationships across startups, venture capital firms, startup accelerators, and other ecosystem partners
Lead diligence and execute deals by evaluating thesis fit, financial models, leadership quality, business execution, and other relevant variables
Serve as committed partner to portfolio teams as they navigate the entrepreneurial journey. Discern what makes portfolio companies unique and how NewsBreak can support their growth trajectories through technical enablement (user acquisition, product-led growth, monetization etc.)
Lead internal firm operations, including quarterly reporting, fund administration, marketing efforts, portfolio gatherings, annual meetings, and platform operations
Qualification
Required
Computer Science, Engineering, or any hard sciences degree (undergraduate, masters or PhD) from top tier University
3+ year of software engineering, ML engineering experience; Founder experience preferred
Progressive business experience in early-stage venture investing or recent graduate from top-tier MBA
Existing network in the San Francisco Bay Area's startup ecosystem
Founder's mindset, builder's mentality and strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills and strong executive presence with an ability to present thoughtful input to decision-making
Passion for innovative technologies and artificial intelligence, with a strong pulse on key trends, themes and players
Preferred
Founder experience
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Options
Company
NewsBreak
NewsBreak is the leading platform that connects people with the information that truly matters, through technology
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NewsBreak has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (28)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (10)
2021 (18)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$147.6MKey Investors
Francisco Partners
2021-01-07Series C· $115M
2019-09-26Series B· $11M
2017-05-11Series B· $7.6M
Leadership Team
Jeff Zheng
Founder & CEO — we are hiring!
Corey Frankel
Strategic Partner Manager
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase