StartEngine

Business Development Lead

StartEngine  •  Remote  •  21 days ago
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Job Description

About StartEngine
StartEngine is the FinTech powerhouse driving the future of fundraising and alternative investing. StartEngine was founded by Howard Marks, the co-founder of Activision (now valued at over $75B), with the goal of helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by removing funding barriers. Howard partnered with co-founder Ron Miller, a veteran entrepreneur and early advocate of equity crowdfunding, to build a platform that democratizes access to capital. In 2020, StartEngine welcomed Shark Tank judge and serial entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) as Strategic Advisor and Investor. Since its inception, StartEngine has helped over 550 companies raise more than $1.5B from retail investors, with investments starting at as little as $100.
Why merely back a company when you can own a piece of it?
As a Startup Sourcing Associate, you’ll be responsible for discovering and engaging early-stage and growth-stage companies that could raise capital on StartEngine.
This is a top-of-funnel, lead-generation role — you’ll be researching the startup landscape, finding promising companies, and sparking conversations with founders to gauge their interest in raising on our platform. Once a company is interested, you’ll introduce them to our Account Executive team to take it from there.
This position is perfect for someone who loves the startup ecosystem, enjoys networking with founders, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Do

  • Identify high-potential startups through online research, funding databases, news outlets, pitch competitions, and accelerator networks

  • Engage founders and leadership teams via LinkedIn, email, and other creative channels to introduce StartEngine

  • Qualify opportunities and schedule intro meetings for our Senior Sales (AE) team

  • Build relationships with accelerators, incubators, and venture programs to create ongoing deal flow

  • Monitor trends in venture capital and private markets to stay ahead of emerging opportunities

  • Collaborate with sales and marketing to refine messaging and outreach strategies

  • Maintain accurate records of outreach and pipeline activity in our CRM

Who You Are

  • 1–3 years of experience in business development, venture scouting, or startup outreach
  • FINRA series 7,63 required
  • Deep interest in the startup world, venture capital, or early-stage investing (absolutely required)
  • Excellent written communication and persistence — you know how to get founders’ attention
  • Resourceful and creative in sourcing leads — you love finding new ways to identify potential partners
  • Organized and proactive, comfortable working independently and meeting ambitious goals
  • Familiarity with platforms like Crunchbase, PitchBook, AngelList, or LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus

Perks & Benefits

  • 100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision - pick your own plan
  • Generous Equity package
  • Unlimited PTO and sick days
  • Paid WeWork Usage (optional)
  • 100% Remote
  • Team Off-sites and Celebration Dinners
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
  • 401K program
  • Flexible hours
  • Be part of one of the fastest growing parts of the FinTech Industry
  • A chance to work with a highly profitable and rapidly expanding startup (not VC funded)
StartEngine

About StartEngine

StartEngine is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., where everyday people can find and invest in early-growth companies and startups, as well as a variety of alternative assets and collectibles. StartEngine has hosted over 1,100 successful funding rounds between Reg. CF and Reg. A+ combined through StartEngine’s funding portal and broker dealer, from a community of over 1,000,000 strong. Based in Los Angeles, the company was created in 2014 by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and Ron Miller.

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**“StartEngine" refers to StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. StartEngine operates 5 wholly owned subsidiaries, StartEngine Capital, LLC, StartEngine Primary, LLC, StartEngine Secure, LLC, StartEngine Private LLC, and StartEngine Assets, LLC. Unless otherwise indicated, Regulation Crowdfunding offerings are offered through StartEngine Capital LLC, an SEC-registered funding portal and FINRA member; brokerage services, including Regulation A+ and Regulation D offerings, brokerage accounts, and securities trading through StartEngine Secondary (a SEC-regulated alternative trading system, operated by StartEngine Primary, LLC), are offered through StartEngine Primary, LLC, a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and FINRA/SIPC; and transfer agent services are offered through StartEngine Secure, LLC, an SEC registered transfer agent. StartEngine Assets LLC is an asset manager for StartEngine Collectibles Fund I LLC which offers Regulation A+ offerings in collectibles (e.g., fine art, wine) through the StartEngine platform.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
2014
Website
startengine.com
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