Position: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Remote
Category: Flexible, Part-time (15 hours) to Full-time (40 hours)
Compensation: Commission + Equity (Commission 5%, will consider 5-7% or lower %)
Welcome to the forefront of transformational change. At SOULCHI, we are driven by a vision that blends virtues-based leadership, conscious growth, and a commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As an equity-based startup team member, you're not just joining a team; you're embarking on a journey to shape a more harmonious and sustainable world. We believe that true progress stems from the fusion of innovation and values, and that's exactly what you'll find here – a dynamic environment where your talents will thrive, your ideas will flourish, and your impact will resonate far beyond. Join us in rewriting the narrative of leadership and making a lasting difference that echoes through generations.
Role Overview:
Chief Financial Officer, with a primary focus in fundraising, you will be responsible for developing and executing a robust fundraising strategy tailored to SOULCHI's objectives and market positioning. This includes identifying and engaging with potential investors such as angel investors and venture capitalists, crafting compelling pitch decks and executive summaries, and coaching the founding team on effective pitch delivery. You will leverage your established network and cultivate new relationships within the investment community, guiding SOULCHI through due diligence processes and negotiations to secure favorable funding terms. Market research and analysis will underpin your strategy, validating SOULCHI's value proposition and positioning it strategically in the startup ecosystem. Your role demands strong communication, analytical prowess, and a deep understanding of startup dynamics, complemented by integrity, passion for innovation, and a proactive entrepreneurial mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Fundraising Strategy: Craft and implement a comprehensive pre-seed fundraising strategy tailored to SOULCHI's goals and market positioning.
- Investor Outreach: Identify, research, and reach out to potential investors, including angel investors, venture capitalists, and other sources of early-stage funding.
- Pitch Development: Assist in developing compelling pitch decks, executive summaries, and other fundraising materials.
- Pitch Delivery: Coach the founding team on effective pitch delivery and investor communication.
- Networking: Leverage existing network and build new relationships with potential investors and strategic partners.
- Due Diligence: Guide company through the due diligence process, ensuring all necessary documentation and information are prepared and presented professionally.
- Negotiation: Assist in negotiating terms with investors to secure favorable funding agreements.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to support fundraising efforts and validate SOULCHI's value proposition.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Proven track record of successfully raising pre-seed or early-stage funding for startups, with verifiable past achievements.
- Network: Established network of angel investors, venture capitalists, and other potential funding sources.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the startup ecosystem and investment landscape.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to evaluate market conditions, competition, and startup viability.
- Project Management: Effective execution of fundraising activities.
- Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate investment terms and conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Advanced Degree: MBA or other relevant advanced degrees.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in fundraising, such as CFRE, CAP, FCP.
- SDG Expertise: Specific experience in SDG industry.
- Mentorship: Experience in mentoring or coaching startup founders on fundraising and business development.
Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive, results-oriented approach with a strong understanding of startup challenges and opportunities.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with investors, founders, and other stakeholders.
- Integrity: High ethical standards and integrity in all dealings and negotiations.
- Passion: Genuine passion for startups and innovation, with a commitment to helping early-stage companies succeed.
Compensation Opportunity: Competitive commission structure + Equity incentives until break-even.
As part of the SOULCHI team, you'll take part in our equity-based compensation model + commission, aligning your success with the success of our business. After much research we have found the fairest equity model for a startup. We use the Slicing Pie model. First phase is equity-based only, which we are currently in. Equity calculations move dynamically based on your fair market rate and actual number of hours worked. In the second phase, which happens at the break-even point, the equity freezes at each member's current earned percentage and compensation switches to salary + benefits. Your equity percentage gets paid out annually as part of the profit sharing. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to own a piece of the future.
We request you only apply for this position if you believe an equity-based model is the perfect fit for you. A more detailed explanation from the professor who created the model can be found Youtube, "Pie Slicer Equity Split Software" by Slicing Pie.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognize that each individual has unique scheduling needs. As such, we offer flexibility in working hours for the Freelance Pre-Seed Fundraising Consultant role, with the opportunity to work anywhere between 15 to 40 hours per week, depending on the candidate's availability and suitability for the role.
Thank you for considering SOULCHI as your future employer.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your alignment with our mission and the value you can bring to our team. Join our passionate team and be part of a transformative journey to spread virtues, create social impact, and contribute to a more loving and peaceful world. Together, we can harness the power of technology to bring the truth of oneness to the center of societies worldwide.
