As a Talent Investor, you will identify and back the world's most ambitious founders before they even have a company. You will scout high-potential individuals from elite institutions and industry-leading firms, evaluating their technical edge and leadership potential to build the next generation of global technology giants from scratch.
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Talent Investor at Entrepreneurs First
Are you a high-performer at a top-tier firm like McKinsey, Goldman, or Google looking to pivot into venture capital? Join the world's leading talent investor and help build the next generation of tech giants from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the start of the founder journey, scouting and backing elite talent before they even have a company. If you have a knack for identifying raw potential and want to work alongside the best in the ecosystem, this is your next move.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Entrepreneurs First
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals51-200 employees
World-leading talent investor and venture builder backed by Reid Hoffman and Greylock Partners
What you'll do
What you will do
- Source and select high-potential individuals from elite tracks like strategy consulting, big tech, and institutional elite programs.
- Cultivate a deep pipeline of future founders by building relationships with high-IQ talent across Europe’s top universities and industries.
- Support founders in the ideation phase, helping them stress-test business models and find their ideal co-founders during the program.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses 1-2 years of experience at a top-tier firm such as McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, or a Tier 1 growth equity fund.
- Demonstrates an exceptional ability to identify "edge" in individuals and has a passion for early-stage venture capital and company building.
- Has a background from a prestigious UK or European university or has participated in elite tracks like the Civil Service Fast Stream.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Sit at the absolute top of the venture funnel, influencing the creation of unicorns before they are even founded.
- Work alongside a high-caliber team with backgrounds from McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and top-tier VC firms like Index and Accel.
- Gain unparalleled access to the European tech ecosystem and a global network of world-class mentors and co-investors.
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