Advisor - Investor Relations

We are entering a focused fundraising phase and are looking for an Advisor — Investor Relations to help us re-engage our existing investor network, build a new pipeline of aligned seed investors (VCs + Angels welcome), and drive a consistent cadence of high-quality investor meetings. This includes measuring our conversion rates and progress toward our fundraising goals.

This is a highly execution-oriented role for someone who has done this before—who understands the mechanics, psychology, and operational discipline required to support an early-stage raise.

During the interview process you will propose items to include in a paid 2-week sprint which will constitute the final hiring “experience” – where you can both deliver immediate value and outcomes (eg: by the end of your first day) as well as assess the ongoing needs of the Investor Relations process and our CRM (Hub Spot), and propose a broader plan of action and improvement – a 30/60/90 day plan you will present after you conclude the 2-week sprint.

• (1) Opening
• Can start immediately
• Target milestone: materially increased investor meeting cadence as soon as January 5
• Reports To:
  
  CEO (Michael Barnes)

• 10 hours per week
• Ceiling negotiable based on impact and availability
• Flexible schedule, with responsiveness during business hours as needed
• This role is outcome-driven, not time-clock-driven

• $25–$50/hour
  , commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to revisit scope and compensation based on performance and fundraising progress

• Re-engage 100+ investors who have previously participated in our fundraising process or invested
• Build a new, stage-appropriate investor funnel (seed stage; $25k–$1M+ checks) via warm introductions
• Achieve a steady cadence of ~8 booked investor meetings per week
• Operationalize the entire investor pipeline in Hub Spot CRM
  , with clear visibility and momentum

• Build and manage Viva’s Investor Relations pipeline in Hub Spot
• Ensure clean data, clear stages, and disciplined follow-up
• Track outreach, intros, meetings, notes, and next steps with rigor

• Thoughtfully re-activate 100+ known investors and prior participants
• Frame outreach as advice-giving conversations
  , not transactional asks
• Coordinate timely scheduling, prep, and follow-ups

• Identify new angels and VCs aligned with:
• Pre-seed / seed stage
• $25k–$1M+ check sizes
• Proactively surface mutual connections and request warm introductions
• Work closely with the CEO to prioritize outreach and sequencing

• Convert outbound and intro-based engagement into 8+ meetings per week
• Schedule and manage:
• Pre-meeting preparation
• Post-meeting debriefs
• Clear, timely follow-ups
• Reduce friction and cognitive load for the CEO wherever possible

• Willing and comfortable using calls and texts (when appropriate) to:
• Prompt introductions
• Nudge scheduling
• Maintain momentum
• This role requires moving beyond social media / email comfort zones

• Direct experience supporting or leading pre-seed and/or seed fundraising (multiple times with references)
• Well-networked with angels, micro-VCs, and early-stage funds
• Strong operational instincts; you naturally bring order to messy processes
• Experience working inside Hub Spot CRM
• High follow-through and responsiveness
• Willingness to do real execution work—not just strategy

• Demonstrated ability to secure warm investor introductions quickly
• Prior experience acting as a founder’s “right hand” during…