Head of Venture Studio

About the Role
The company is a holding company that builds companies through interconnected entities: the company.co (the holding company), rthmc (the venture studio scaling technology companies), Interuum (the talent pool across the group), and the company Capital (the capital arm).
This role exists to allow the CEO to focus on high-level strategy while you take charge of the venture studio’s execution across the portfolio. You will be responsible for launching concurrent ventures, aiming for approximately ten live ventures by the end of 2027. You'll collaborate with a seasoned founder to ensure operational efficiency, allowing them to concentrate on capital, partnerships, and future opportunities rather than execution timing.
The ideal candidate is an operator who can decipher critical signals amid noise, recognize true entrepreneurs, and has the ability to recruit and motivate leadership for ventures at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities
Own the Machine

• Achieve fluency in the group’s operations, including all systems, ventures, and stage gates.
• Own the end-to-end operating system, ensuring every venture adheres to its M0 / M1 / M2 stage gates, with progress not dependent on momentum alone.
• Continuously improve the system as patterns emerge across the portfolio.
• Ensure adherence to the operational system is non-negotiable for all.

Own Venture Execution

• Drive the execution of Venture 001 and Venture 002 from readiness to launch, while planning and staging Venture 003.
• Independently make decisions on sequencing and prioritization of ventures before data displays suggest them.
• Ensure launches occur on time and per system standards, focusing on accountability rather than mere project tracking.
• Report on meaningful signals and identify risks early.

Recruit & Motivate Venture Leadership

• Attract and hire Venture CEOs (or EIRs) for existing and future ventures.
• Develop a compelling attract kit and compensation structure to secure top-tier founder-level talent.
• Provide the motivation and credibility necessary to keep venture leaders performing at a high pace.

Run the Control Center

• Oversee the operating cadence of the venture studio: annual planning, quarterly mapping, monthly plans, and weekly deliverables.
• Execute operations in ClickUp (or a suitable equivalent) with strict discipline, manage leadership calendars, and establish rhythms to sync the team.
• Identify any obstacles or delays proactively, addressing them before deadlines.
• Collaborate with growth and brand leads to ensure each venture has a strong digital presence at launch.

Build the Team & the AI Layer

• Assess hiring needs across the portfolio and collaborate with the Head of People to fulfill them effectively.
• Prioritize AI solutions before increasing headcount, enhancing the AI operating layer for improved oversight of multiple ventures.
• Assemble high-performing teams only when the portfolio justifies such investments.

Success Metrics
First 30 days

• Achieve fluency in group operations and identify any challenges or risks across Ventures 001 and 002.
• Establish a weekly operating rhythm across the portfolio.

By 90 days

• Have the company.co and all subsidiary websites and online presence established and live.
• Ensure execution of Ventures 001 and 002 is on track; plan and stage Venture 003.
• Implement a repeatable reporting framework and initiate the search for the first Venture CEO / EIR, complete with attract kit and compensation structure.

By 6 months

• Successfully placed venture leadership and streamlined hiring processes with the Head of People.
• Control center running smoothly with an ongoing, predictable rhythm across the portfolio.

By 12 months

• Ensure execution is driven by systems rather than CEO oversight.
• Launch multiple ventures faster than previous ones based on an established playbook, progressing towards ~10 live ventures by the end of 2027.
• Earn the CEO’s trust in decision-making regarding portfolio and resources based on your judgment without needing to check the underlying work.

Requirements
Must-Have Experience

• 6+ years of experience in startups, venture building, or general management, ideally across multiple companies.
• Proven capability as a fractional/portfolio COO, executing across multiple products or business lines simultaneously without substantial team support.
• Experience in taking at least one company or product from zero to launch independently.
• Exceptional operating discipline: structured progress management from annual to weekly, using ClickUp or similar tools, with early blocker escalation.
• Natural ability to distinguish important signals from distractions and identify true entrepreneurial talent.
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflows, adept at utilizing them to streamline processes.

Preferred Experience

• Background in a venture studio, startup holding company, private equity operating group, or similar multi-entity environment.
• Expertise in building or scaling a B2B SaaS company.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, and managing founder-level talent (CEOs, EIRs).
• Ability to build or direct a company's digital presence and brand from inception.
• Previous founder with a successful exit, now seeking to operate at the portfolio level.

Core Competencies
Operating Rigor

• Creating predictable execution systems.
• Effective calendar management and quick escalation of blockers among leadership.

Venture Judgment

• Skilled at evaluating live ventures, maintaining discipline at M0/M1/M2 gates for genuine progress.

Leadership Gravitas

• Capable of attracting and inspiring founder-caliber talent.
• Maintains high standards across teams for clarity and accountability.

Candidate Snapshot

• Operator with a founder’s mindset and multiple zero-to-one experiences.
• Proficient in AI as a fundamental capability, not just a tool for productivity.
• Able to own execution across a portfolio with significant autonomy.
• Driven by the desire to build, learn, and make a meaningful impact rather than seeking titles or hierarchical recognition.

Additional Information

• Fully remote position; no office, no commute—work where you are most productive.
• This role focuses on building and evolving the operating systems necessary for future ventures, rather than taking over an established company.
• Core collaboration hours are from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PST, ensuring overlap with the founding team.
• Contractor engagement with compensation in USD; detailed compensation information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.