Startup Scout / Networking Partner

Responsibilities

• Identify and source startups aligned with SDG Venture Lab’s focus areas through scouting tools, databases, and networks.
• Discover potential co-founders, advisors, industry experts, and key team members relevant to ventures.
• Conduct screening calls with startup teams to assess founder quality, communication skills, and alignment with Lab standards.
• Evaluate startups using a structured scorecard system (strategic fit, founder potential, market opportunity).
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with startup founders.
• Develop and expand a personal network of startups and ecosystem players relevant to SDG Venture Lab’s focus.
• Actively participate in niche conferences, meetups, and events to represent the Lab and source pipeline opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience with startup/VC databases and tools (Crunchbase, PitchBook, Dealroom, Tracxn).
• Prior experience in startup scouting or venture analysis.
• Understanding of venture studios, VC funds, and accelerator operations.
• Fluent Russian and C1 English (written and spoken).
• Skills sourcing information from open sources (LinkedIn, Google, Crunchbase, communities, events).
• Strong networking abilities for building trust and long-term relationships.
• Ability to design and apply scorecards for evaluating startups and founders.

Benefits

• Remote opportunity; work from anywhere
• 28 calendar days vacation per year
• 7 wellness days per year
• Bonuses up to $5000 for referrals
• Full payment for professional training, conferences, and meetings
• Corporate discount for English lessons
• Health benefits (up to $1000 per year if not eligible for corporate plan)
• Workplace organization support; reimbursement for coworking/office equipment
• Internal gamified gratitude system: bonuses convertible to time off, merch, team building, massage certificates, and more

About the Company

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the world’s third-largest social discovery company, uniting 60+ brands and 500 million users by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG’s portfolio includes leading platforms powered by AI, gaming mechanics, and video streaming. SDG invests globally in IT startups and brings together 1200 professionals who work remotely from diverse international locations, including the UAE. SDG achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™ in August 2024, highlighting its commitment to trust, pride, and camaraderie.