Venture Associate – AI & Decentralized Infrastructure
Role:
Source, diligence, and close early-stage investments in AI-native technologies, decentralized protocols, developer platforms, and compute infrastructure. Work side-by-side with founders post-investment on strategy, hiring, product roadmap, and scaling operations.
Skills & Requirements:
2–4 years in venture capital, startup operations, or technical role (engineering/product background strongly preferred)
Deep understanding of AI models, blockchain infrastructure, open-source ecosystems, and compute markets
Proven ability to build founder networks and spot asymmetric opportunities early
Exceptional analytical skills, written/verbal communication, and comfort with high-uncertainty decisions
Self-starter who moves fast and doesn’t need hand-holding
Salary:
$150,000 – $220,000 USD base + meaningful carry + equity upside + full benefits
Description:
Sirex.vc backs visionary founders redefining the open digital economy with asymmetric, high-conviction bets. We move at startup speed and expect the same from our team. As Venture Associate you’ll be on the front lines hunting the next 100x opportunities in AI, crypto infra, and compute — while rolling up your sleeves to help portfolio companies win. High risk. Zero apologies. If you live for the thrill of early-stage tech and want to build the future instead of just funding it, we want to talk.
