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About Cold Start VenturesCold Start Ventures partners with world-class founders to launch and scale category-defining startups at the intersection of healthcare and AI. Each company we incubate is backed by tier-1 VCs with $1.5M+ in committed day-one capital. Our ventures benefit from a tested playbook that drives a 6× higher survival rate to Series B than the industry average creating over $2B in portfolio value, including breakout successes such as 3Y Health and Berry Street.The RoleWere seeking a Head of Operations to own and scale Cold Starts internal operations while supporting the growing portfolio of venture-backed startups. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role suited for a dynamic operator with a finance or consulting background someone equally comfortable modeling cash flows, negotiating vendor agreements, and structuring multi-entity operations.This is an ideal fit for a former investment banker, management consultant, Chief of Staff, or business operations leader especially someone whos worked in VC-backed, early-stage, or high-growth environments and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day operations for Cold Start Ventures and provide operational support to incubated startupsOversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance from multi-entity structuring and capital allocation to vendor management and audit readinessDevelop and present partner- and investor-ready materials, including performance dashboards and partner updatesDrive special projects with founders including market analysis, fundraising processes, and GTM supportServe as a strategic partner to leadership on business development, venture structuring, and growth initiativesQualifications58+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, venture/business operations, or finance leadership rolesStrong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret data, manage budgets, and build scalable operational systemsProven experience operating in startup or early-stage environments, comfortable with rapid change and context-switchingExceptional communicator able to synthesize complex information for executives, founders, and investorsResourceful, execution-driven, and detail-oriented, with a track record of leading cross-functional initiativesBonus PointsExperience in healthcare, fintech, or AI-driven businessesFamiliarity with fund administration, venture capital, or legal opsMulti-entity or international operations experienceWhy Join Us?$2B+ portfolio value created including 3Y Health and Berry StreetTrue co-founder influence your voice, equity, and leadership directly shape our future companiesHigh autonomy and direct exposure to exceptional founders, investors, and early-stage buildingCompetitive compensation and equityReady to help us build the next generation of startups? Apply now.

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Head of Operations

2 weeks ago   Financial Services   New York City Full-time   $
About Cold Start VenturesCold Start Ventures partners with world-class founders to launch and scale category-defining startups at the intersection of healthcare and AI. Each compan...