Sustainability Scout - Brinc Accelerator Program - Freelance

Are you passionate about climate and agrifood tech entrepreneurship and seeking an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our planet? Do you have a keen eye for spotting exceptional talent and a desire to work with the most promising founders in the startup ecosystem? If so, then our Sustainability Scout program at Brinc might be the perfect fit for you!

About Brinc

Brinc is a global venture capital firm and accelerator program empowering innovative startups tackling global challenges. We focus on early-stage ventures with high-growth potential, providing funding, mentorship, and a network to fuel success. Our mission is to foster collaboration in carbon removal technologies but also invest in a range of sustainability-focused sectors. Brinc offers startups valuable resources like funding, mentorship, workshops, and connections to industry leaders, all designed to accelerate their journey and make a positive global impact.

About The Scout Program

Brinc's scout program connects individuals who actively engage with startups, offering opportunities to increase their global network with other scouts and within Brinc's ecosystem. Typical scouts may be venture partners, (former) founders, or recent graduates with relevant expertise looking for opportunities to transition into VC roles. This is a flexible working arrangement where participants source companies aligned to their schedule, with opportunities for increased engagement depending on your background and active support from Brinc's team

Expectations:

• Deep understanding of the climate tech and/or agrifood tech industries, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Proven ability to identify high-potential founders with innovative ideas that align with Brinc's evolving investment thesis
• Actively source and cultivate a robust network of relevant startups and founders within the sustainability space
• Champion Brinc externally, acting as an ambassador and promoting the program to relevant startups and founders in the climate tech and agrifood tech space
• Contribute to mapping out the landscape of Brinc's startup ecosystem across these key sustainability verticals
• Participate in regular check-ins with the Brinc team to discuss the status of potential startups. (Frequency to be determined)
• Maintain transparency regarding any potential co-investment or follow-on investment interests in startups you source
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Conduct thorough research and evaluate pitched ideas based on their potential impact, technological feasibility, and market fit
• Assist the investment team with Due Diligence processes (potential for learning opportunities)
• Proven ability to identify high-potential founders with innovative ideas that align with Brinc's investment thesis. This includes leveraging your existing network within the sustainability space to source promising leads
  
  
  

Compensation:

• Earn success-based compensation for identifying and sourcing startups that are accepted into the Brinc program
• Share in the future success of sourced startups through a profit-sharing arrangement
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Learning & Development: Gain valuable experience in identifying exceptional founders and evaluating startup ideas – a valuable skill for those interested in venture capital or founding their own startups in the future
• Exposure & Access: Be at the forefront of sustainability innovation by learning about the latest climate tech trends, particularly with regards to advanced materials, agrifood, and carbon removal. Gain access to a wide range of workshops with world-class speakers as part of Brinc's program activities
• Collaborative & Fun Environment: Join a fun and diverse global team dedicated to the success of Brinc and its portfolio companies
• Collaborative & Fun Environment: Join a fun and diverse global team dedicated to the success of Brinc and its portfolio companies
  
  
  

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs