Venture Associate

Organization:
moVE (Meritrium OmniVentures)

Location:
Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid: Mainly Remote + Occasional Field Work)

Type:
Equity-Based Contributor (Vesting)

Commitment:
Part-time (approx. 15 hours/week)

About moVE (Meritrium OmniVentures)

moVE (Meritrium OmniVentures) builds and launches early-stage digital and AI-enabled ventures. Our teams operate with speed, creativity, and discipline as we bring new platforms from concept to market across multiple verticals, and including mobility, marketplaces, education, and AI-driven services.

We are now assembling the core group that will help us launch our next platform in the autotech and car-care space. This is a hands-on venture-building role with the opportunity to grow into a
Venture Lead
or
Venture Officer
as the business advances.

Role Overview

The
Venture Associate / Venture Partner
will play a foundational role in helping the team launch, shape, and grow the new platform. This position blends
market outreach, product validation, digital marketing, relationship building, and early-stage operations
.

It is ideal for someone who enjoys building things from scratch, working closely with founders, and earning long-term ownership through meaningful contribution.

You will work in a
hybrid GTA model
, mixing mainly remote work with very limited and occasional on-the-ground activities (meeting service providers, gathering insights, supporting customer validation).

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Launch & Early Operations

• Support day-to-day tasks involved in preparing the platform for launch
• Assist in refining service offerings, user flows, and the early customer journey
• Help shape onboarding processes for drivers, service providers, and partners

2. Service-Provider & Stakeholder Engagement (B2B)

• Build relationships with mechanics, mobile technicians, detailers, and related providers
• Conduct field visits when needed across the GTA
• Gather real-world insights from partners to improve the product and experience
• Assist in creating outreach materials and maintaining a strong service-provider pipeline

3. Digital Marketing & Brand Activation

• Contribute to digital campaigns, social presence, and early brand awareness
• Help research audience behaviour and test key messaging
• Support launch content, email sequences, landing pages, and onboarding materials

4. Product & Customer Discovery

• Participate in user interviews and early testing
• Capture insights that drive product decisions
• Translate pain points and feedback into actionable notes for the team

5. Strategic Input & Venture Development

• Prepare briefs, reports, and competitive analysis
• Contribute to weekly meetings, planning discussions, and growth reviews
• Offer input on pricing, positioning, and early growth strategies

Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who is:

• Motivated to help launch a new venture from the ground up
• Confident speaking with service providers and external stakeholders
• Comfortable mixing remote work with occasional GTA field meetings
• Strong in communication, research, and relationship building
• Curious about mobility, marketplaces, automotive services, or digital platforms
• Energetic, dependable, and committed to consistent weekly contribution
• Excited about earning equity for long-term involvement and ownership

Bonus strengths:

• Digital marketing experience
• Startup experience or side projects
• Exposure to product, operations, or B2B outreach

Growth Path

Contributors who show ownership, creativity, and reliability may evolve into:

• Venture Lead (6–12 months)
  – Driving a major workstream such as growth, provider operations, or customer onboarding
• Venture Officer (12+ months)
  – A senior leadership role as the venture enters scale mode

Equity may increase as responsibilities and contributions grow.

Compensation

This is an
equity-vesting venture role
designed for those who want to help build a company and share in its long-term value.

Application Process

Please send your resume in PDF format.

Selected candidates will be invited for an introductory conversation.