Fundraising Co-Founder Opportunity — Letz Talksy

Company Description Talksy is a next-generation social audio platform designed for the creator economy, enabling people to monetize their time and expertise through paid voice and video calls. The platform allows users to set their availability and rates, connect with individuals who value their insight, and receive instant payment after each conversation. Built with privacy, safety, and purpose at its core, Talksy is ideal for creators, consultants, and professionals seeking meaningful, paid connections. By transforming conversations into income, Talksy champions a future where time is treated as a valuable asset rather than a commodity.Role Description The Fundraising Co-Founder Opportunity — Letz Talksy role is a hybrid position based in New York, NY, with flexibility for partial work from home. As a fundraising-focused co-founder, you will lead development and execution of Talksy’s fundraising strategy, including identifying and engaging angel investors, venture capital firms, and strategic partners aligned with the creator economy and social tech sectors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include crafting investor narratives and pitch materials, coordinating and attending investor meetings, managing investor pipelines and communications, and supporting due diligence and deal structuring. You will collaborate closely with other founders on financial modeling, go-to-market planning, and growth milestones to strengthen investment readiness. This role also involves representing Talksy at relevant events, cultivating long-term investor relationships, and contributing to overall company strategy, culture, and vision.QualificationsDemonstrated experience in startup fundraising, including sourcing, pitching, and closing capital from angels, VCs, or institutional investors.Strong financial acumen, with the ability to build and interpret financial models, unit economics, and fundraising materials (pitch decks, memos, data rooms).Excellent communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to translate complex product and market concepts into compelling investor narratives.Background or deep interest in social tech, creator economy, audio/video platforms, or future-of-work products, with an understanding of relevant market dynamics.Ability to operate as a true co-founder: comfortable with ambiguity, hands-on execution, strategic thinking, and long-term commitment to the venture.Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with an existing or developing network of investors and ecosystem partners in New York and beyond.Collaborative mindset, with experience working closely with product, marketing, and operations teams in early-stage environments.High integrity, commitment to privacy and safety principles, and alignment with Talksy’s mission to value people’s time and expertise.Prior experience in early-stage startups, venture capital, investment banking, or consulting is highly beneficial.Comfort working in a hybrid setupEquity based compensation. Looking for rockstars who are financially cozy and not into urgency zone.