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Channel Partnerships Manager, Investor Ecosystems (VC & PE)

Gusto · Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, NY - Hybrid; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid; Toronto, Ontario - Remote · Remote

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About Gusto

Backed by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins and Y Combinator.

About the role

Gusto is looking for a VC & PE Partnerships Manager to own and scale our relationships across venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in partnerships, ecosystem development, venture or growth programs, or adjacent roles, with a track record of function-level impact
  • 3+ years of experience with the venture capital and private equity ecosystem , including founders, operators, and investors
  • Proven ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional partnership initiatives that balance relationship depth with scalability
  • Strong judgment around where to invest time and where to say “not now”
  • Comfort working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority
  • Ability to translate ambiguous inputs into clear strategy and execution plans
More about this role

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.

All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy .

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

Gusto is looking for a VC & PE Partnerships Manager to own and scale our relationships across venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms.

This role sits at the intersection of partnerships, investing, and go-to-market strategy. You’ll own how Gusto engages with the investor ecosystem...

Read the full posting on Gusto's site ↗

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