
About NewsBreak
Empowering communities with local news insights
Key Highlights
- Over 50 million users across the U.S.
- Headquartered in Mountain View, CA
- $139.8 million raised in Series B funding
- Voted one of the world's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2025
NewsBreak is a leading local news aggregation app headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with over 50 million users across the U.S. The platform utilizes AI technology to connect readers with local content creators, ensuring relevant news coverage that often gets overlooked by larger publishers. With $...
🎁 Benefits
NewsBreak offers a comprehensive benefits package including work from home opportunities, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision care for emp...
🌟 Culture
NewsBreak fosters a culture that prioritizes local journalism through innovative AI technology. The company is committed to supporting smaller press c...
Overview
NewsBreak is seeking a Senior Venture Builder to drive innovation in AI technology and media. You'll engage with the startup community and leverage your engineering background to source AI deals. This role requires strong networking skills and a deep understanding of product development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in engineering and a proven track record in the startup ecosystem, particularly within AI technology and media. Your experience allows you to navigate the complexities of building products and companies, making you a valuable asset in sourcing AI deals from a technical perspective. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable building trusted relationships with founders, ensuring consistent deal flow for our investment team. Your high-energy approach and self-starter mentality enable you to engage effectively within AI Founders circles, driving value for founders through your professional insights.
You understand the nuances of the content economy and are passionate about shaping its future. Your ability to innovate and think strategically positions you as a leader in identifying opportunities that align with NewsBreak's mission. You are not just looking for a job; you are eager to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
Desirable
Experience in venture capital or corporate development is a plus, as is familiarity with the latest trends in AI and media. You are well-versed in the challenges and opportunities that come with building a startup, and you are ready to leverage your knowledge to help others succeed.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be at the forefront of NewsBreak's AI innovation efforts, working closely with our investment team to identify and evaluate potential AI startups for investment. You will spend a significant portion of your time within the startup community, attending events and networking to build relationships with founders and industry leaders. Your insights will help shape our investment strategy and drive the growth of our portfolio companies.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the technical viability of potential investments, ensuring that we are backing the right technologies and teams. Your engineering background will be crucial in understanding product development processes and identifying key success factors for startups.
You will also play a key role in mentoring and supporting founders, providing them with the insights and resources they need to succeed. Your ability to communicate effectively and build trust will be essential in fostering strong partnerships within the startup ecosystem.
What we offer
At NewsBreak, we are committed to attracting top talent and offer a competitive rewards package that reflects your experience and contributions. Depending on the position, you may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and stock options. We believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in shaping the future of content intelligence and be part of a team that is dedicated to solving meaningful challenges at scale.
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