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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for founding partner in the United States is $113,105.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a founding partner?

Founding Partners are individuals who play a crucial role in starting a new business, law firm, investment fund, or other types of organizations. They are typically part of the original group that conceives, establishes, and funds the entity. Founding Partners often have significant decision-making authority, share in the risks and rewards of the business, and help shape its strategic direction from the very beginning. Their responsibilities can include fundraising, business development, management, and setting company culture.

How does a founding partner balance strategic decision-making with day-to-day operational responsibilities?

As a Founding Partner, you are often responsible for both high-level strategic direction and the daily operations of the organization, especially in the early stages. This means you may spend your mornings working on business development or fundraising, while afternoons could be dedicated to overseeing team operations or resolving immediate issues. Balancing these aspects requires strong time management and delegation skills, as well as a willingness to adapt quickly as the company grows. Over time, Founding Partners often shift more operational tasks to trusted team members, allowing them to focus increasingly on strategy and long-term vision.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a founding partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Founding Partner, you need strong business acumen, strategic vision, and a track record of leadership, often backed by entrepreneurial or executive experience. Familiarity with financial modeling, fundraising platforms, and corporate governance tools is typically required. Exceptional negotiation, resilience, and team-building skills help set successful Founding Partners apart. These competencies are vital for navigating startup challenges, driving growth, and building sustainable organizations from the ground up.

What is the difference between Founding Partner vs Co-Founder?

AspectFounding PartnerCo-Founder
RolePart of the initial leadership team, often with ownership stakeIndividual who helps establish the company, often a key contributor
OwnershipTypically has equity and decision-making powerUsually shares equity but may have less influence depending on agreement
InvolvementActive in strategic decisions from the startInvolved in founding, may or may not stay long-term
UsageCommon in startups and investment firmsCommon in early-stage startups and new ventures

While both roles are integral to startup formation, a Founding Partner often refers to a key stakeholder with ongoing strategic influence and ownership, whereas a Co-Founder emphasizes the initial contribution to establishing the company. The terms can overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Founding Partner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,105 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Founding Partner (Fractional Head of People)

Respiris

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

$10K/mo

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Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Respiris
Respiris is built to ensure that no one faces career transitions alone.
We are creating a modern alternative to traditional outplacement by combining human connection, structured coaching, community, and AI-enabled tools to support individuals during some of the most important and vulnerable moments of their professional lives.
We partner with companies to support employees with greater care, consistency, and credibility during workforce change. Respiris sits at the intersection of service, community, and technology, creating a model that is both deeply human and built to scale.
This is not legacy outplacement with a new label. This is a new category built for how work, networks, and transitions actually happen today.
About the Opportunity
Respiris is building a network of Founding Partners to activate and grow markets across the United States.
This opportunity is designed for experienced operators who have already generated meaningful independent revenue and want to add outplacement as a high-margin, relationship-driven revenue stream.
As a Founding Partner, you are not reselling a centralized service. You are building the market with us.
You will deepen relationships with existing clients, create new entry points into organizations navigating workforce change, and position yourself at the center of one of the most critical moments in the employee lifecycle.
This is an additional revenue stream designed to complement and expand your existing income portfolio.
What You'll Do
  • Build and activate a local market within your existing network
  • Develop relationships with CHROs, Heads of People, CFOs, Legal leaders, Founders, and executives
  • Position Respiris as a trusted partner for outplacement and transition support
  • Generate introductions, referrals, and partner company relationships that convert into revenue
  • Deliver structured coaching to individuals navigating career transitions
  • Facilitate engagements across a three-month lifecycle (10 sessions per engagement)
  • Host or support curated events (e.g., Stranger to Friends) to build trust and visibility
  • Collaborate directly with the Founder on market activation and growth
  • Use AI-enabled tools to improve execution, organization, and coaching quality
  • Build a repeatable revenue stream layered into your existing work

Requirements
What Makes a Great Founding Partner
  • You have experience as a Head of HR, HRBP, recruiter, advisor, or operator
  • You have generated at least $50,000 in revenue under your own EIN (required)
  • You understand how to build and manage client relationships
  • You are trusted by senior decision-makers
  • You are comfortable navigating sensitive employee transition moments
  • You can turn relationships into revenue opportunities
  • You are highly relational and commercially minded
  • You are comfortable using modern tools and AI platforms
  • You are willing to invest time, effort, and capital into building a market
Non-Negotiable Requirement
All candidates must have generated a minimum of $50,000 in independent revenue under their own EIN, regardless of current employment status (W-2, founder, advisor, or otherwise).
This ensures Founding Partners have demonstrated the ability to build, sell, and deliver independently.
What This Is Not
This is not a fit if you:
  • Have not generated independent revenue
  • Do not have an EIN or business activity
  • Are looking for passive leads
  • Want a traditional salaried role
  • Are uncomfortable with relationship-driven selling
  • Are not prepared to invest financially
  • Respiris accelerates operators. It does not create them.
How the Model Works
Respiris is a B2B company. We sell to organizations, not individuals.
Founding Partners generate revenue through:
  • Existing client relationships
  • New executive relationships
  • Workforce transition events

Each engagement averages $1,500 and includes:
  • Ten sessions over three months
  • Structured coaching
  • Flexible scheduling
  • AI-enabled tools
Performance Expectations
Respiris is built on execution, community, deep empathy, and artificial intelligence
Within 9 months after completing the Academy Tracks, Founding Partners are expected to:
  • Activate their market
  • Acquire new logos / business
  • Build company relationships with HR, Operations, Finance
  • Strong support candidates, and
  • Generate revenue

If these are not demonstrated, the partnership will not continue.
Benefits
Compensation
Founding Partner
  • $10,000 commitment
  • $5,000 upfront
  • $5,000 earned through generated revenue
  • 60% revenue share
  • ~$900 per candidate engagement
Path to Partner
  • After generating revenue across 10 client logos, Founding Partner to be Promoted to Partner
  • 70% revenue share
  • ~$1,050 per candidate engagement

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