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Thunder

Startup Advisory Partner

Manhattan, NY

$10K/mo

Work fractional, part-time, or full-time on your terms -- "what you put in is what you get." Build a book of advisory work that fits your lifestyle. * Real upside, no fundraising risk. Earn ...

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What is the difference between Startup Advisory vs Startup Consultant?

AspectStartup AdvisoryStartup Consultant
CredentialsBusiness background, industry experienceSpecialized skills, certifications in consulting
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic planningProject-based, client-focused
Employer & Industry UsageVenture firms, accelerators, startupsConsulting firms, independent consultants
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding strategic roles in startupsSeeking specific consulting services

Startup Advisory involves providing strategic guidance and mentorship to startups, often in a collaborative setting. Startup Consultants focus on delivering specialized, project-based solutions to improve specific aspects of a startup's operations. While both roles support startups, advisory roles are more strategic and ongoing, whereas consulting is typically task-specific and short-term.

Infographic showing various Startup Advisory job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 47% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 11% Temporary, 16% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 69% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution.
Startup Advisory Partner

Startup Advisory Partner

Thunder

Manhattan, NY

$10K/mo

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Partner

Thunder is a tech-enabled investment bank with a founder-first philosophy. We help growth-stage tech companies navigate capital strategy (equity, debt, and M&A transactions) by combining deep operating experience, proven relationships, and proprietary technology. Thunder gives partners the infrastructure, data, and execution resources to focus on what matters: advising founders and closing transformative transactions. Thunder focuses on the relationships with our founders and helps them achieve their ideal target outcomes.

The Role

We're hiring experienced operators and dealmakers to join Thunder as a Partner. This flexible, performance-driven role is ideal for exited founders or senior investment bankers with 10+ years of experience and a proven track record of transactions. Partners will be hands-on advisors to founders — leading strategy, investor and buyer outreach, and managing deal execution with Thunder's delivery teams.

What You'll Do
  • Lead client relationships for later-stage tech companies (post-Series A, typically >$5M revenue).
  • Advise founders on capital strategy (equity, debt, M&A) and craft the path to their ideal outcomes.
  • Drive investor and strategic buyer outreach, leverage and grow your sector network.
  • Lead negotiations and manage the execution team (analysts/associates) to deliver investor materials, diligence support, and closing.
  • Contribute to client satisfaction and revenue generation through retainers and success fees.
Who You Are
  • 10+ years building or advising tech companies (exited founder strongly preferred) or senior experience in IB/VC.
  • Direct transaction experience (multiple deals on either side, buy/sell, capital raises, M&A).
  • Deep sector expertise and an established, demonstrable network of investors/strategics in your vertical.
  • Founder-first mindset: empathetic, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.
  • Comfortable with a flexible, performance-based compensation model.
  • FINRA registration helpful but not required.
Compensation & Structure
  • 100% performance-based: partners earn a share of Thunder's revenue from retainers and success fees.
  • The average partner should be earning $10K+/mo in retainers and six figures in performance pay.
  • Option to purchase/earn equity in Thunder and become a formal, voting partner after a 1-year cliff.
  • Background checks, references, and NDAs required.
Why Join Thunder
  • Stay in the game, not the grind. Focus on high-impact advising and deal leadership instead of hiring, payroll, fundraising for a new company — you own the strategy and client relationship; Thunder handles the execution work.
  • Flexible commitment. Work fractional, part-time, or full-time on your terms — "what you put in is what you get." Build a book of advisory work that fits your lifestyle.
  • Real upside, no fundraising risk. Earn meaningful pay-for-performance through retainer + success-fee splits (detailed, transparent commission schedules and worked examples are provided). You get revenue upside from closed transactions — with no need to commit capital or manage a fund.
  • Low liability, high credibility. Work with an experienced team of ex-founders, bankers and operators, backed by a compliance and finance infrastructure that minimizes your operational risk while you advise.
Interview Process
  • 30-minute call with Jason → 60-minute follow-up → partner panel (30–60 mins) → references → offer
Apply

Send a brief note and CV to Jason@thunder.vc. Include 2–3 example transactions and top investor / strategic relationships.

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