First Round Capital

The Events Coordinator will manage the end-to-end event design, planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-site coordination of experiences at the SF office and occasional offsite events. They will drive cross-functional event teams to ensure all tasks are on track and events are set up for success. | Candidates should have 1-3 years of progressive event coordination experience and have successfully managed multiple events simultaneously. A strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work with various stakeholders are essential. | About First Round First Round is a venture capital firm that works with founders exclusively at the earliest stages of company building, often when all they have is an “imagine if.” We fill in where we can until the team is filled out, tackling crucial early hiring and equipping those who are great at building product with the skills to sell it, too. By getting the foundational firsts right, we increase the odds of finding extreme product-market fit. Our founders’ “imagine ifs” have turned into companies like Notion, Roblox, Uber, and Square. About Program Operations at First Round The First Round Program Operations team is responsible for executing seamless, thoughtful and memorable experiences, programs, and events that continue to build and strengthen our vibrant and dynamic startup community. First Round has, and will continue to create, a diverse range of programs and events that support that community of founders, operators, and investors. Programs like Angel Track and Product Market Fit Method provide essential resources and networking opportunities for investors and nascent founders. And events like our CEO Dinners, Founder Retreats and Lead-Sharing Parties help First Round founders strengthen their networks, learn from each other and reach their goals. In return, our communities drive massive value for First Round and for one another in countless ways, including supporting our founders, helping our companies scale, and learning more about specific industries from experts in our network. The Program Operations team provides event design, planning and coordination services across all of these different types of programs and events that service our diverse community. To help further this impact, we’re on the lookout for an extremely detail-oriented self-starter to join us as Events Coordinator to deliver excellent experiences to our community. About the Events Coordinator Role Your core role as Events Coordinator will include: Driving cross functional event teams (event sponsor, event hosts, etc) to ensure all tasks are on track and events are setup for success. Managing the end to end event design, planning, budgeting, logistics and on-site coordination of experiences at our SF office and occasional offsite events. Attending on average 2-3 First Round events and dinners weekly, and guaranteeing each event is executed to our standards. Communicating seamlessly with external event attendees and external vendors to ensure that events run smoothly. Experience Requirements: 1-3 years of progressive event coordination experience. Experience successfully managing at least 4-5 events (or the equivalent) at any given time. Nice to Haves: A short-list of vendors of all kinds in the Bay area. Experience doing events and programs in the startup ecosystem. This role is based in San Francisco with a minimum of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday required in office. You could be a great Events Coordinator at First Round if: You’re obsessed with the little things. We’re looking for someone who would immediately notice if a tablecloth is uneven or the fonts on a menu printout don’t match. You care about getting the little things right and believe it’s the small details that make or break an event. You’re someone who leaves no stone unturned and is constantly thinking one step ahead of any event planning or execution moment. You have extreme ownership and work with an unusual sense of urgency and autonomy. People have told you that you’re amazing at getting sh*t done, and you work with a ton of urgency. You don’t have to be told what to do, you always just figure it out. You are the most organized person you know. Sometimes, we have five events going on in one week. We’re looking for someone who is able to understand the needs of each stakeholder and attendee, as well as project manage what needs to be done for each event – from booking venues and chefs, to collecting the dietary restrictions of each guest, to managing event invites and follow-up reminders. You are great at context switching between different types of events or modes of work (planning vs execution). This doesn’t drain you, but rather you find it motivating and exciting. You’re great at cross-functional leadership and can work across a spectrum of stakeholders. You won’t manage anyone in this role, but you will be bringing together multiple stakeholders to ensure event tasks are on track. You know how to adapt your style depending on the audience, and have a presence and the ability to earn respect from each of your collaborators. When tasks are overdue or decisions haven’t been made, you’re proactive and are comfortable pushing where you need to push and holding people accountable who don’t report to you. You’re service-oriented and flexible. You’re the right fit for this role if you are service-oriented and are motivated to jump in and help, even in moments when you aren’t asked to. That could be filling up waters, helping servers bring food to guests, or re-printing a nametag for a guest who forgot to RSVP. You’re incredibly creative and not afraid to push the boundaries. Part of this role is to help bring new ideas and energy to the events that we host! We want you to be creative and think outside the box to help us innovate and execute on our strategy. You’re a people person and love bringing communities together. Planning events and getting people together is a passion of yours. In your free time, you might be the person who’s pulling friends together for a party or intimate gathering, or the one folks consult about their weddings or birthday parties. You may even be a Partiful super user! We would love if you brought the same energy to our team. Our Values At First Round, we value resourcefulness, team-play, excellence and hustle. To give you a sense of what our team is all about, check out our values that guide our work: Try harder for founders. They’re our customers — LPs are our shareholders. Going above and beyond for our founders is what we do. We strive to be a founder's most valuable investor. We respond to their emails in hours, not days. We build candidate pipelines, unprompted. We arrange meal deliveries when they become a new parent. Simply put, we go above and beyond to earn that right to be their first call every time there’s a bump in the road. Give your unvarnished opinions and unwavering support. We strive to be kind, not nice. One of the most (counterintuitively) compassionate things you can do is to offer your unvarnished opinion — along with your unwavering support. That willingness to risk a fleeting moment of discomfort in exchange for someone else’s growth is long-term kindness. Treat the little things like big things. Everything can always be made better. We’re all about the carefully crafted, the nitty-gritty, and the bespoke. Whether it’s hand cutting each nameplate, or debating the optimal shape of the dinner table, no detail is too small to sweat. Make speed a habit. Whatever you’re building, remember that now is better than two weeks from now. We’re fans of starting small and iterating quickly. No matter what we’re launching, you’ll likely hear this question in a meeting: “How soon can we get something out there?” Invent and wander. Never stop experimenting. The best ideas are born out of experimentation. Our flagship programs have always come from our penchant for going out on a limb and approaching problems with a different perspective. Build wider doorways and longer tables. We're in the business of backing people and betting on their ideas — no matter where they come from. While talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. First Round is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workspace and we encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply!

The Executive Assistant will manage complex calendars, prepare meeting materials, and organize travel logistics. They will also handle communications and curate thoughtful gifts for founders and relationships. | Candidates should be detail-oriented, service-oriented, and able to navigate ambiguity with professionalism. The role requires flexibility and responsiveness, with a willingness to work outside of standard hours. | About First Round First Round is a venture capital firm that works with founders exclusively at the earliest stages of company building, often when all they have is an “imagine if.” We fill in where we can until the team is filled out, tackling crucial early hiring and equipping those who are great at building product with the skills to sell it, too. By getting the foundational firsts right, we increase the odds of finding extreme product-market fit. Our founders’ “imagine ifs” have turned into companies like Notion, Roblox, Uber, and Square. We're searching for two thoughtful, operationally sharp Executive Assistants to support First Round Partners, helping amplify their impact and freeing up their time for the highest leverage work. Your core role as an Executive Assistant will include: Own complex calendar management and scheduling across time zones, both internal and external Prepare partner’s meeting materials, itineraries, and daily agenda briefing Book travel, including itineraries and all related logistics Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and on-time Organize in-person meetings and events, including making restaurant reservations and securing other venues as needed Review and support with inbound communications on LinkedIn and email Curate, purchase, and send thoughtful gifts for founders and other relationships You could be a great Executive Assistant at First Round if: You sweat the details. You triple-check names, times, logistics — nothing slips through the cracks. You’re an execution machine. Tasks get done thoughtfully and proactively with minimal oversight. You’re service-oriented. You take pride in creating seamless experiences — whether for your team or our external stakeholders. You can navigate ambiguity. You’re resourceful when priorities shift and can pivot without missing a beat. You work well around high performers. You keep professionalism and diplomacy top of mind, especially in high-stakes founder contexts. You’re discreet and dependable. You’ll be handling sensitive information with poise and confidentiality. You’re highly responsive and move fast. You’re comfortable with urgency, and your team knows they can rely on you to keep things moving at pace. You work when the work needs to get done. This role is not a 9-to-5 job—it demands flexibility, responsiveness, and a willingness to put in time when needed, including nights and weekends. There are some key differences between the two Executive Assistant openings. In the application, please note which role you would be a better fit for and why: Executive Assistant 1 Based in San Francisco with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday required in office. Supports two Partners, one based in SF and one based remotely. Reports directly to the SF-based Partner and has frequent collaboration with both Partners and their Chiefs of Staff. Executive Assistant 2 While this role is remote, we do expect this person to be responsive during pacific time zone. Supports one remote Managing Partner, and reports directly to the Managing Partner’s Chief of Staff. The team prefers an asynchronous and highly autonomous work style. This role that involves more complex responsibilities and requires someone exceptional at managing intricate ever-shifting logistics. We’re looking for someone who thrives on thinking strategically about a person’s day without direct communication from the Partner, especially when they are traveling, and how to proactively and independently optimize every moment for efficiency, impact, and ease. The Executive Assistant must be comfortable having little direct communication with the Partner, and will collaborate most closely with the Chief of Staff as the primary point of contact and decision-maker. In addition to the responsibilities above, this role will manage their partner’s inbox, including drafting error-proof emails in the Partner’s voice and tone. It also includes supporting with personal and household-related needs. Our Values At First Round, we value resourcefulness, team-play, excellence and hustle. To give you a sense of what our team is all about, check out our values that guide our work: Try harder for founders. They’re our customers — LPs are our shareholders. Going above and beyond for our founders is what we do. We strive to be a founder's most valuable investor. That’s why we don't pull term sheets, and we're always in for their second round. We respond to their emails in hours, not days. We build candidate pipelines, unprompted. We arrange meal deliveries when they become a new parent. Simply put, we go above and beyond to earn that right to be their first call every time there’s a bump in the road. Give your unvarnished opinions and unwavering support. We strive to be kind, not nice. One of the most (counterintuitively) compassionate things you can do is to offer your unvarnished opinion — along with your unwavering support. That willingness to risk a fleeting moment of discomfort in exchange for someone else’s growth is long-term kindness. Treat the little things like big things. Everything can always be made better. We’re all about the carefully crafted, the nitty-gritty, and the bespoke. Whether it’s hand cutting each nameplate, or debating the optimal shape of the dinner table, no detail is too small to sweat. Make speed a habit. Whatever you’re building, remember that now is better than two weeks from now. We’re fans of starting small and iterating quickly. No matter what we’re launching, you’ll likely hear this question in a meeting: “How soon can we get something out there?” Invent and wander. Never stop experimenting. The best ideas are born out of experimentation. Our flagship programs have always come from our penchant for going out on a limb and approaching problems with a different perspective. Build wider doorways and longer tables. We're in the business of backing people and betting on their ideas — no matter where they come from. While talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not. First Round is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workspace and we encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply!