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Director (San Francisco)Silicon Foundry • San Francisco, CA, United States
Director (San Francisco)

Director (San Francisco)

Silicon Foundry • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, is an innovation advisory firm that catalyzes opportunities and accelerates change to push the frontier of what’s possible. We help our Members navigate new technologies, market shifts, and unlock high‑impact customer, partnership, investment, co‑creation, and acquisition opportunities.

About the Role

As a Director, you will be a key contributor to the growth and development of the firm. Directors are part of our Senior Leadership Group and work closely with Managing Directors to prospect and generate new business, manage key Member relationships, and drive the culture of the company. The role requires a blend of commercial acumen, strategic thinking, hustle, and hands‑on leadership with direct accountability for revenue growth, Member satisfaction, and tangible outcomes each year.

Who You Are

  • A proven “builder” with a strong track record of winning and delivering Member engagements.
  • Equally comfortable in front of senior corporate executive, in the boardroom, and with startups and innovators.
  • A strategic thinker with commercial acumen, able to identify opportunities and convert them into mandates.
  • A thought leader passionate about shaping the future of ventures, startups, and innovation.
  • A connector with a strong network you can draw upon for sourcing opportunities, partnerships, and market insights.
  • Empathetic, self‑aware, and able to build strong relationships based on trust with both internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Business Development

  • Drive new prospect relationships and generate new Member engagements.
  • Support and lead sourcing and origination of business development opportunities, leveraging personal networks and market insights.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior corporate executives, understanding their innovation and growth priorities, and mapping them to SiF’s service offerings.
  • Deliver pitches and develop tailored proposals that address prospective Members’ needs while securing new business.
  • Member Servicing

  • Serve as the senior point of contact for Members, managing relationships at C‑suite and executive levels.
  • Oversee the design and execution of Member annual or project engagements, ensuring week‑to‑week the delivery of high‑quality outputs.
  • Balance strategic oversight with a hands‑on approach, stepping in directly where needed to drive outcomes and model excellence.
  • Thought Leadership & Market Positioning

  • Develop and publish thought leadership on venture trends, emerging technologies, and corporate innovation strategy.
  • Represent the firm at key industry events, on panels, and across conferences to raise our visibility and credibility.
  • Position the firm as a go‑to partner for corporates, startups, and investors in the innovation ecosystem.
  • Ecosystem Development & Strategic Partnerships

  • Build and maintain key relationships with select VCs, startups, corporates, accelerators, and ecosystem enablers.
  • Curate and activate strategic partnerships that strengthen the firm’s pipeline and service offering.
  • Leverage networks to source high‑quality startups and innovation opportunities relevant to Member projects.
  • Internal Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and coach junior team members, driving professional growth and knowledge sharing.
  • Enhance delivery methodologies, tools, and frameworks to increase efficiency and impact.
  • Desired Skills

  • Minimum of 7‑year experience in consulting, venture capital, corporate innovation, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated track record in prospecting and selling to enterprise clients for professional services companies.
  • Comfortable navigating corporate hallways while being embedded in startup, venture capital, and influencer communities.
  • Fluency with AI tools and a track record of integrating AI‑driven approaches into research, strategy, or innovation work.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with presence at senior levels.
  • Proven leadership ability in managing teams, mentoring talent, and driving organizational growth.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and build new opportunities.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves in a dynamic startup environment.
  • Requirements

  • Role is for applicants currently in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (relocation budget not available).
  • Role is based at our Hub in San Francisco; most weeks will be 3‑4 days on‑site, if not traveling or at meetings across the Silicon Valley area.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States (sponsorship for an employment visa not available).
  • Why Should You Be Interested?

  • Unique individual role to collaborate with senior leaders and core platform spanning venture capital, corporate development, business development, innovation, and strategic advisory.
  • Access to C‑level executives from forward‑thinking global corporates, top startup founders, and their venture investors.
  • Daily insight and exposure to a wide variety of sectors, including automotive, beauty, financial services, retail, industrial, etc.
  • Opportunity to build an early‑stage startup consultancy under the umbrella of a 100‑year old top‑tier consulting firm.
  • High degree of flexibility in managing personal time and schedule.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range : $150,000 to $200,000
  • Participation in company commission program
  • Discretionary Bonus (target 20% on top of base salary)
  • 401(k) match – 3% of employee compensation (including bonuses)
  • Mobile Communications Reimbursement Program – up to $150 per month for eligible expenses.
  • Pre‑tax FSA and commuter benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage with low monthly contribution for you and your dependents
  • Monthly wellness stipend ($100)
  • Unlimited PTO Policy
  • An annual 1‑week company break between Christmas and New Year
  • Hybrid‑Office Model (for those residing in the San Francisco Bay Area)
  • Education stipend of up to $5,000 per year per employee
  • 12 weeks paid full parental leave
  • Sparrow and Maven Clinic access (via Blue Cross Blue Shields Insurance)
  • Silicon Foundry, LLC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer‑ By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our Members, partners and colleagues to grow and navigate what’s next. We understand, respect, and value diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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