Channel Partnerships Manager, Investor Ecosystems (VC & PE) at Gusto · LumiJobs

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Gusto is looking for a VC & PE Partnerships Manager to own and scale our relationships across venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) firms.
This role sits at the intersection of partnerships, investing, and go-to-market strategy. You’ll own how Gusto engages with the investor ecosystem in a way that is thoughtful, scalable, and aligned with long-term business priorities, and you’ll be accountable for the results of that motion across the function. Rather than managing a broad set of one-off relationships, this role focuses on building high-leverage, programmatic ecosystem partnerships that consistently show up early in a founder’s journey.
You’ll partner closely with teams across various Partnerships teams, Marketing, Events, and Sales to define the right portfolio, engagement model, and success metrics for this motion.
The Channel Partnerships function sits within Gusto’s broader Partnerships organization. We work cross-functionally to extend Gusto’s reach through trusted partners, while ensuring our motions scale sustainably over time. This team acts as a connective layer between the startup ecosystem and Gusto’s go-to-market engine—balancing long-term relationship building with clear ownership, guardrails, and outcomes.
Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:
Own Gusto’s VC & PE partnership strategy end to end, accountable for results across the function
Define and maintain a clear partner portfolio, including which partners warrant 1:1 investment versus scaled engagement
Build repeatable, programmatic partnership motions (e.g., portfolio company programs, founder and operator education, marketplace or platform integrations)
Serve as the Tier 1 point of contact for a core group of high-impact ecosystem partners
Collaborate closely with Partner Marketing and Events to design scalable programs and moments of engagement
Partner with Recruit and other internal teams to align on net-new partner sourcing over time
Track and evaluate ecosystem impact across metrics such as ARR, pipeline influence, and founder reach

Channel Partnerships Manager, Investor Ecosystems (VC & PE)

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