Talent Lead - Open Core Ventures
Open Core VenturesRiverside, California, United States • Golden, Colorado, United States • New York, New York, United States • Midland, Texas, United States
Posted October 15, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Open Core Ventures (OCV) is a venture capital firm specializing in launching commercial open source software companies. By identifying promising projects, recruiting passionate founders, and providing resources, OCV aims to reduce barriers to entrepreneurship for the open source community. Distinctive in its approach, OCV focuses on starting new companies rather than investing in existing ones, enabling experienced founders to succeed.
Job Description
Open Core Ventures (OCV) is seeking a Talent Lead to build and scale their CEO recruiting function. This role involves identifying, attracting, and closing world-class founders for OCV companies, shaping talent strategy, and developing scalable recruiting processes. The role will impact OCV’s success by launching 2,000 new companies per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Proven track record of closing senior leadership hires
- Deep network within the venture ecosystem
- Strong assessment skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in fast-paced environments
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Affirmative Action Employer
