Executive Advisor to CEO

Seedstars International Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund. Since 2012, we have been investing in bold entrepreneurs who are building transformative companies at the pre-seed and seed stages in high-growth economies. Our investment portfolio spans over 100 companies across 40 countries. We are supporting a high-growth, VC-backed insurtech platform as it prepares to scale in the US. We're looking for an Executive Advisor to support its US go-to-market and distribution strategy, with a particular focus on digital-native distribution platforms. This is a high-impact, low-time-commitment advisory role for a senior operator with deep experience in the US market, particularly with large platform-based businesses headquartered on the West Coast. Engagement: Executive Advisor (part-time) Time commitment: ~1–2 hours per month Compensation: Equity-based Location focus: US (West Coast strongly preferred) This is a purely equity-compensated engagement, with no cash salary or retainer. What you’ll do • Act as a strategic sparring partner to the founders on US positioning and go-to-market, bringing an operator’s perspective on platform-led growth • Help sharpen the company’s value proposition and messaging for large US-based digital platforms, emphasizing proven success with platform partners • Advice on enterprise buying dynamics, including how US platforms evaluate, procure, and scale embedded insurance partnerships Who We’re Looking For • The Senior Operator: 15+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or commercial leadership, with recent, hands-on experience in the US market. • Deep expertise in US-based distribution, specifically within digital-native marketplaces or large-scale tech platforms. • A sophisticated understanding of embedded insurance and platform partnerships, preferably from the distributor or "platform-side" perspective. • Direct, pragmatic, and comfortable challenging founders when needed Why this role exists From an investor perspective, we believe the right advisor at the right moment can materially change outcomes. This role is designed to be high-leverage, equity-aligned, and genuinely impactful, helping the company avoid common US GTM pitfalls and accelerate credibility with platform buyers. Apply tot his job