We are hiring an Associate to join the SFV investing team. This is not the traditional associate role. SFV is actively rebuilding the junior investor function around AI-native workflows, and the Associate will help define what the modern VC role looks like. The right hire uses AI to move faster through commodity diligence work and redirects that time toward the judgment-intensive tasks that still require a human in the loop: founder assessment, thesis development, customer discovery, and portfolio company value-add. This candidate would be based out of the firm's San Francisco or New York office, and the role has the potential to be a career-track position. Responsibilities. Source and evaluate potential investments, developing new theses based on market trends and emerging technology shifts. Conduct end-to-end due diligence, including customer references, financial modeling, market mapping, competitive analysis, and technical moat evaluation. Build and refine AI-augmented sourcing and diligence workflows (automated market mapping, real-time competitive intelligence, structured IC prep)Build positive relationships with entrepreneurs and co-investors. Support portfolio companies around strategic planning, hiring, financing, and Salesforce ecosystem introductions. Maintain persistent, AI-monitored research streams across priority investment themes and synthesize insights into investable theses. Assist investment partners and contribute to firm initiatives. Drive projects independently and exhibit tireless work ethic. Requirements 1-3 years in venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, consulting, or at a high-growth startup. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Genuine interest in enterprise technology, B 2 B Saas, and emerging infrastructure trends. Demonstrated comfort with AI tools in a professional workflow: using LL - Ms for research synthesis, building automations, scripting with tools like Cursor or Claude Code, or designing AI-assisted analytical pipelines. Ability to work independently, manage multiple workstreams, and operate with minimal direction. Strong written and verbal communication; can synthesize complex topics into clear, concise recommendations. Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco or New York. Nice to Have. Undergraduate degree in a scientific or technical field. Direct exposure to AI/ ML, cybersecurity, or defense tech markets. Experience building founder relationships or sourcing deals. Technical fluency sufficient to hold credible conversations with engineering-oriented founders and CT - Os. Prior startup operating experience. Experience with agent frameworks, MCP, or building internal tools. Familiarity with the enterprise AI adoption landscape: understands the difference between demo-ware and production deployment, and why change management is the real bottleneck. Unleash Your Potential. When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.