Founding Team – Ops & GTM
Company: Pear VC
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Founding Operations Spur is transforming the software testing
landscape—powered by AI and driven by a relentless commitment to
delighting customers. Founded by Yale alums with backgrounds from
Figma and DeepMind, and backed by leading investors including Y
Combinator, First Round Capital, Neo, Pear VC, and Conviction, Spur
is reimagining QA from first principles. We’re already enabling
some of the fastest-growing engineering teams in the world to
accelerate their pace and enhance their user experience. As our
first Operations hire, you'll work directly with our CEO and
co-founders, taking ownership of high-impact projects across
marketing, sales, and go-to-market (GTM) strategy. This is a
high-visibility, high-growth opportunity to get in early and shape
how Spur operates day-to-day—while learning what it takes to build
a fast-growing startup from scratch. ? What You'll Do Own and
amplify Spur’s voice : Manage and grow our LinkedIn and Twitter
presence, crafting engaging narratives that resonate deeply with
our audiences. Help execute GTM strategy : Partner closely with the
CEO to operationalize strategic initiatives and track progress
across customer acquisition efforts. Support sales pipeline :
Source, qualify, and nurture high-value leads, helping Spur convert
interest into impact. Run ops behind the scenes : Plan events,
coordinate logistics, and ensure Spur shows up with polish—whether
at a major conference or a cozy dinner. Build collateral : Work
with the design team to develop sales decks, marketing one-pagers,
and internal docs that keep the team aligned. You're Perfect for
this Role If You: Thrive in ambiguity : You love the challenge of
building something new and are comfortable navigating through
uncharted territory. Are strategically curious : You proactively
seek out opportunities to improve how things run and how the team
shows up externally. Have a knack for storytelling : Whether it’s a
social post or a presentation deck—you can craft messages that
stick. Enjoy connecting people : You love community building and
get energy from helping others feel seen and supported. Can execute
swiftly and thoughtfully : You're driven, organized, and adept at
turning ideas into action. Bonus Points Previous experience in
startups, consulting, or venture capital. Background in marketing,
business ops, or community building. Passion for technology, AI,
and building something from the ground up. About Our Hiring Process
We move fast and value your time: Introductory Call with the CEO
(30 mins) Strategic Exercise (take-home, ~3 hours) Deep Dive
Interview & Exercise Discussion (1 hour) Paid 1-Week Trial Period
in our NYC office (market-rate compensation) Offer and celebration!
Benefits & Perks Competitive and flexible compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Unlimited
vacation and paid company holidays Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks,
and beverages at our NYC office Exclusive Spur merch! Join us at
Spur to build something truly groundbreaking. Let’s redefine the
future of testing, together.
Keywords: Pear VC, Sayreville , Founding Team – Ops & GTM, PR / Public Relations , New York City, New Jersey
