What I'm looking for next
Open to a full‑time role, or embedded part‑time. Taking on independent projects in the meantime.
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Full‑time, remote. Or embedded part‑time.
A part‑time seat on the team, in your Slack and your meetings.
Small, sharp team
Whether at a growing startup (Series A/B or bootstrapped) or a bigger company with a culture of high output.
Mission-agnostic, product-curious
I'm open to all kinds of industries as long as the product has traction and the team is thoughtful.
Individual contributor role
Ideally, I'm not managing a team. I want autonomy to own projects end-to-end.
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Grow the business
Get as close to revenue generating functions as possible.
Launch new products, features, or markets
I'm at my best when bringing something to life from 0 to 1.
Support founders and the executive team as a trusted operator
Helping them execute high-leverage initiatives.
Contribute to creative strategy
Bring experience running content strategies, developing creative and building partnerships with creators and influencers.
Use AI to drive better outcomes
Stay curious, experiment with tools and figure out where they can help teams create better work or move faster.
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A bit niche on purpose.
Chief of Staff / Strategy & Ops Lead
Work closely with founders and leadership to turn priorities into projects and get them across the finish line.
General Manager, New Ventures
Find and build new revenue opportunities, anchored by what the company already does well.
GTM Lead
Figure out how to bring a new product or offering to market and get the first customers through the door.
Experiential Marketing Lead
Bring the brand into the real world through events, experiences and creative partnerships.
Director of Operations
Own the systems and cross-functional projects that make the business run better, ideally in a hands-on IC capacity.
Generalist IC
A blend of ops, product and creative work where I can take an idea, figure it out, and make it happen.
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Low-ego, high-output
I work best with people who are sharp, kind, and direct.
Fast-moving and experimental
Where speed is valued over perfection.
Bias to action
Where taking initiative is encouraged and rewarded.
Transparent and collaborative
Where ideas are shared openly and decisions are clear.
Encourages side projects
And ambition outside of work.
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Over the next 5 to 10 years, I want to:
Get into a high-impact IC role
Next couple yearsPotentially grow into a senior operations or growth role
ThenFocus on creating, operating and scaling things
Along the wayWhether it's a new product, growth channel, feature or creative concept.
Build and launch my own projects outside of work
Along the wayOptimize for lifestyle and family
Along the wayFlexibility on how and when I work.
Own or operate a local experience business
WildcardA pop-up experience, agritourism, a wedding venue.
Know a founder or team I should talk to?
I'd love an intro, even if there isn't a formal role open. Happy to explore a specific project or part‑time need, too.
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Sam Rahim is open to a full-time remote role, or an embedded part-time role on a team. A decade at startups like Street FC, Switchyards and Guild, across growth, launches and operations. samrahim.com/next