Investor Relations Lead (Equity Crowdfunding / SAFE Round)

About Rice Rocket: The Future of Independent Digital Media Rice Rocket is a pioneering digital media startup based in SOMA, San Francisco, dedicated to disrupting the traditional Hollywood model. We are building "New Tech Hollywood"—a system that empowers independent creators (comic artists, musicians, and YouTubers) to develop and monetize global media franchises (movies, video games, and merchandise). Our core innovation is leveraging equity crowdfunding to invite retail investors—the audiences of these creators—to participate in early-stage private equity investment, earning passive income from the success of the franchises they help build. This model transforms audiences into stakeholders. We are establishing San Francisco as the capital of this new media ecosystem, with plans for advanced digital production facilities, including Unreal sound stages, AI animation, and game development labs. We offer creative talent a powerful alternative to legacy studios. The Role: Investor Relations Lead Rice Rocket is seeking an entrepreneurial and driven Investor Relations Lead to spearhead our initial fundraising efforts. This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for executing our SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) round, primarily utilizing equity crowdfunding to engage the Bay Area community as our first investors. You will be the voice of Rice Rocket to our prospective investors, managing the campaign strategy, outreach, and regulatory compliance necessary to democratize access to media-tech investment. Key Responsibilities: - Fundraising Campaign Management: Strategize, launch, and manage the end-to-end execution of the equity crowdfunding SAFE round. - Investor Acquisition & Engagement: Lead outreach and communication efforts to attract and onboard early-stage retail investors within the Bay Area community. - Messaging & Pitch Development: Refine the company's pitch deck, financial models, and public-facing investor communications, ensuring clarity on our market opportunity and investment structure. - Regulatory Compliance: Work with legal counsel to ensure all fundraising activities, documentation, and communications comply with relevant securities and crowdfunding regulations. - Relationship Management: Cultivate strong relationships with initial investors, serving as the primary point of contact for all investor inquiries. Qualifications Required Experience: - Demonstrated experience successfully executing fundraising campaigns, preferably within the Bay Area technology startup ecosystem. - Proven understanding of the digital media and entertainment landscape (including film, television, music, video games, and consumer merchandise). - Deep familiarity with private equity mechanics, including the use of SAFE agreements and the compliance requirements of equity crowdfunding platforms. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting complex financial and vision-driven material to diverse audiences. Preferred Experience: - Previous professional experience in Venture Capital (VC), Investment Banking, or a similar capacity that involves deal structuring and due diligence. Employment Structure & Benefits This position is offered as a Part-Time Independent Contractor role, highly focused on achieving fundraising milestones, with the intent to transition to a full-time, salaried employee upon successful completion of the SAFE round. The compensation structure includes: - Competitive Monthly Stipend (W-9 Contract). - Generous Company Stock Options (Equity ownership). - Health Benefits Stipend (to cover medical expenses). - Performance-based Christmas Bonus. Join us in building the next major media technology hub right here in San Francisco. Submit cover letter and resume for consideration.