Associate, Strategic Initiatives

Austin, Texas, United States Ventures team reporting to Investor Relations Manager This is an onsite role The Investor Relations Associate will get to know every active investor in Texas and help facilitate millions in venture capital funding by connecting our portfolio founders to angels and venture investors.  You will be responsible for the execution of key Investor Relations programs including Investor Office Hours, helping portfolio startups understand different fundraising options and access IR resources, onboarding new investors into our community, and assisting with the launch of new IR initiatives. You’ll use Capital Factory’s network of active investors and proprietary software tools to curate matches between investors and founders. You’ll get three years of venture capital experience in a year by observing large volumes of early stage companies and learning how VCs view and evaluate potential investments.  Capital Factory attracts the best startups in the state and connects them with exactly who they need to grow their business - whether that’s their next partner, mentor, client, employee or investor. Our Ventures Team facilitates all of these interactions - and we’re seeking a strong leader with a proven background in the startup community to optimize and grow our programming opportunities across Texas.  Requirements What you will do… You’ll make valuable introductions between founders and investors when there is mutual interest.  Be the primary point-of-contact for investors, building a long term relationship. You’ll be responsible for sharing relevant startups, events, and other opportunities with them, and tracking their engagement. Organize office hours, in-person and virtual, for investors to meet with relevant portfolio founders. Network with venture capitalists and angel investors to establish deal flow relationships with them. Attend events with investors and introduce new portfolio companies. Take calls and meetings with investors to better understand their investment thesis and which companies to introduce them to. Make over a dozen curated introductions between investors and our portfolio founders everyday. Attend our weekly Ventures Team Sync, Investor Relations Sync and other relevant meetings.  Attend our monthly First Look events.  You’ll know you’re successful if… Our Founders have an exceptional experience and receive meaningful value from connections made with our investor network. Our Investor Office Hours program continues to grow and meetings have a 90%+ utilization rate. Investors rave about the startups they meet with.  You build strong relationships with our VIP stakeholders and receive introductions to new investors on a regular basis. You work with high-level professionals and don’t get intimidated easily. Assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner with minimal mistakes and your team trusts you to execute independently. You have a productive and collaborative relationship with all internal teams, especially the Mentor, Venture Programs, and Ops Teams.  About you… You have experience with the startup and technology markets. You have a basic understanding of startup funding terms, options, and mechanisms. You like using data to understand problems and make connections. You are organized and plan ahead, but you don’t get stressed out when things change at the last minute. Because they will. You roll with it. You have a proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail. You have the ability to deliver high quality work, on time, in a dynamic organization under time pressure. You are able to work at least 45 hours per week. You do what it takes to get the job done!   You plan to stay in Texas and fully commit to this position for 2+ years. About our team... We have a passion for startups and technology We have excellent written and verbal communication skills We are professional and presentable and greet everyone cheerfully. We're ready to deal with an immature student, a pushy salesperson, top VCs, a fortune 500 CEO, and even the President of the United States. We are excited to work in downtown Austin and have reliable transportation. We have a quiet place with fast internet where we can work remotely. We have a reliable laptop computer and smartphone. We are security aware. We have a passcode on our computers and phones and use a password manager. We are available during SXSW (Spring Break) and Startup Week (the week before Austin City Limits Music Fest). We get to Inbox Zero every day. Benefits 4 weeks paid time off (one week is between Christmas and New Year’s)  Personal health, vision and dental insurance paid 100% by Capital Factory Additional benefits such as 401k program (50% company matching), life insurance, short & long term disability and and employee assistance program Parental leave including 10 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 4 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents $1,000 personal innovation budget on your first year anniversary and then an additional $500 each anniversary thereafter Coworking membership at Capital Factory with garage parking space, metro pass, or rideshare credits and access to the onsite gym A priceless network About Capital Factory Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, we meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2010

The YANKTON Menards is looking for someone interested in the opportunity to own and operate a successful flatbed with forklift delivery business making local deliveries to Menards’ customers. Menards, the #1 Home Improvement Center in the Midwest, is rapidly growing and we want you to grow with us. Let us help you become a successful owner-operator! • Big income potential with small startup costs! • Daily electronic payment Monday through Friday! • Local deliveries, home every night! • Opportunity to build your business and work for yourself, not someone else! Questions? Ready to get started? Head to our website to fill out our contract hauling form or contact a General Manager today! Contract Hauling Form: http://www.menards.com/main/c-19223.htm Store Address: 3210 BROADWAY AVE YANKTON, SD 57078 General Manager Email: YANKGENERALMANGER@MENARDS.COM General Manger Phone: 605-668-4050

@everyone Hiring: A Lanzhou ramen restaurant is hiring a stir-fry chef, with food and accommodation provided, $5800/month - $6000/month. Must have a work permit. Work 6 days a week, from around 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Work location: Orange County. Contact phone: 6269771733 9296267666 WeChat ID: zxm6269771733

Noble People is not your typical media agency- we’re a fearless, forward-thinking collective of creative problem-solvers who thrive on bold ideas and no-bull rationale. For us, media is more than just a channel; it’s anything and everything that creates meaningful connections between a brand and its audience. Whether that means redefining how a brand shows up in culture, sparking conversations around new trends, or creating entirely new ways to engage, we believe the possibilities are limitless. We’re driven by the belief that extraordinary results come from challenging the status quo. By blending bold, creative thinking with data-informed insights, we maximize every lever of marketing to achieve transformational growth not just for marketing teams but for the entire organization. We aim to drive impact that matters not only to CMOs but to CEOs and CFOs, ensuring our work fuels meaningful growth across all levels of our clients’ businesses. Our mission is to unlock the professional potential of everyone in our ecosystem. We empower our employees to elevate themselves, their teammates, and their clients, creating a culture where ambitious, growth-focused individuals thrive. If you’re someone who believes that the best solutions come from questioning convention, pushing boundaries, and keeping it real, you’ll find your place here. This is Noble People. Bold ideas. No bull rationale. Let’s build something extraordinary together. The Media Planner supports in the development of effective, innovative, and strategic solutions and is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and execution of approved media plans. Reports directly to the Media Supervisor. Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned). Account & Client Management Produces work that delivers on client goals and gains industry recognition for its creativity and results. Constantly seeks and creates creative opportunities in both media choice and usage to increase visibility/impact. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of assigned accounts (billing issues, budget revisions, flowchart updating, competitive analyses, post-buy analyses, etc.). Maintains detailed and accurate records. Monitors media agreements and contracts with outside media vendors. Contributes to the development and direction of media strategies and POV’s. Conducts media research, brainstorms, evaluates data, and develops points of view. Understands various media and their applications against client strategies and goals. Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of client’s business (market share, business priorities, key competitor strategies, etc.). Communicates effectively with Media Supervisor, keeping him/her abreast of day-to-day status and flagging and elevating any concerns. Vendor & Media Evaluation Owns communication with both internal (buying teams and specialists) and external resources (publications, websites, etc.), to gather and negotiate costs and plan details. Evaluates partners for their relevance in accomplishing client’s strategic goals. Evaluates inventory against audience segments for a range of media vehicles (display, video, mobile, paid social, native) to determine which would most effectively reach target audience. Studies demographic data/consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for online advertising. Calculates campaign forecast/projected results, reach and frequency of potential media vehicles. Stays abreast of key developments/trends/issues in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes). Maintains effective relationships with media vendors, ensuring Noble People is represented in a positive way. Campaign Execution & Maintenance Monitors campaign timelines to ensure proper progression of media buys, such as timely issuance and receipt of client authorizations, delivery of paperwork to vendors, specs to creative agencies, delivery of creative assets to vendors, etc. Responsible for the preparation of insertion orders and placement of advertising with media vehicles. Using multiple sources of external data, perform campaign analysis directly relevant to, and to assist in, optimizations, planning, and/or buying decisions. Implements, traffics, troubleshoots, and analyzes digital campaigns using a third party ad server. Monitors media for pacing, delivery, placement, and flight-date discrepancies and negotiates credit or billing adjustments when necessary. Mentors and delegates to Assistant Media Planners on daily tasks in order to grow the Assistant’s knowledge base and expand individual management skills. Requirements Requirements At least 1.5 years experience as a Media Planner in a creative media agency with hands-on digital planning experience including buying, implementation, analytics, and optimization. Experience managing an Assistant Media Planner preferred. Exceptional written, verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors and clients. Ability to write concise, reasoned, and inspired media presentations, and present to clients with confidence. A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking skills. Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal / professional relationships with employees, vendors, clients, etc. Demonstrated strong command of Media Research resources, capabilities and limitations. Demonstrated self-confidence (and track record) in championing innovative, bold and game-changing ideas. Analytical thinker with the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis in writing. Strong math and analytical skills, with a working comprehension of strategy development and required media math. Demonstrated understanding of consumer insights and how to put insights into action. Strong attention to detail. Benefits We take care of you Noble People offers a generous time-off package of 15 PTO days per annum, Safe & sick days, Personal and Birthday PTO as well as Summer Fridays, Mental Health & Wellness days, and a Sabbatical Program if you are with the agency for 7 or more years. We offer a comprehensive healthcare plan for eligible employees and their families which includes Medical with Telehealth/virtual care options, Dental, Vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life Insurance Lastly, we allow for a cell phone reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Account, daily snacks, and much more. The salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Diversity and Inclusion At Noble People, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best possible talent. Our diversity of experiences, backgrounds, locations, viewpoints and ideas is what makes us a great place to work and differentiate us as an employer of choice. We are an equal opportunity employer At Noble People we are committed to expanding opportunities for all employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability, or any other characteristic. Each person is valued for his or her talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.

Job Title: Experienced Carpet Cleaner We are currently seeking an Experienced Carpet Cleaner to join our team. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of carpet cleaning techniques and should be familiar with using different types of carpet cleaning machinery and equipment. We prioritize customer satisfaction, and we seek someone who is committed to providing excellent service at all times. Responsibilities: Perform professional, deep cleaning services on carpets, area rugs, and upholstery in customer homes and offices. Safely move furniture and other objects as necessary to clean difficult-to-reach areas. Inspect carpets for any stains, spots, or heavy traffic areas that may require additional attention. Use carpet cleaning machinery and equipment efficiently and according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply suitable cleaning agents, considering the type of carpet material and degree of soiling. Complete minor carpet repairs as needed. Promote and sell additional services when appropriate to customer needs. Complete necessary paperwork, including service reports and payment collection. Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized company vehicle. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment. Provide exceptional customer service, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring satisfaction. Attend training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of carpet cleaning techniques and industry standards. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in carpet cleaning, preferably 2-3 years. Knowledge of carpet types and appropriate cleaning methods. Proficiency in operating carpet cleaning equipment. Ability to carry and lift heavy equipment. Basic knowledge of repairs and maintenance of cleaning machines is a plus. Excellent customer service skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with a dedication to high-quality work. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including weekends. Physical Requirements: This position often requires long periods of standing, bending, and kneeling. In addition, it requires the ability to lift and move heavy objects and equipment up to 50 lbs. Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. Disclaimer: The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. To Apply: Text six one two Two Six Eight Zero Seven Two Eight Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

@everyone Job opening: Urgently hiring three positions. First, a Chinese-English translator兼computer engineer, capable of basic computer graphics, website management, proficient in creating PPT and AI, and skilled in using various office software, responsible for daily office and administrative management. Probation period of three months at $6,000/month, salary increases to $8,000/month after probation with stock option incentives. Company provides housing; must be able to work in Florida. Second position: warehouse supervisor兼forklift driver, starting at $5,000/month, available for overseas work, must be proficient in inventory management software and handling goods shipment and receiving. Third position: electromechanical engineer, responsible for assembly and installation of electric golf carts, with knowledge of electrical repair and vehicle assembly, starting salary $7,000/month, increases to $8,000/month after probation plus equity incentives. Company provides housing. Preferably male and single. Work location: Florida. Must have work authorization. Contact: 9296267666, 6269771733. WeChat/call zxm626977173