Private Equity Lead, Founder's Office

What You’ll Do

• Build and expand Decagon’s executive network across the U.S., including enterprise customers, private equity firms, strategic partners, and investors
• Partner directly with Decagon’s founders on high-stakes, complex enterprise opportunities
• Cultivate relationships with C-level and VP-level executives in customer experience, operations, technology, and digital transformation
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships, including private equity firms, systems integrators, ecosystem partners, and PE-backed platforms
• Work with PE firms to drive Decagon adoption across portfolio companies
• Leverage executive relationships to accelerate enterprise evaluations, influence build vs. buy decisions, and drive urgency
• Represent Decagon at executive briefings, private dinners, industry events, and partner meetings across the U.S.
• Apply strong commercial judgment to prioritize the highest-impact opportunities across regions and verticals
• Help shape Decagon’s U.S. market expansion strategy through direct market feedback

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in strategic growth, partnerships, enterprise GTM, or founder-adjacent roles
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with senior executives, VC/PE investors, and operators, and close complex, relationship-driven opportunities
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Proven judgment in prioritizing deals, partners, and markets
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments without heavy process
• Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous time off, including company holidays and a company-wide holiday break
• Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks in the office