Associate Strategy
4 weeks ago
Compensation
Annual salary + performance-based + bonus
Why Upgraded?
We’re not just another grants consultancy—we’re building the App Store for AI Work, a centralized platform where strategy, funding, and automation meet. Our AI engine discovers, qualifies, drafts, and applies for every grant or subsidy a company is eligible for—with minimal human overhead. Funded on results: no win, no fee.
Upgraded helps high-growth tech startups unlock an average of $104k/year in savings, close to without lifting a finger. That’s possible because our AI and automation uncover funding opportunities missed by human teams. Our promise? If we don’t deliver results, clients don’t pay.
What You’ll Do
- Source with precision: Use our AI platform to identify and qualify relevant grants/subsidies for clients.
- Ownership of proposals: Draft, refine, and deliver high-impact submissions—with AI-powered autofill and narrative finesse.
- Align and execute: Coordinate with clients and internal Ops/Revenue leads to align funding timelines with business roadmaps.
- Measure and improve: Deliver ROI-focused reports, feed insights back into the platform, and iterate fast.
- Drive platform evolution: Help shape our “GrantGPT”—enhancing its intelligence, usability, and strategic capability.
- EARN trust: Act as the primary client liaison—simplifying the complex, telling compelling stories in English and French.
Who You Are
- Ideally Fully bilingual (English + French)
- 2+ years in grants, consulting, finance, or startup/comms roles
- Tech-first mindset—comfortable with spreadsheets, Google Docs, and AI-based workflows
- Exceptional narrative ability—structured, persuasive, and clear
- Detail-obsessed but mission-minded—able to juggle calendars, deadlines, proposals
- Degree in Business, Economics, Writing, or a related field
Our Technical Culture
Like Renaissance Technologies, we’re building a data-rich, algorithm-first approach to funding intelligence—mining signals, rigorously testing hypotheses, and optimizing for outcomes. We operate in founder mode: deeply involved, outcome-focused, and committed to excellence.
We believe in building things people need—in a simple, direct manner. As Paul Graham reminds us: start small, move fast, iterate, and don’t underestimate the power of clarity in writing and thinking (Paul Graham).
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Real equity in impact: access might mean thousands or millions—but it starts with your work.
- Lead the automation revolution in funding and advisory.
- Learn from operators who’ve built and exited real software businesses.
- High signal, low noise environment—minimal politics, strong owner mindset.
- Future-forward culture: AI-human synergy at every turn.
Stand Out Offer
Email us one thing you're proud of: a project, tool, strategy, or product you’ve built or are building—plus 1–2 paragraphs on how you'd combine AI and grant strategy to help a client thrive.
Apply Now
If you’re energized by the convergence of AI, grant funding, and growth strategy—and want to design the way startups thrive—let’s chat.
Email your resume + cover letter to careers@getupgraded.ca. Let us know in 1–2 paragraphs:
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