Marketing Director

About Obvious Ventures

At Obvious Ventures, we invest in breakthrough technologies that move humanity forward. As an early-stage venture capital firm, we focus on world positive investments across three critical areas : planetary health, human health, and economic health.

Our portfolio includes category-defining companies like Beyond Meat, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Diamond Foundry, Virta Health, and Devoted Health. We don't just provide capital; we partner with founders to build iconic, purpose-driven brands.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Marketing Director to join our San Francisco headquarters and lead our event strategy while helping amplify the stories of breakthrough innovations that are reshaping our world. This is an events-heavy role (approximately 60% of your time) where you'll orchestrate meaningful experiences that connect our ecosystem while also building thought leadership and brand presence.

This role sits at the intersection of venture capital, technology, and storytelling. You'll be responsible for elevating Obvious Ventures' community and brand while supporting our mission to accelerate world positive innovation. We're looking for a strategic doer who is excited to roll up their sleeves and build something lasting.

What You'll Do

Event Strategy & Execution (Primary Focus - ~60% of role)

• Plan and execute signature events ranging from intimate founder dinners (10 attendees) to large-scale conferences (200+ attendees)
• Own the complete event lifecycle : strategy, planning, vendor management, logistics, execution, and post-event follow-up
• Manage multiple concurrent events while maintaining exceptional attendee experiences
• Create curated experiences that foster meaningful connections between entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders
• Build and manage relationships with premier venues, caterers, AV providers, and other event partners across the Bay Area and beyond
• Manage event budgets and negotiate contracts with vendors to optimize spend

Content & Thought Leadership

Brand & Marketing Operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

What You Bring

Experience & Skills

Technical Proficiencies

Personal Qualities

Most importantly, you are deeply motivated by our mission . You're genuinely excited to support entrepreneurs who are working to solve the world's biggest challenges.

Why Obvious Ventures

Ready to Make the Obvious Happen?

If you're excited about using marketing to amplify world-positive innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please include a cover letter explaining why this role and our mission resonate with you, along with examples of events or campaigns you're particularly proud of.

Obvious Ventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.