Strategy Lead

Join Innovamat, a mission-driven company focused on improving mathematics education at scale. As the Strategy Lead for Southern California, you will work closely with the General Manager on strategic priorities, build relationships with district leaders, and shape our go-to-market motion. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education while building something from the ground up.

• Establish and nurture relationships with district leaders, educators, and key stakeholders across Southern California to understand their priorities and challenges.
• Develop and execute a strategic approach to building Innovamat’s presence in the Southern California market, identifying priority districts and communities for impact.
• Collaborate closely with the General Manager on strategic projects and market initiatives, providing insights from the market to shape Innovamat's growth.

• We care less about having the “perfect” background and more about how you think, build relationships, and take ownership
• A track record of taking ownership and making things happen
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, building partnerships, or developing new markets is a plus
• Experience in a high-performing, fast-paced environment such as consulting, investment banking, tech, startups, education, or another entrepreneurial setting
• Curious, thoughtful, and able to understand complex organizations and decision-making processes
• Strategic and structured thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and execute
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and build from scratch
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Curious: You want to deeply understand education, mathematics, and the communities we serve
• Mission-driven: You care about improving education and want your work to have a meaningful impact
• Relationship-driven: You genuinely enjoy getting to know people and building trust over time
• Collaborative: You build strong relationships internally and externally
• Entrepreneurial: You’ve helped launch or scale something from 0→1 or enjoy building something where the path isn’t always clear
• High ownership: You take responsibility and follow through
• Location: Based in Los Angeles and willing to travel ~50%