Careers & Collaboration

Join the team that builds businesses.

TRIZAN is a startup studio and business-solutions firm that works with founders, operators, and investors across North America. If you like combining clear thinking with real execution, there may be a place for you here.

Applications 1700+ applications received in 2024
Focus High-accountability, builder-first environment
Locations Toronto (HQ) · Austin (presence) · Remote-friendly

Why join TRIZAN.

TRIZAN is not a traditional agency or consulting shop. It is a holdco and startup studio that blends strategy, execution, and ownership. People who thrive here like being close to decisions, seeing the full business picture, and building systems that last.

Work that compounds

You are not just producing deliverables for a single campaign or quarter. The work you do often becomes part of the operating system behind multiple businesses.

  • Exposure to M&A, tech, marketing, and operations
  • Opportunities to work across multiple ventures
  • Systems and playbooks reused across projects

Builder-first culture

TRIZAN works with people who want responsibility and clarity—not busywork. Expectations are high, but so is the level of context you receive.

  • Direct access to decision-makers
  • Focus on outcomes, not theatrics
  • Room for experiments that are grounded in reality

Multiple ways to plug in

Not everyone needs to be a full-time employee. Some join as contractors, studio partners, or advisors on specific ventures.

  • Full-time and part-time roles
  • Project and contract-based work
  • Studio co-build and venture partner opportunities

Paths into TRIZAN.

Titles can change as we grow, but the core paths stay consistent. If you do not see an exact match, a general application is still welcome.

Operators & consultants

You enjoy working inside businesses—helping leadership teams make moves with more clarity and less noise.

  • Strategy & operations generalists
  • M&A and financial analysis support
  • Process design, dashboards, and reporting
  • Client-facing project leadership

Ideal for people who have sat in real operating roles and can translate that experience for others.

Technologists & IT

You think in systems, understand infrastructure, and want to help businesses stay secure, reliable, and efficient.

  • Managed IT and support specialists
  • Cloud and network engineers
  • Security-minded generalists
  • Integrators who connect tools, not just install them

Ideal for people who like both architecture and hands-on troubleshooting.

Marketing & creative

You care about how brands show up—visually, verbally, and in the details of campaigns and experiences.

  • Brand strategists and copywriters
  • Designers and creative directors
  • Performance marketers and funnel builders
  • People who can connect digital, offline, and merch

Ideal for people who want to see their work linked to real business metrics.

Studio builders & founders

You are a founder, operator, or product builder who wants to co-build a venture with the TRIZAN Startup Studio rather than go fully alone.

  • Domain experts with clear insight into a problem
  • Early-stage founders looking for a structured partner
  • People comfortable with shared upside and accountability
  • Those who enjoy both strategy and execution

Specialists & advisors

You have niche expertise—tax, legal, industry-specific operations, or another specialty—and want to plug in selectively.

  • Subject-matter experts for specific projects
  • Advisors on transactions, regulatory topics, or markets
  • Mentors for portfolio founders

Operations & internal team

You like keeping everything moving: systems, calendars, documentation, and internal coordination across multiple workstreams.

  • Operations coordinators and chiefs of staff
  • Project managers and PMOs
  • People & talent support

Is TRIZAN likely a fit for you?

This is not a test—just a quick lens to help you decide whether our working style lines up with what you are looking for.

Quick fit check.

Select the statements that feel true. You can choose more than one.

How to apply or express interest.

TRIZAN receives more applications than it can process in real time. Clear, focused messages stand out. You do not need a perfect CV—just an honest view of what you are good at and what you want to work on.

What to include.

  • A short overview of your background and key skills
  • Examples of work or situations you are proud of
  • The path(s) that interest you most (operator, tech, studio, etc.)
  • How you prefer to work: full-time, part-time, contract, or venture partner

You can apply even if there is no open role that perfectly matches your profile. The question is whether there is a real problem your skills can help solve.

Primary careers inbox: [email protected]

This form does not send anything automatically. It is designed to help you structure a concise note that you can email to [email protected] or include with a formal application.

Expectations & FAQ.

A few straightforward points before you decide to apply. If these sound reasonable, chances are the conversations will be productive.

Work model

TRIZAN is flexible on location but not on responsiveness. Some roles are fully remote; others benefit from proximity to Toronto or Austin.

  • Remote-friendly with clear communication expectations
  • Occasional in-person sessions for certain projects
  • Time zone overlap with North America preferred

Process

The process is simple but direct. The goal is to quickly see whether there is mutual fit on both capability and working style.

  • Initial review of your profile and note
  • Conversation focused on real problems you have solved
  • Optional small exercise or case relevant to the role

What success looks like

People who do well at TRIZAN tend to share a few traits, regardless of role.

  • They follow through on commitments
  • They ask clear questions when context is missing
  • They care about both craft and business outcomes

If this sounds like your kind of environment, reach out.

TRIZAN is deliberate about who it brings in. A clear, honest note will be read—whether or not the timing lines up immediately.

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