AI Fund

Founder in Residence – Generative AI

AI Fund

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Define the product vision for a new Generative AI venture.
  • Lead technical execution and ship full-stack, cloud-native applications.
  • Serve as the company’s CEO and co-founder, shaping, executing, and scaling the venture.
  • Apply deep GenAI expertise and product intuition to solve meaningful user problems.
  • Work in close partnership with a Product Builder, Technical Builder, and AI Fund leadership.
  • Operate with high ownership and rapid iteration in ambiguous environments.
  • Present to investors and participate in capital raises as needed.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and GTM teams.

Requirements

  • Strong technical fluency in GenAI, LLMs, and modern ML frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience shipping full-stack, cloud-native applications.
  • Proven track record of building and launching 0–1 products.
  • Comfortable leading in ambiguity and acting without perfect information.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (product, design, GTM).
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills that inspire alignment and trust.
  • Experience presenting to investors or participating in capital raises.
  • Deep knowledge or strong familiarity with our target industry (e.g., renewable energy, infrastructure, compliance, etc.).
  • Previous co-founder or founding engineer of VC-backed software company.
  • Preferred: Experience building real-time or interactive products (voice, avatars, chatbots).
  • Preferred: Prior startup or founding engineer experience.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with fundraising or technical stakeholder communication.
  • Preferred: Domain expertise in the venture’s target vertical(s).
  • Initiative & Grit: You own outcomes, move fast, and thrive in chaotic environments.
  • User-Obsessed: You actively seek feedback and design with the end user in mind.
  • Scrappy & Resourceful: You deliver results despite constraints.
  • Technically Curious: You continuously explore new tools and approaches, applying them creatively.
  • Builder Energy: You’re energized by creating from scratch and making bold bets.