Entrepreneur in Residence – Technical Co-founder, CTO
FutureSight
Entrepreneur in Residence – Technical Co-founder, CTO
FutureSight
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Collaborate with the venture team to define and execute AI strategies for the new venture.
- Develop and implement a technology roadmap for AI ventures, outlining key milestones and timelines.
- Lead the technical direction, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs.
- Conduct technical due diligence for potential venture opportunities, assessing the feasibility and viability of AI solutions.
- Provide technical guidance during the evaluation and selection of venture concepts.
- Drive research initiatives to explore new AI technologies and approaches.
- Build and mentor a cross-functional technical team for the venture.
Requirements
- Technical Skills:
- Proven track record in AI research and development
- Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and other AI-related technologies.
- A track record of bringing AI projects from conception to market.
- Successful commercialization of AI-driven products or ventures.
- Experience as a CTO or Tech leader in a startup or venture environment
- Entrepreneurial and leadership Skills:
- Ready to commit full-time and exclusively to an entrepreneurial journey
- Have the risk appetite and capacity. Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk profile
- Desire to be a venture-backed founder
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to build, inspire and guide teams toward common goals.
- Business Development & Sales Skills:
- Proven experience in sales, business development, and customer acquisition.
- Strong ability to engage with potential customers, understand their needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
- Demonstrated success in building and managing customer relationships to drive product adoption and growth.
- Ability to craft and execute go-to-market strategies to secure initial traction and expand market presence.
- Fundraising & Board Experience (Preferred):
- Experience in fundraising, including pitching to investors and preparing investor presentations.
- Experience interacting with board directors or serving as a board member is a plus.
Benefits
- A significant equity package: Participate in the upside of company growth as a co-founding member
- Opportunity to build, grow and develop a team as the company grows.
- Shape the culture and technical direction of a venture with your contributions.
- Collaborate with Talented Peers: Work with a passionate and experienced team of entrepreneurs dedicated to building something unique and transformative.
- Continuous Learning and Growth: Engage in professional development and constant learning opportunities, expanding your skills while tackling challenging, meaningful projects.
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AI researchmachine learningdeep learningnatural language processingAI project commercializationtechnical due diligencetechnology roadmap developmentventure concept evaluationcustomer acquisitiongo-to-market strategy
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationteam buildingentrepreneurial mindsetrisk appetitestakeholder engagementinspirationguidancecustomer relationship managementbusiness development
