Entrepreneur in Residence Technical Cofounder (CTO) Canada
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Strong background in AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing., Proven experience in bringing AI products from conception to market and successful commercialization., Experience as a CTO or technical leader in startup or venture environments., Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams..Key responsibilities:
- Define and execute AI strategies for the new venture.
- Develop and implement a technology roadmap with key milestones.
- Lead the technical direction to align with business goals and market needs.
- Build and mentor a cross-functional technical team.
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Job description
About Us:
FutureSight is a leading venture studio that cocreates vertical AI companies with valuesdriven entrepreneurs from inception to exit. We are a team of founders, operators and designers with experience successfully bringing software to market at scale. More information can be found on our website
Role & Responsibilities:As the Technical founder (CTO), you will be at the forefront of shaping the technology landscape for our AIdriven venture. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in AI technologies, a proven track record of bringing AI products to market, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams toward successful outcomes. If you are passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and leveraging AI to create impactful ventures, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
- Collaborate with the venture team to define and execute AI strategies for the new venture.
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- Develop and implement a technology roadmap for AI ventures, outlining key milestones and timelines.
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- Lead the technical direction, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs.
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- Conduct technical due diligence for potential venture opportunities, assessing the feasibility and viability of AI solutions.
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- Provide technical guidance during the evaluation and selection of venture concepts.
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- Drive research initiatives to explore new AI technologies and approaches.
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- Build and mentor a crossfunctional technical team for the venture.
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Requirements
- Technical Skills:
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- Proven track record in AI research and development
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- Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and other AIrelated technologies.
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- A track record of bringing AI projects from conception to market.
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- Successful commercialization of AIdriven products or ventures.
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- Experience as a CTO or Tech leader in a startup or venture environment
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- Entrepreneurial and leadership Skills:
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- Ready to commit fulltime and exclusively to an entrepreneurial journey
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- Have the risk appetite and capacity. Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk profile
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- Desire to be a venturebacked founder
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- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
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- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to build, inspire and guide teams toward common goals.
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- Business Development & Sales Skills:
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- Proven experience in sales, business development, and customer acquisition.
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- Strong ability to engage with potential customers, understand their needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
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- Demonstrated success in building and managing customer relationships to drive product adoption and growth.
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- Ability to craft and execute gotomarket strategies to secure initial traction and expand market presence.
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- Fundraising & Board Experience (Preferred):
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- Experience in fundraising, including pitching to investors and preparing investor presentations.
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- Experience interacting with board directors or serving as a board member is a plus.
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Benefits
- A significant equity package: Participate in the upside of company growth as a cofounding member
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- Opportunity to build, grow and develop a team as the company grows.
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- Shape the culture and technical direction of a venture with your contributions.
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- Collaborate with Talented Peers: Work with a passionate and experienced team of entrepreneurs dedicated to building something unique and transformative.
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- Continuous Learning and Growth: Engage in professional development and constant learning opportunities, expanding your skills while tackling challenging, meaningful projects.
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As the Technical founder (CTO), you will be at the forefront of shaping the technology landscape for our AIdriven venture. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in AI technologies, a proven track record of bringing AI products to market, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams toward successful outcomes. If you are passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and leveraging AI to create impactful ventures, we invite you to join our dynamic team.
- 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 crossfunctional technical team for the venture.
-
- Technical Skills:
-
- Proven track record in AI research and development
- Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and other AIrelated technologies.
- A track record of bringing AI projects from conception to market.
- Successful commercialization of AIdriven products or ventures.
- Experience as a CTO or Tech leader in a startup or venture environment
-
- Entrepreneurial and leadership Skills:
-
- Ready to commit fulltime 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 venturebacked 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 gotomarket 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.
-
- A significant equity package: Participate in the upside of company growth as a cofounding 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.
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Benefits
Requirements
Required profile
Experience
Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory. Other Skills
- Sales
- Team Building
- Communication
- Leadership
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