Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - San Jose, CA
SAN JOSE, CAPosted a month ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from FutureSight
Job overview
The Entrepreneur in Residence role at FutureSight involves co-founding a new B2B SaaS startup, leading the venture from inception to growth with significant equity stake and full P/L ownership.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires daily engagement in early-stage testing, validation, prototype creation, product launch, market traction, fundraising preparation, and building a team, product, revenue model, and investor base.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have co-founded or led an early-stage product or B2B SaaS company or have equivalent intrapreneurial experience, possess domain expertise, risk appetite, and skills in key startup disciplines, and have experience raising capital.
Career development
The position offers the opportunity to become a CEO and co-founder of a venture-backed startup with mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and access to a committed team and capital.
Work environment and culture
FutureSight values a committed, values-driven entrepreneurial culture with close collaboration among founders, operators, and advisors in a venture studio environment.
Company information
FutureSight is a venture studio that partners with entrepreneurs to build software companies from inception to exit, led by experienced founders and advisors with successful track records.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with a team of experienced entrepreneurs, CFOs, product leaders, and advisors who provide strategic guidance and operational support.
Job location and travel
The role is based in San Jose, CA, and requires full-time, exclusive commitment to the startup venture.
Application process
Applicants should submit their resume and LinkedIn profile along with a statement explaining their interest in the role.
Unique job features
This role offers a unique opportunity to co-found a startup with a proven playbook, significant equity, and support from a venture studio with a strong track record.
Company overview
FutureSight is a venture studio that specializes in co-founding and funding B2B SaaS companies, particularly those leveraging AI technologies. Based in Toronto, with additional locations in New York and San Francisco, FutureSight partners with values-driven entrepreneurs to develop world-class software companies from inception to exit. Founded by John Carbrey, the studio provides comprehensive support, including capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise, to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies. FutureSight's unique model focuses on close collaboration with entrepreneurs to ensure successful business outcomes.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your entrepreneurial experience, especially co-founding or leading early-stage B2B SaaS ventures, emphasizing your full-time commitment and risk appetite for startup challenges.
Emphasize your domain expertise or industry advantage, your ability to navigate scrappy startup environments, and your skills in key startup disciplines like sales, tech, product, design, or marketing.
Apply through multiple channels including FutureSight's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other startup-focused job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current FutureSight team members and leaders on LinkedIn, particularly those in the venture studio or startup divisions. Use ice breakers such as commenting on their recent venture successes, asking about their experience co-creating startups, or expressing enthusiasm about their collaborative approach to building companies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'co-founder,' 'B2B SaaS,' 'venture-backed,' 'startup discipline,' 'investor pitching,' and 'full-time entrepreneurial commitment' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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