FutureSight Website - Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder)
Posted 30+ days 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 as CEO, and driving the business from inception to market traction.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will engage daily with the FutureSight team to test, validate, and refine business ideas, create prototypes, launch products, build teams, revenue models, and investor bases, and own the P/L of the new entity.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have co-founded or led an early-stage product or B2B SaaS company or have equivalent intrapreneurial experience, possess relevant domain expertise, be ready to commit full-time, and have experience raising capital and pitching to investors.
Career development
The role offers the opportunity to be a venture-backed co-founder with significant equity stake and ownership of a new SaaS business, supported by experienced entrepreneurs and a committed team.
Work environment and culture
FutureSight emphasizes a collaborative, values-driven environment with a committed team of founders, operators, and designers, providing a supportive and engaged partnership from inception to exit.
Company information
FutureSight is a venture studio that co-creates software companies with experienced entrepreneurs, providing a proven process, capital, and a team of marketers, designers, and technologists to support new ventures.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and advisors including John Carbrey, Joshua, Kevin, Alan, and Prathna, who bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, product development, and early-stage validation.
Application process
Applicants should submit their resume and LinkedIn profile along with a statement explaining why they are a good fit for the role.
Unique job features
The role offers a unique opportunity to co-found a startup with a venture studio, access to a proven playbook, a supportive team, capital investment, and the chance to own and lead a new SaaS venture full-time.
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 emphasize your entrepreneurial experience, leadership in early-stage startups, and your readiness to commit full-time as a CEO or co-founder in a B2B SaaS environment at FutureSight.
Highlight your domain expertise, experience with venture-backed companies or intrapreneurial roles, and your ability to navigate startup challenges including product-market fit, fundraising, and team building.
Apply through multiple channels including FutureSight's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right decision-makers.
Connect with current or former FutureSight entrepreneurs and leaders on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about their experience working with John Carbrey or inquiring about the venture studio's approach to idea validation and startup growth.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'B2B SaaS,' 'venture-backed,' 'early-stage company,' 'product-market fit,' 'capital raising,' and 'startup leadership' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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