Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - San Francisco, CA
SAN FRANCISCO, CAPosted 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 from inception to market launch and growth as CEO.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will engage daily with the FutureSight team to test, validate, and refine business ideas, build prototypes, launch products, achieve market traction, fundraise, and manage the new company's P/L and equity stake.
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, skills in a key startup discipline, and experience raising capital.
Career development
The role offers the opportunity to become a venture-backed CEO with significant equity and ownership in a new SaaS business, supported by experienced founders and investors.
Work environment and culture
FutureSight emphasizes a committed, engaged, and supportive team environment with a proven process and resources to help avoid common startup mistakes.
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 seasoned entrepreneurs, operators, designers, and strategic advisors including a 4x entrepreneur, CFO, product leader, and early-stage investor.
Job location and travel
The position is based in San Francisco, 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
The role is unique in offering co-founder status, significant equity, and direct partnership with a venture studio providing capital, expertise, and a startup playbook.
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 or equivalent intrapreneurial roles, emphasizing your domain expertise and industry knowledge relevant to FutureSight's focus.
Emphasize your skills in startup disciplines such as sales, technology, product management, design, or marketing, along with your experience in pitching to investors and raising capital, as these are critical for the Entrepreneur in Residence role.
Apply through multiple channels including FutureSight's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed for this unique co-founder opportunity.
Connect with current and past entrepreneurs, leaders, or team members at FutureSight on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on their recent startup launches, asking about their experience with the venture studio model, or expressing enthusiasm about collaborating on early-stage SaaS ventures.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'co-founder,' 'B2B SaaS,' 'early-stage company,' 'venture-backed,' 'product-market fit,' and 'capital raising' to ensure your application passes initial automated screenings.
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