Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - Boston, MA
BOSTON, MAPosted 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 and leading it as CEO, driving the venture from inception to market success.
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, develop revenue models, manage P/L, and prepare for fundraising rounds.
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 for full-time commitment, have startup skills in sales, tech, product, design, or marketing, and experience in pitching to investors.
Work environment and culture
FutureSight emphasizes a values-driven, collaborative environment with experienced founders and operators providing mentorship and support throughout the entrepreneurial journey.
Company information
FutureSight is a venture studio that partners with entrepreneurs to co-create software companies from inception to exit, leveraging a team with extensive experience in scaling software ventures.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, including a 4x entrepreneur, CFO, product leader, expert in idea validation, and early-stage investor, providing a strong support network.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Boston, MA, and requires full-time, exclusive commitment to the startup venture.
Application process
Applicants should submit their resume and LinkedIn profile, 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, gain significant equity, and have ownership of the new business with full support from experienced partners.
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 entrepreneurial leadership, specifically your experience co-founding or leading early-stage B2B SaaS ventures or equivalent intrapreneurial roles, emphasizing your domain expertise and passion for solving industry challenges.
Focus on showcasing your ability to build and lead teams, develop products from concept to market, and your experience with fundraising and investor relations, as these align directly with the role’s expectations.
Apply through multiple channels including FutureSight's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the right decision-makers.
Connect with key personnel in FutureSight’s venture studio division on LinkedIn, such as current entrepreneurs in residence or leadership team members; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on their recent startup launches, asking about their approach to early-stage validation, or expressing enthusiasm about their venture studio model.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'entrepreneurial leadership,' 'B2B SaaS,' 'product-market fit,' 'fundraising,' 'team building,' and 'venture-backed co-founder' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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