PALO ALTO, CAPosted 23 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from AI Fund

• Job overview

  The Product Builder role at AI Fund involves driving the creation and validation of AI startup ideas, playing a key role in building new AI companies from concept to launch within the venture studio.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Product Builder will ideate and validate product concepts, build business cases including market analysis and go-to-market strategies, assist in recruiting Founders in Residence, manage projects and communication during the build stage, support investment decisions, and continue supporting portfolio companies post-launch.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have strong quantitative and analytical skills, 0 to 1 software startup experience, venture capital or technical startup experience, due diligence skills including market research and financial modeling, coding ability with AI assistance, and excellent communication and organizational skills; a growth mindset and knowledge of AI trends are essential.

• Work environment and culture

  AI Fund values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect, fostering a growth mindset and a flexible, proactive work environment focused on innovation in AI startups.

• Company information

  AI Fund is a venture studio founded by Dr. Andrew Ng in 2017, backed by a $370 million fund, focused on building AI companies that advance humanity across various industries.

• Team overview

  The Product Builder will join the build team working closely with partners, Founders in Residence, Venture Advisors, and AI Fund leadership to develop AI startups.

• Job location and travel

  The position is full-time and on-site in Palo Alto, CA.

• Unique job features

  The role uniquely combines product and program management in a venture studio setting, offering the chance to build AI startups from ideation through funding and growth stages.

Company overview

AI Fund is a venture studio that focuses on building and investing in artificial intelligence startups. Founded by Dr. Andrew Ng, a prominent figure in AI, the company aims to solve significant problems using AI technology by providing resources, expertise, and funding to early-stage companies. AI Fund generates revenue through equity stakes in the startups it helps to launch and grow. Key historical milestones include the successful incubation of companies like Landing AI and Workera, which have made notable impacts in their respective fields.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in early-stage product validation, ideation, and working closely with founders or startup teams, as these are core responsibilities for the Product Builder role at AI Fund.

• Highlight your quantitative and analytical skills, including expertise in TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, market research, competitive landscape mapping, and financial modeling, to align with the job’s due diligence and business case building requirements.

• Apply through multiple platforms such as AI Fund’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant startup or venture capital job boards to maximize your application’s visibility.

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