Entrepreneur in Residence - Technical Co-founder (CTO) - Canada

About Us:

FutureSight is a leading venture studio that co-creates vertical AI companies with values-driven entrepreneurs from inception to exit. We are a team of founders, operators and designers with experience successfully bringing software to market at scale. More information can be found on our website

We seek an experienced Technical founder (CTO) to spearhead the development and growth of transformative AI ventures. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and creating cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges. The Technical Founder will play a pivotal role in driving the technical vision, strategy, and execution of the venture.

Role & Responsibilities:

As the Technical founder (CTO), you will be at the forefront of shaping the technology landscape for our AI-driven venture. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in AI technologies, a proven track record of bringing AI products to market, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams toward successful outcomes. If you are passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and leveraging AI to create impactful ventures, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

• Collaborate with the venture team to define and execute AI strategies for the new venture.
• Develop and implement a technology roadmap for AI ventures, outlining key milestones and timelines.
• Lead the technical direction, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs.
• Conduct technical due diligence for potential venture opportunities, assessing the feasibility and viability of AI solutions.
• Provide technical guidance during the evaluation and selection of venture concepts.
• Drive research initiatives to explore new AI technologies and approaches.
• Build and mentor a cross-functional technical team for the venture.

Requirements:
• Technical Skills:
• Proven track record in AI research and development
• Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and other AI-related technologies.
• A track record of bringing AI projects from conception to market.
• Successful commercialization of AI-driven products or ventures.
• Experience as a CTO or Tech leader in a startup or venture environment

• Entrepreneurial and leadership Skills:
• Ready to commit full-time and exclusively to an entrepreneurial journey
• Have the risk appetite and capacity. Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk profile
• Desire to be a venture-backed founder
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to build, inspire and guide teams toward common goals.

• Business Development & Sales Skills:
• Proven experience in sales, business development, and customer acquisition.
• Strong ability to engage with potential customers, understand their needs, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing customer relationships to drive product adoption and growth.
• Ability to craft and execute go-to-market strategies to secure initial traction and expand market presence.

• Fundraising & Board Experience (Preferred):
• Experience in fundraising, including pitching to investors and preparing investor presentations.
• Experience interacting with board directors or serving as a board member is a plus.

Benefits:
• A significant equity package: Participate in the upside of company growth as a co-founding member
• Opportunity to build, grow and develop a team as the company grows. 
• Shape the culture and technical direction of a venture with your contributions.
• Collaborate with Talented Peers: Work with a passionate and experienced team of entrepreneurs dedicated to building something unique and transformative.
• Continuous Learning and Growth: Engage in professional development and constant learning opportunities, expanding your skills while tackling challenging, meaningful projects.