Chief Business Officer

Chagible; Singapore; Remote; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity option

Job summary

Chagible AI Lab is seeking a Chief Business Officer to drive investor engagement, partnerships, and early business growth for an AI-focused startup. The role translates product capabilities into measurable outcomes including funding, customer acquisition, and monetization.

You will build early pipelines, shape pricing and monetization, and align product and engineering with market needs while operating with high ownership in a flexible, remote setting.

Qualifications

• Experience driving successful fundraising rounds (pre-seed to Series A).
• Ability to engage with venture capital, angel investors, and institutional funds.
• Capable of leading investor meetings with tangible outcomes (follow-ups/commitments).
• Track record building business pipelines and revenue channels from zero to traction.
• Translate market insights into actionable business strategy and GTM plans.

Responsibilities

• Engage with investors and manage early-stage fundraising efforts.
• Support CEO in pitching the product to investors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to validate opportunities and competitive positioning.
• Identify and develop early partnerships, pilots, and client opportunities.
• Define initial go-to-market direction based on customer feedback.

Skills

Fundraising

Investor pitches

Market research

Go-to-market strategy

Strategic partnerships

Job description

We are looking for a Chief Business Officer to participate investor engagement, partnerships, and overall business growth for an AI-focused startup. This role is responsible for translating product capabilities into measurable outcomes, including funding, customer acquisition, and monetization.

What You Will Do

As our Chief Business Officer, you will:

• Engage with potential investors and manage early-stage fundraising efforts
• Support the CEO in pitching the product to investors, partners, and stakeholders
• Conduct market research to validate opportunities, competitors, and positioning
• Identify and develop early business opportunities, partnerships, and pilot clients
• Define initial go-to-market direction based on market feedback and demand
• Shape pricing, packaging, and monetization strategies at an early stage
• Build and manage early pipelines for partnerships, clients, and collaborations
• Work with product and engineering teams to align development with market needs
• Structure and negotiate early-stage deals, partnerships, and agreements
• Establish foundational processes for business operations, sales, and growth
• Track key business signals including investor interest, pipeline activity, and early traction
• Represent the company in investor discussions, partnerships, and external engagements

What We Are Looking For

You may be a strong fit if you have hands-on experience with:

• Directly contributing to successful fundraising rounds (pre-seed, seed, or Series A)
• Engaging with venture capital firms, angel investors, and institutional investors
• Supporting or leading investor pitches with clear outcomes (meetings, follow-ups, or secured commitments)
• Building business pipelines, partnerships, or revenue channels from zero to initial traction
• Conducting deep market research and translating insights into actionable business strategy
• Defining and executing early-stage go-to-market strategies for tech or AI products
• Selling or positioning technical products, including AI, APIs, or SaaS solutions
• Structuring and negotiating high-value deals, partnerships, or commercial agreements
• Working directly with founders or C-level leaders in high-growth or early-stage environments
• Operating in ambiguous environments with minimal structure and high ownership
• Strong understanding of startup fundraising dynamics, investor expectations, and valuation basics
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical products to non-technical investors and partners
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools, platforms, and current industry landscape
• Experience handling end-to-end investor conversations, from outreach to closing
• Proven ability to prioritize high-impact opportunities over low-value activities
• High level of accountability with a focus on measurable outcomes, not activity
• Comfortable being evaluated based on traction, investor engagement, and business results
• Strong decision-making skills in fast-moving and uncertain environments

Your Work Setup

• Remote and flexible work environment
• No fixed day-off schedule, rotational based on team needs
• High ownership and influence on company direction and strategy
• Opportunity to work on early-stage AI products and decisions
• Option to avail early equity or stock allocation

At the moment, we are not hiring applicants located outside the specified countries.