AI-First Venture Studio EIR — Lead a Startup

Gitwit Creative

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 148,500 - 181,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $91,000 over 6 months

Venture‑leadership experience

Path to founding CEO of a Gitwit ventr

High‑trust, high‑autonomy culture

Workspace in Bentonville office

Weekly team lunches

Launch of Gitwit Northwest Arkansas

Job summary

Gitwit is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence Fellow to lead the evolution of new ventures from first principles. Based in Bentonville, AR, you will partner across teams to validate problems, shape product direction, and drive early customer engagement and investor conversations.

This is a hands-on, founder‑level leadership track designed to culminate in a founding CEO role. The 6‑month fellowship with Renaissance Philanthropy immerses you in an AI‑first studio context, offering real

Qualifications

Candidates should show operating experience building or leading ventures.
Strong instinct for what could become a company and what shouldn't.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and work across functions.

Responsibilities

Lead venture creation from day one, talking to users and validating the problem.
Shape product direction with engineers, designers, and partners.
Run early sales, pitch to design partners and potential customers.
Craft compelling investor pitches and long‑term company vision.
Decide if concepts become features, products, or a company.