AI-Focused Startup Founders Coach for Growth & Fundraising

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leland is building a platform to support ambitious founders in an AI‑driven world. We’re seeking an experienced startup founders coach to guide ideation, strategy, market research, and go‑to‑market planning for early‑stage ventures.

The role also covers fundraising strategy, branding, product development consulting, and helping founders navigate hiring, compensation, and legal considerations with AI-enabled approaches.

Qualifications

• Must have experience founding or advising startups.
• Previous coaching or mentoring experience is required.
• Clear, structured approach to helping founders navigate building a company.

Responsibilities

• Guide founders through ideation, business strategy, market research, and GTM planning.
• Provide fundraising and venture capital strategy support.
• Assist with branding, app and web development, and AI-driven operations.
• Advise on hiring, compensation strategy, contract drafting, and legal research.
• Support resume, cover letters, and interview prep for founders.

Skills

Startup coaching

Mentoring

Strategy development

Market research

Fundraising

Go-to-market

Job description

Leland is building a platform to support ambitious founders in an AI‑driven world. We’re seeking an experienced startup founders coach to guide ideation, strategy, market research, and go‑to‑market planning for early‑stage ventures.

The role also covers fundraising strategy, branding, product development consulting, and helping founders navigate hiring, compensation, and legal considerations with AI-enabled approaches.