AI Venture Principal: Build & Validate Startup Concepts

VC Stack

Palo Alto (CA)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in venture studio
Extensive benefits package
401k match

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking a Principal to join its investment team in Palo Alto. In this hybrid role, you will drive projects from ideation through validation, building business cases for potential ventures.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, previous startup experience, and the ability to work with senior executives. This role offers a competitive salary of $160,000 to $210,000 along with equity and an extensive benefits package.

Qualifications

  • 0 to 1 software startup experience as a founder or founding team member.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and build financial models.
  • Capability to read and write basic software code, especially in AI applications.

Responsibilities

  • Drive projects forward and transition them to new companies.
  • Carry out ideation, early product validation, and build business cases.
  • Support Founders in Residence and track project progress.

Skills

Analytical skills
Growth mindset
Interpersonal skills
Technical startup mindset
Due diligence skills
Organizational skills

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Job description

VC Stack is seeking a Principal to join its investment team in Palo Alto. In this hybrid role, you will drive projects from ideation through validation, building business cases for potential ventures.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, previous startup experience, and the ability to work with senior executives. This role offers a competitive salary of $160,000 to $210,000 along with equity and an extensive benefits package.

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