Board Member - Technical Advisor

TechStarsGroup; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology startup in Atlanta is seeking a Board Member - Technical Advisor to guide its strategic technology decisions. You will work closely with the founder, providing insights on technology trends and infrastructure while helping to build a resilient tech team. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in high-ranking technical roles, a strong understanding of tech-driven growth, and exceptional communication skills. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic startup in the tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CTO role, Senior Architect, or other high-ranking technical position.
• Track record of guiding companies through tech-driven growth.
• Deep understanding of technology trends and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills with board and founder interactions.
• Strong industry network and ability to leverage connections.

Responsibilities

• Offer strategic insights on technology trends for company alignment.
• Provide board-level recommendations for technology infrastructure.
• Assess technical architectures for improvement and scalability.
• Guide talent acquisition and culture of innovation.
• Identify technological risks and offer mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with the founder on tech challenges.
• Translate complex strategies for stakeholders.
• Update the board on emerging tech trends.

Skills

Strategic technology guidance

Technology stack recommendations

Architectural review

Talent acquisition strategy

Risk management

Communication skills

Industry network

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

About the job Board Member - Technical Advisor

About the Role:

As a Board Advisor you'll play a pivotal role, guiding our visionary path in the technology landscape. Your expertise will be instrumental in steering the startup towards robust, innovative, and scalable tech decisions at the board level. Directly collaborating with our founder, you will bridge technical gaps, offer strategic advice, and ensure alignment between the company's technical direction and its broader objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Technology Guidance: Offer high-level strategic insights on technology trends, ensuring the company's tech decisions align with its long-term goals and market positioning.
• Technology Stack & Infrastructure: Provide board-level recommendations on technology stack, infrastructure, and other key technical decisions that have long-term implications.
• Architectural and Solution Review: At strategic intervals, assess the company's technical architectures and solutions. Highlight areas for improvement and scalability to ensure the startup remains competitive.
• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Offer insights on building a resilient tech team, from key hires to fostering a culture of innovation. Use industry connections to recommend top-tier talent.
• Risk Management: At the board level, help identify potential technological risks and offer mitigation strategies, ensuring long-term stability and growth.
• Founder Collaboration: Act as a trusted technical confidant to the founder, offering insights, feedback, and perspective on a variety of tech-centric challenges and opportunities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Help in translating complex technical strategies into digestible insights for fellow board members and key stakeholders.
• Continuous Learning: Keep the board updated on emerging tech trends, potential disruptive technologies, and opportunities for innovation or collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a CTO role, Senior Architect, or other high-ranking technical position.
• A track record of guiding companies through tech-driven growth and scaling.
• A deep understanding of technology trends, architectures, and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present to a board and liaise directly with founders.
• An established network within the tech industry.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Prior board advisory or directorship roles, especially in early-stage startups.
• Demonstrated experience in mentorship or leadership at the board level.
• A reputation for visionary thinking and strategic decision-making in the tech sector.