Co-Founder & CEO - AI Sourcing & Procurement

FutureSight; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity stake

Initial funding for MVP development

Access to investor and advisor network

Job summary

A tech venture studio is seeking a Founding CEO to lead the launch of an AI sourcing platform aimed at cost optimization for manufacturers. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in B2B SaaS sales, team leadership, and fundraising. This full-time position requires a visionary leader ready to build a new venture focused on transforming procurement with innovative solutions. Significant equity stake and daily engagement with a collaborative team are part of the role. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Motivated to co-found a new venture as CEO with founding experience.
• Proven success in B2B SaaS sales and customer engagement.
• Able to craft investor narratives and close capital.

Responsibilities

• Win customers through pilots, pricing, and retention validation.
• Work with the product team to launch the MVP.
• Lead seed funding efforts for capital acquisition.

Skills

B2B SaaS sales expertise

Leadership and team building

Fundraising capabilities

Startup experience

Industry knowledge in supply chain

Job description

Co-Founder & CEO - AI Sourcing & Procurement

FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI platform for sourcing cost optimization for manufacturers. Global manufacturers are under intense pressure to cut costs amid rising material prices, geopolitical disruptions, and fragile supply chains. Procurement teams still rely heavily on manual processes and fragmented data, making it challenging to identify reliable, cost-effective suppliers or accurately benchmark "should-costs." With 5-10% annual savings targets now the norm, reducing sourcing inefficiencies and improving supplier visibility has become a strategic necessity.

Our Venture is developing a solution that helps manufacturers lower procurement costs by using AI to analyze, benchmark, and match them with the right suppliers. By combining data‑driven insights, cost modeling, and automated recommendations, it enables teams to source smarter, negotiate better, and turn procurement into a measurable driver of profitability.

As Founding CEO, you'll shape the vision, build the team, and lead this transformation across the $10B procurement software market.

Responsibilities

• Win customers — Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion
• Build the product — Work with FutureSight's product/engineering pod to launch V1
• Raise capital — Lead the seed round with our initial investment
• Build your team — Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation

About FutureSight

FutureSight is a venture studio that co‑creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage — pairing hands‑on studio support with early capital, reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x.

We're led by a cross‑functional team of builders and investors. Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith lead venture design and product strategy. Prathna Ramesh applies her experience as a venture investor with capital strategy in every new business. Dennis Ensing mentors our ventures with operational and strategic expertise, Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience as a multi‑time exited founder, and Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence. John Carbrey (San Francisco), a successful software entrepreneur and people leader, adds deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1, having built and exited multiple prior SaaS ventures.

What We Bring

• Validated problem — You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling
• Studio bench strength — Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1
• Capital commitment — Initial pre‑seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow‑on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network

What You Bring

• Founder‑level drive — You're motivated to co‑found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling
• Startup scrappiness — You know what you're signing up for. You're familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish
• Previous founding experience — You have co‑founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture or have been at a venture‑backed company
• Risk appetite and capacity — Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile
• GTM chops — Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement
• Fundraising fluency — Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well‑networked in fintech and early‑stage communities
• People leadership — Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier
• Industry experience — Background in supply chain and/or procurement in large manufacturing firms

What You Can Expect

• Daily active engagement with our team to launch initial product, achieve initial market traction and prepare for seed fundraise
• Full P/L ownership of the new entity
• A significant equity stake in the business
• This is a full‑time role; we are seeking someone to dedicate themselves full‑time and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture

Ready to build? If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat!

FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.