Director of AI Resilience & FRO Ventures

Convergent Research; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergent Research seeks a senior leader to own and drive a growing portfolio of focused research organizations (FROs) and science projects focused on AI resilience. You will define the portfolio, recruit founders, and shape strategic direction to ensure transformative impact while balancing safety and efficacy.

You’ll work with funders, form strong theses, raise capital, and guide boards to make hard strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Roadmap the AI resilience landscape to identify bottlenecks and keystone capabilities for building organizations around
• Source and diligence ideas for new projects and design funding calls with funders
• Build founding teams and recruit early hires who will make or break projects
• Coach founders on technical and organizational roadmaps, fundraising, and startup operations

Job description

Convergent Research seeks a senior leader to own and drive a growing portfolio of focused research organizations (FROs) and science projects focused on AI resilience. You will define the portfolio, recruit founders, and shape strategic direction to ensure transformative impact while balancing safety and efficacy.

You’ll work with funders, form strong theses, raise capital, and guide boards to make hard strategic decisions.