- Company Name
- FutureSight
- Job Title
- Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - Toronto, ON
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder)
**Role Summary:**
Lead the creation and launch of a new B2B SaaS startup as full‑time, full‑ownership co‑founder. Own P/L, build team, product, and revenue model, and secure seed-stage funding in partnership with a venture studio.
**Expectations:**
- Commit 100% of time to the new venture.
- Demonstrate high risk appetite and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Possess relevant industry/domain expertise to solve real market problems.
- Execute pre‑seed and seed fundraising; secure initial investor support.
- Accept responsibility for all operational decisions and financial performance.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Conceive and validate product‑market fit through rapid prototyping and customer interviews.
- Build and lead a cross‑functional team (product, engineering, sales, marketing, design).
- Establish and iterate on the business model, pricing, go‑to‑market strategy, and sales plans.
- Own the P/L, set key performance metrics, and report progress to stakeholders.
- Prepare and present to investors, negotiate term sheets, and secure capital.
- Foster partnership with venture studio partners (marketing, design, tech, capital).
- Drive initial traction, user acquisition, and revenue generation within the first 12–18 months.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven co‑founder or leadership experience in a B2B SaaS or product‑based startup (minimum 2‑3 years).
- Strong domain knowledge in a high‑potential industry (e.g., SaaS verticals, enterprise tech).
- Ability to pitch to investors, manage fundraising rounds, and negotiate terms.
- Hands‑on product sense (road‑map, backlog, MVP development).
- Experience building and scaling a team (recruitment, culture, performance).
- Financial acumen: budgeting, P/L ownership, revenue forecasting.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a bias‑for‑action mindset.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA or advanced business qualification is a plus.
- No mandatory certifications, but prior experience in venture capital or startup advisory is advantageous.