Co-Founder

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a founding-team opportunity at a pre-seed AI recruiting startup that is rethinking how top talent connects with high-growth companies. You will work directly alongside the existing co-founders to shape the product, go-to-market strategy, and culture from the ground up. The role carries real ownership and is central to the company's trajectory. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Partner with co-founders to define and execute the overall vision, strategy, and roadmap. - Help build and scale an AI-powered platform that matches candidates directly with startup hiring managers. - Drive growth by deepening relationships with startups and expanding the network of companies and candidates on the platform. - Contribute to product decisions, including how the matching algorithm and candidate experience evolve. - Hire and develop early team members across engineering, operations, and growth. - Work cross-functionally to ensure the platform delivers high-quality, efficient placements for both candidates and companies. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or operating within early-stage startups or high-growth technology environments. - Background in one or more of: AI/ML products, talent acquisition technology, marketplace businesses, or B2B SaaS. - Strong commercial instincts, with the ability to identify product-market fit signals and act on them quickly. - Experience working with or at top-tier consulting, technology, or venture-backed organizations is a strong plus. - Comfort operating with high ambiguity and a bias toward action in a very small team. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with founders, candidates, and investors alike. LOCATION Based in San Francisco, California. On-site presence expected given the early stage of the team.