CPO & Startup Founder
تفاصيل الوظيفة
Note: This ad is is for the opportunity to build a VC-backed startup in MENAP!We are looking for an experienced CPO or Product Lead who is ready to take the leap and become an entrepreneur. If you have years of expertise in building businesses, managing teams, or working as a consultant shaping the business strategy of a firm and are looking to build a disruptive tech venture in the vibrant MENAP ecosystem, we would like to hear from you!The Antler Founder ResidencyThe residency runs for 10 weeks, full-time, in-person in Riyadh.During the residency, you will ideate, validate your ideas and find your co-founder(s) from a cohort of 70-90 founders.You will have access to functional experts and dedicated coaches that will help you with your problem-market fit.At the end of the 10 weeks, you will present your business idea to the Antler Investment Committee. If accepted, you will receive a pre-seed investment of $180,000 for 11% equity, and join Antlerâs portfolio.As an Antler portfolio company, you will receive personalised coaching from our partners and access our global network of advisors and talent to help you scale.Product Leads / CPOs joining our residency play an instrumental role as Co-founders, mainly being responsible for the tech / product side of the business. This requires you to be:Passionate about tech: Identify as a tech professional with deep expertise in building and shaping tech products; Love building software products and platformsExperienced builder: Have extensive experience as a Software Developer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or DevOps EngineerProblem solver: Are an exceptional problem solver with very strong analytical skills, capable of breaking down complex issues and bringing structure into business casesProven leader: Have experience leading a team of developers, engineers, and / or technical product managersEntrepreneurial: Have an entrepreneurial spirit, grit and drive that will enable you to build an impactful companyHave an idea (optional): Eager to solve a problem that youâre passionate about, but you do not want to do it on your own. You understand that you need co-pilots who share your vision and valuesAbout AntlerWe are a global early-stage venture capital firm investing in the defining companies of tomorrow to improve the world with groundbreaking technology. We are present in 30 locations worldwide, have supported over 8,000 founders through our platforms, invested in more than 1,200 startups with a total portfolio of $4.7bn.Our platform brings together experienced and driven professionals from diverse backgrounds to build strong teams and launch their own companies. At Antler, we lower the barriers to entrepreneurship by giving you the necessary support to find the right co-founder and validate your idea, coached by internal and external advisors.Antler Success Stories:Some examples of successful companies that were built as a result of Antlerâs residency, received pre-seed investment from Antler, and have gone on to raise substantial investments are as follows:Airalo: the worldâs first eSIM subscription and top-up storeTreyd: a buy-now-pay-later service for supplier invoicesTwo: complete B2B payment suite, making it easy to sell to online and offline business customersEvyon: planet-friendly battery energy storage systemGlint Solar: software for identifying the best solar sites fasterModoyo: competitive gaming services focusing on inclusivity and communityIf selected, Antler in MENAP can assist with visa letters, if required.We welcome first-time founders, serial entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to Antler in MENAP. Apply now to stop dreaming and start building!Cohort starts: 9th October 2024Cohort location: Riyadh
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