About Founders Factory

Founders Factory pioneers in building and funding startups, hand-in-hand with outstanding entrepreneurs and top-tier corporations. Based in London and led by IPO-successful founders, our company delivers essential capital, a dedicated team of 100+ experts, and exclusive access to a network of leading corporate partners. Our Venture Studio and industry-specific Accelerator programs, along with Venture Funds for Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups, empower diverse founding teams across various sectors, including FinTech, Health, Climate, and Deep Tech. Since our inception in 2015, Founders Factory's 300+ portfolio companies have secured $900 million in subsequent funding.

Job Opportunity: Tech and Data Lead

We are seeking a visionary Tech and Data Lead to spearhead and nurture our growing portfolio of startups. You will blend hands-on technical work with strategic oversight, co-creating with a broad range of ambitious founders. This role offers a golden opportunity to mold new ventures from the ground up across industries like finance and telecommunications, backed by the world’s leading corporate giants.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Tech and Data Lead, you'll serve dual roles in our Studio and Accelerator settings:

• Guide technical strategy and direction for up to two Studio businesses, dedicating 1-2 days per week to each.
• Transform broad concepts into MVPs within 6 months, establishing foundational tech for scalable businesses while ensuring commercial viability.
• Drive tech innovation and oversee the implementation of robust, scalable solutions across the startup spectrum.
• Allocate one day per week to bolster our Accelerator portfolio by aligning technical strategies and enhancing machine learning and software development practices.

Desired Experience:

• Track record of delivering successful products in a fast-paced tech startup environment.
• Expertise in AI, data science, and machine learning, with a knack for aligning technical strategies to business outcomes.
• Experience as a technical founder preferred, with a solid balance between hands-on development and strategic planning.

Who You Are:

• Comfortable navigating change and complexity, adept at making informed decisions under uncertainty.
• Proactive, resilient, and persistently driven to meet objectives, regardless of challenges.
• Skilled at working collaboratively across functions, cultures, and time zones.
• Committed to coaching others and sharing knowledge to fortify our collective expertise.

What’s In It For You:

• A competitive salary with Equity Market Initiative (EMI) options across the Founders Factory portfolio.
• Engagement with groundbreaking projects in a vibrant, entrepreneurial environment.
• Access to a comprehensive network of mentors, industry experts, and investors.
• Extensive professional development opportunities and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Founders Factory is dedicated to building not just businesses, but the future of tech entrepreneurship. Join us to lead the change.