Robotics Middleware Founder

Early-stage fund, accelerator, and AI venture studio for B2B technology startups.

New York, United States
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About the Role

You will build the sensor fusion layer that robotics teams consume instead of building themselves, owning the data foundation and expanding into the constraint layer, policy layer and full middleware stack between hardware and AI models. You will lead the company as founder, hire a team and drive validation and go-to-market.

Requirements

  • Early-stage operator experience and expertise in the problem space
  • Ability to attract, hire and lead world-class teams
  • Passion for technology's ability to change the world
  • Desire to be a venture-backed founder
  • Canada or US-based
  • Ability to collaborate in North American time zones

Responsibilities

  • Build a sensor fusion layer for robotics teams
  • Expand into constraint, policy and middleware layers
  • Validate your ICP and build the sales pipeline
  • Execute a GTM strategy to reach $50-100K ARR
  • Attract, hire and lead a team
  • Raise seed and Series A funding

Benefits

  • $250K USD investment
  • Fundraising playbook and network
  • Operating team support
  • $100K worth of business perks
  • Community of mentors, peers and leaders