Product Manager / Former Founder, New Initiative
Core
Lead a 0→1 product initiative building on top of foundation models, operating as the CEO of the new product line.
Role type
Senior IC product manager (founder-level)
Builds
New product initiatives leveraging foundation models for AI applications
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Large-scale foundation models
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Founder experience (0→1 loop), execution velocity, deep knowledge of modern AI/ML systems, customer-led sales, cross-functional leadership without authority, technical depth in model behavior and architecture
Preferred skills
Credible external voice in applied AI, prior experience building real-time or applied AI products, prior PM time at high-velocity AI labs (Anthropic, OpenAI), technical degree or prior engineering experience
Technologies
Foundation models, State Space Models (SSMs)
Responsibilities
Own the initiative's roadmap, strategy, and execution pace; shape go-to-market positioning, pricing, and target segments; run customer discovery and partner with GTM to close early customers; drive cross-functional alignment across research, engineering, design, and GTM; serve as an external thought leader through writing and talks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with founder-level altitude