Senior Corporate Development Lead, AI
Core
Drive AI product strategy, source AI startups for acquisition/investment, and build relationships across the founder and VC ecosystem.
Role type
Senior Corporate Development Lead (AI Strategy & M&A)
Builds
AI product roadmap, startup pipeline, strategic partnerships
Domain
SaaS / Observability / Artificial Intelligence
Required skills
AI/ML technical knowledge, financial modeling, strategic assessment, negotiation, stakeholder management, deal structuring
Preferred skills
software engineering background, product management experience, VC experience
Technologies
AI/ML frameworks, observability platforms
Responsibilities
Analyze emerging AI technologies and market opportunities; source high-potential AI startups; attend ecosystem events to expand visibility; drive diligence, valuation, and financial modeling; partner with Product/Engineering on build/buy/partner decisions; support negotiation of term sheets and partnership structures; plan post-acquisition integrations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC