Associate, Power & Compute Hardware
Core
Drive venture creation across grid hardware, power electronics, energy storage, semiconductors, photonics, and compute infrastructure by identifying fundable opportunities and recruiting founders.
Role type
Associate Venture Lead (Hard Tech)
Builds
New deep tech companies in energy and compute infrastructure
Domain
Climate tech, energy, hardware, semiconductors, photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PhD in Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, or Electrical Engineering; hardware building experience; first principles reasoning; commercial orientation; technical intuition for power/grid or device/compute domains
Preferred skills
AI native; experience in early-stage startups or deep tech commercialization; strong network in relevant domains
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conduct deep technical and market analysis to build conviction on priority venture areas; identify and hire high-potential founders as Founders in Residence; develop venture ideas, de-risk them, and support progression to seed stage
Seniority
Associate level (open to Senior Associate for more experienced candidates)
