FutureSight
Co-Founder & CEO - AI for Public Sector Proposals
FutureSight, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Co-Founder & CEO - AI for Public Sector Proposals
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI‑native platform that transforms how government contractors win proposals. Government contractors are drowning in complexity, juggling SME acquisition, outdated content, and manual compliance tracking across BD, legal, and finance teams. This results in slower proposals, lower win rates ( Responsibilities
Win customers — run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion Build the product — work with FutureSight's product/engineering pod to launch V1 Raise capital — lead the seed round with our initial investment Build your team — hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation About FutureSight
FutureSight is a venture studio that co‑creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage by pairing hands‑on studio support with early capital, thereby reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x. Our leadership team blends builders and investors: Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith guide venture design and product strategy; Prathna Ramesh brings capital strategy expertise; Dennis Ensing offers operational and strategic mentorship; Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience; Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence; and John Carbrey brings deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1. What We Bring
Validated problem — a proven market need with strong momentum toward building and scaling Studio bench strength — designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1 Capital commitment — initial pre‑seed funding for early hires and MVP development, with potential for follow‑on funding and access to our investor and advisor network What You Bring
Founder‑level drive — motivated to co‑found a new venture as the CEO, whether with or without us Startup scrappiness — familiar with the full lifecycle and the scrappy culture of startup ownership Previous founding experience — co‑founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture, or worked at a venture‑backed company Risk appetite and capacity — see our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile GTM chops — proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement Fundraising fluency — able to craft investor narratives, close capital, and connect with fintech and early‑stage communities People leadership — magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier Industry experience — background in government contracting, proposal management, or B2B SaaS for professional services What You Can Expect
Daily active engagement with our team to launch the product, achieve initial market traction, and prepare for seed fundraising Full P/L ownership of the new entity A significant equity stake in the business A full‑time, exclusively dedicated role focused on building and owning the new SaaS venture Ready to build? If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us why you think we should chat. FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. Seniority Level
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3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI‑native platform that transforms how government contractors win proposals. Government contractors are drowning in complexity, juggling SME acquisition, outdated content, and manual compliance tracking across BD, legal, and finance teams. This results in slower proposals, lower win rates ( Responsibilities
Win customers — run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention + expansion Build the product — work with FutureSight's product/engineering pod to launch V1 Raise capital — lead the seed round with our initial investment Build your team — hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation About FutureSight
FutureSight is a venture studio that co‑creates and invests in B2B SaaS and Vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage by pairing hands‑on studio support with early capital, thereby reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x. Our leadership team blends builders and investors: Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith guide venture design and product strategy; Prathna Ramesh brings capital strategy expertise; Dennis Ensing offers operational and strategic mentorship; Krista LaRiviere brings years of entrepreneurial and marketing experience; Anupama Joshi drives founder excellence; and John Carbrey brings deep insight into scaling startups from 0 to 1. What We Bring
Validated problem — a proven market need with strong momentum toward building and scaling Studio bench strength — designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising pros are embedded from Day 1 Capital commitment — initial pre‑seed funding for early hires and MVP development, with potential for follow‑on funding and access to our investor and advisor network What You Bring
Founder‑level drive — motivated to co‑found a new venture as the CEO, whether with or without us Startup scrappiness — familiar with the full lifecycle and the scrappy culture of startup ownership Previous founding experience — co‑founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture, or worked at a venture‑backed company Risk appetite and capacity — see our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile GTM chops — proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement Fundraising fluency — able to craft investor narratives, close capital, and connect with fintech and early‑stage communities People leadership — magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier Industry experience — background in government contracting, proposal management, or B2B SaaS for professional services What You Can Expect
Daily active engagement with our team to launch the product, achieve initial market traction, and prepare for seed fundraising Full P/L ownership of the new entity A significant equity stake in the business A full‑time, exclusively dedicated role focused on building and owning the new SaaS venture Ready to build? If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us why you think we should chat. FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. Seniority Level
Executive Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Other Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting Get notified about new Co‑Founder jobs in
Chicago, IL .
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