Role Overview:
The entrepreneur in residence (EIR) will work closely with leadership to identify, build, and scale new business initiatives. This role requires a founder’s mindset, strong execution capability, and depth in at least one core functional area (marketing, finance, operations, AI, research, or automation), along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
The EIR is expected to operate independently, learn rapidly, and take end-to-end ownership of assigned projects—from idea validation to execution.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Venture building & strategy:
1. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, internal ventures, or growth initiatives
2. Conduct feasibility analysis, market validation, and business model design
3. Translate strategic objectives into executable plans, roadmaps, and milestones
4. Work closely with founders/leadership to drive innovation and experimentation
B. Functional ownership (at least one core skill required):
1. The EIR must be hands-on and proficient in at least one of the following areas, while remaining collaborative across others:
2. Marketing & growth: Go-to-market strategy, brand positioning, partnerships, and growth execution
3. Finance & Business Economics: Financial modeling, budgeting, pricing strategy, unit economics, and cost optimization
4. Operations & Process Design: SOPs, vendor management, operational scaling, and execution efficiency
5. Market research & analytics: Customer discovery, competitive research, data analysis, and insight generation
6. Artificial intelligence & automation: Use of AI tools, workflow automation, no-code/low-code platforms, and productivity systems
7. Workflow & systems thinking: Designing scalable internal systems across sales, operations, and finance
8. Project Management: Planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and delivery accountability
C. Execution & project ownership:
1. Take complete ownership of assigned initiatives from concept to launch
2. Define KPIs, track progress, and ensure timely execution
3. Solve operational, financial, and strategic challenges proactively
4. Drive continuous improvement through iteration and feedback
D. Client coordination & stakeholder management:
1. Act as a single point of contact for clients or external stakeholders where required
2. Manage client servicing, expectations, deliverables, and timelines
3. Translate client and stakeholder requirements into clear internal action plans
E. Compliance & governance:
1. Ensure adherence to legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance relevant to business operations
2. Coordinate with legal, finance, and compliance partners as needed
3. Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
F. Learning, innovation & self-development:
1. Demonstrate strong self-learning ability and curiosity to acquire new skills rapidly
2. Stay updated with trends in technology, AI, business models, and market dynamics
3. Experiment with new tools, processes, and approaches to improve efficiency and outcomes
Experience/Skills Preferred:
1. Proven experience or strong aptitude in at least one core functional area (marketing, finance, operations, AI, research, or automation)
2. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
3. Ability to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
5. High learning agility and willingness to adapt across domains