What We’re Looking For
- 7–12 years of full-cycle recruiting, including 4+ years leading executive or senior leadership searches; agency experience required.
- Proven track record hiring AI leaders and technical entrepreneurs (CEO, Founding CTOs, Heads of AI/ML, VPs Engineering, Chief Scientists, Staff/Principal Engineers).
- Demonstrated ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priority searches end-to-end.Deep network across AI, software, and engineering communities—or a history of building one quickly.
- Exceptional sourcing and personalized outreach that consistently drives high response and conversion rates.
- GenAI-forward operator who is hands-on with LLMs and AI tools for market mapping, calibration, writing, research, and analysis; experiments rigorously and measures impact.
- Viewed as a trusted advisor with sound judgment to senior leaders; excellent written and verbal communication; uncompromising ethics and confidentiality.
- Strong ownership and urgency with bias to action, high throughput, and a relentless focus on candidate experience.
- Analytical, systems-oriented thinker, fluent with data, funnel instrumentation, ATS/CRM usage, and continuous improvement.
Bonus points
- Basic coding ability or proficiency using AI to write and evaluate code snippets or technical work.
- Experience building recruiting operations, employer brand programs, or sourcing communities from zero to one.
Why AI Fund
- Work directly with one of AI’s most respected pioneers and help build the talent engine for a portfolio shaping the future of AI.
- Operate at the intersection of venture creation and cutting-edge research and product.
- Front-row seat to AI Fund's unique venture studio model—where you'll see ideas transform into funded, launched companies in 10 weeks.
- Build companies from zero to one: You'll recruit for companies at inception, shaping founding teams and culture from day one.
- Access to Andrew Ng's network and the broader AI community through events, partnerships, and portfolio connections.
- Competitive compensation including equity participation in AI Fund's success.
Top Skills
What We Do
Who is AI Fund?
We are a team of AI pioneers, proven entrepreneurs, seasoned operators, and venture capitalists that collaborates with leading entrepreneurs to solve big challenges using artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2017 by Dr. Andrew Ng, AI Fund is backed with $176 million in capital by some of the leading VC firms and investors, including NEA, Sequoia, and Greylock.
How Are We Different?
We work with entrepreneurs during their startup’s most critical and risky phase, from 0 to 1. At the earliest stages, your company strategy is still being formed, and you’re still on the path to demonstrating your idea’s full potential – this is a reality we understand. This is the period when decisions on product strategy, market fit, and team are most critical, moving fast and fixing parts of your business when you have limited resources is a challenge.
We believe the best way to help entrepreneurs is by providing our time, expertise, and resources to help flesh out these key strategic decisions. Making the right decisions at the right time can often make the difference. We are here to improve these dynamics, at a time when the help matters the most.
Why Work With AI Fund?
Getting a startup from idea to Series A funding is not easy. We’ve been there and understand the challenges you must overcome. Whether you desire limited help and just want access to our unique ecosystems of AI experts and entrepreneurs or you would like our full support, we are interested in the opportunity to help in your success.
We are flexible in how we work with companies, but ultimately, we are here to maximize your chance of success and accelerate getting your company to market. We provide the capital, expertise, and resources to accelerate the work required to minimize risks in your startup, help you rise above the noise, and make your company more attractive to new investors.
