Founder-in-Residence

Founders-in-Residence join Platform companies as Co-Founders, and typically become CEO or CTO when the company spins out. Platform provides: - a validated unmet need and solution - a startup foundation, with strong chances of success - initial capital and access to our investor network - a glide-path to success, built with specific, measurable milestones - the Platform Guild - our network of trusted advisors and subject-matter experts who can help you whenever you need it - a talented and flexible studio team to help build - product, engineering, growth hacking, etc - shared ops/HR/G&A functions - legal, talent, finance, etc - so you can focus on what matters - coaching all along the way Matching a Co-Founder is art and science. Amongst the qualities we look for in a Co-Founder / Founder-in-Residence are: Smarts, Empathy, Self-awareness, Moral Compass, Coachability, Grit, Inventiveness, Focus, Adaptability, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Sense of Humor, and Leadership.