AI Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop and take complete ownership of a growing portfolio of Focused Research Organizations (FROs) and other scientific initiatives aimed at enhancing AI resilience.

• Map out the AI resilience ecosystem to pinpoint bottlenecks and essential capabilities.

• Identify and assess ideas for new projects and organizations.

• Collaborate with funders to design funding calls.

• Assemble founding teams and assist in the recruitment of initial hires.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to founders on technical and organizational strategies, fundraising, and startup operations.

• Act as a Director on several FRO boards, overseeing milestones, funding, strategic direction, hiring, firing, and operational activities.

• Represent Convergent Research and cultivate relationships with philanthropic and public funding bodies.

• Participate in Convergent-wide initiatives such as Founder Retreats and Residencies.

• Formulate an AI resilience portfolio thesis, aid founders in developing fundable plans, map the ecosystem, assess potential FROs, and establish connections with funders and advisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a detailed understanding of the AI landscape in 2026.

• Have insights into areas where the world faces AI-related risks and which of these risks are manageable.

• Generate ideas or have a credible strategy for large-scale initiatives that enhance resilience during the AI transition.

• Demonstrate the ability to advocate passionately for a thesis regarding the allocation of philanthropic capital while also articulating opposing viewpoints effectively.

• Exhibit technical fluency in cutting-edge AI technologies.

• Maintain a robust network within the field.

• Have a solid grasp of startup operations, preferably through direct experience in a startup, venture firm, or through independent ventures.

• Demonstrate experience in fundraising, budget management, crafting technical roadmaps, and hiring personnel.

• Show proficiency in assembling teams to tackle challenging technical projects.

• Bring experience in board governance or nonprofit leadership.

• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to act swiftly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401k match.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—most options are fully covered for you and your dependents.

• Company-sponsored life insurance, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance, along with voluntary supplemental insurance choices.

• 19 holidays (including a full week off at the end of the year).

• 3 weeks of PTO with increases based on tenure, along with separate allocations for sick and parental leave.

• Generous fertility benefits and childcare reimbursement.

• Support for education and professional development.

• Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities.

• Three offsite team retreats per year and additional opportunities to connect with colleagues in person.