AI Entrepreneur in Residence

NOTE: Please apply through the following link (https://www.diamandis.com/eir) to be considered for this position.

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Are you an experienced entrepreneur with a passion for Artificial Intelligence? Interested in using AI to solve grand challenges and make a dent in the universe?

Peter H. Diamandis, MD, Founder & Executive Chairman of XPRIZE, Singularity University, BOLD Capital Partners, is looking for a Strike Force Member (EIR) to work side-by-side with him, as a member of his inner-team to participate in building companies, evaluating investments, meeting with world leaders and designing a vision for the future.

This position is based in Los Angeles (ideally in Santa Monica/Venice).

The ideal candidate has a strong network in the Boston (MIT, Harvard, Boston College, Northeastern, BU) and/or LA-based university system and is a recent or past graduate with a vibrant network in the AI community.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Travel: You will accompany Peter to board meeting, and national and international travel speaking at summits, meeting with prospective investors, and evaluating startup companies.

• Strategic Investment Evaluation: Leverage your AI expertise working alongside Dr. Diamandis and his core team to evaluate potential AI investments and startups. Represent Peter at key meetings as a first screen when evaluating opportunities.

• Product MVP Development: You'll participate in building MVPs for AI-driven ventures. This includes everything from defining the problem and solution space to raising funding.

• Ecosystem Engagement: Support Peter and his team in identifying and curating a community of AI based entrepreneurs in the LA area out of CalTech, UCLA, or USC to source talent and early seed and pre-seed companies.

• Research & Content Production: You’ll support Peter in his books, and blogs, and conduct research in advance of Peter’s various events including Abundance360 and XPRIZE Visioneering.

• Academic Excellence: A recent or past graduate from MIT, Harvard, CalTech, UCLA, or USC with a degree in computer science, machine learning, neural networks, or a related field.

• Entrepreneurial Leadership: Proven experience in initiating and leading ventures, activities, or organizations, particularly in the AI sector, over the past 2-5 years. You have a record of being a self-starter having founded your own organizations, projects or endeavors in high-school, college, graduate school or thereafter. You are a change maker.

• Local AI Ecosystem: Deep connections within the Boston or Los Angeles AI and entrepreneurial community, allowing you to act as a bridge between Strike Force and local opportunities.

• Alignment with Peter's Vision: You are familiar with Peter Diamandis' work, companies, and books, ensuring a shared vision and understanding of the goals for AI-driven ventures.

• Exceptional Work Ethic: A commitment to excellence, demonstrated by a strong work ethic and a track record of achieving ambitious goals. What Sets You Apart? Going the Extra Mile on quality of work and thoroughness.

• Startup Experience: You have hands-on experience in building or participating in startups, ideally in the AI/Computing/networking/software sector, showcasing your ability to bring a concept to fruition.

• Strategic Networking: You are a masterful networker. Put in a room, you can find the key person and present your ideas, and land a follow-up meeting.

• Deep Technical Skills: Advanced expertise in specialized areas of AI/software (e.g. natural language processing, computer vision, or robotics)

• Cultural Fit: A strong alignment with the values, mission, and culture of Strike Force and Peter Diamandis, making you not just a team member but a true advocate for the cause.

About the Role & The Employer

The Entrepreneur In Residence - Artificial Intelligence position is a cornerstone of the Strike Force Fellowship. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to work directly with Peter Diamandis and his core team on AI-driven ventures, investment evaluation, and opportunity surfacing. It's designed for those who are deeply committed to leveraging AI for societal advancement.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend only to apply when they check every box. So if you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to chat and learn more about what you want to do next in your career.

PHD Ventures Inc. (Abundance360) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Dr. Peter H. Diamandis

Peter Diamandis is a serial entrepreneur, futurist, technologist, TED Speaker, New York Times Bestselling Author, and the founder of over 25 companies.

Fortune magazine has named Peter one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.

He is also the Founder of the non-profit XPRIZE Foundation. Since its founding in 1994, XPRIZE has launched over $550 million of competitions to create radical breakthroughs that benefit humanity. Most recently, Peter teamed up with Elon Musk to launch a $100 million XPRIZE focused on combating climate change through gigaton carbon removal.

Peter’s life mission is to empower entrepreneurs to create a hopeful, compelling, and abundant future for humanity.

He created Abundance360 to empower a select group of entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs to harness the latest technologies, create wealth, and solve significant global problems.