As Founder in Residence you'll identify and develop AI-centric businesses create MVPs lead teams and secure stakeholder buy-in while transitioning successful ventures to long-term leadership roles.

WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6 a leading investment firm using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading and over the past two decades the same formula has been used across a range of industries asset classes and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management PEAK6 Strategic Capital Apex Fintech Solutions FOCUS We Insure Evil Geniuses Poker Power Zogo and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
About PEAK6 AI Strategies
PEAK6 AI Strategies is dedicated to pioneering next-generation AI-driven businesses and solutions. As part of our commitment to innovation we are launching a Founder in Residence program designed to attract top entrepreneurial talent eager to transform disruptive ideas into scalable ventures within a supportive environment.
As Founder in Residence you will be the entrepreneurial force behind the identification incubation and launch of new AI-centric businesses. Working closely with the PEAK6 AI Strategies leadership and technical teams you'll validate market opportunities develop MVPs and lay the foundation for operationally independent high-growth ventures.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify research and validate high-potential business opportunities aligned with PEAK6 strategies.
- Develop comprehensive business cases including market sizing customer discovery competitive analysis go-to-market plans and financial models.
- Rapidly test and iterate on MVPs leveraging PEAK6's internal resources and networks.
- Assemble and lead cross-functional teams as necessary (engineering product design etc.).
- Secure buy-in and sponsorship from internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop initial operational GTM and hiring plans for new ventures.
- Act as the "founder" serving as the primary advocate and decision-maker through ideation validation launch and initial scaling phases.
- Report venture progress to executive leadership and incorporate feedback.
- Transition successful ventures to full-time leadership or continued executive sponsorship.
What We Offer
- Access to PEAK6 resources expertise capital and networks.
- The opportunity to build and scale new ventures with real-world impact.
- Mentorship from seasoned founders investors and AI experts.
- Pathway to become founding CEO or take a leadership role in a spun-out venture.
Your Experience
- Proven track record as a founder co-founder or key early employee at a venture-backed startup or equivalent entrepreneurial experience.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and commercial applications.
- Strong analytical strategic and financial modeling skills.
- Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and drive structure.
- Experience recruiting and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with customer discovery and product validation.
- Network within the startup investor and AI/tech communities is a strong plus.
- Relentless drive resilience and a founder's mindset.
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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