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Startup Wise Guys is hiring a Founding CTO (AI/ML / Data Product)

Responsibilities

  • Validate a B2B problem where AI creates measurable value (time, cost, risk)
  • Define MVP that’s product-first (not “cool model-first”)
  • Design the data approach (collection, labeling, evaluation, monitoring)
  • Ship a reliable prototype/MVP (APIs, pipelines, guardrails, feedback loops)
  • Craft investor-ready tech narrative (moat, data advantage, roadmap)

Requirements

  • 7+ years in software engineering with strong AI/ML or data product exposure
  • Experience shipping to production (MLOps basics, monitoring, reliability)
  • Strong product instinct: clarity on what “good enough” looks like for an MVP
  • Founder mindset; you want ownership and upside, not a service role
  • ~10–12h/week for 12 weeks

Benefits

  • 12-week sprint to go from insight → MVP → iteration
  • Weekly accountability + execution cadence (~10–12h/week)
  • 500+ mentors including B2B, product, GTM, fundraising specialists
  • 440+ alumni startups / 40+ countries for learning + intros
  • CTO toolkit for AI ventures: scope, evaluation, deployment, “moat” story

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Structure: senior builders team up to validate real B2B problems

Additional Information

  • participation ticket after acceptance to ensure commitment
  • ~10–12h/week for 12 weeks
About company
Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys is a global startup accelerator and venture capital fund investing in passionate B2B startup founders. Since 2012, they have supported early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and a global network to help them grow and scale internationally.

Based in Estonia, the most tech-savvy startup capital in Europe, they are the most experienced accelerator fund in the region, having run over 45 programs and supported founders from more than 60 countries. Their focus spans key verticals including Cybersecurity, Fintech, SaaS, Web3, Sustainability, and Defence and Security.

Startup Wise Guys emphasizes tailored support, international investment, and a thriving global community of founders and mentors. They help startups at every stage—from building and growing to scaling—with a proven track record of successful exits and portfolio companies raising over €460M.

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