Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
4 weeks ago
About the RoleWe’re looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early-stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder support - shaping ideas, validating markets and ensuring MVPs ship and evolve.You’ll play a hands-on role across multiple ventures simultaneously, partnering with founders, technical teams and studio leadership to push concepts forward and de-risk them into scalable startups.You’ll Work OnVenture FormationGuide venture teams from validated ideas to spin-out readinessAct as a dual advocate – representing both venture interests and FutureSights’s strategic lensKeep 3-5 parallel venture tracks on cadence through structured reviews, blockers and internal alignmentProduct DevelopmentLead product discovery, roadmap planning, and MVP scoping for active venturesWork closely with technical leads to prioritize features and execute lean product buildsServe as interim product owner in early stages; hands off ownership as teams matureFounder & Team DevelopmentThought partner to EIRs; coach on early go-to-market motions, user research, and product feedback loopsSupport recruiting for key hires (e.g. founding engineers, Technical Co-founders)Internal Tools & Studio IPOversee internal product initiatives for Idea generation, Recruiting automation, venture platform boilerplateAlign product tooling with venture formation needsStudio Operations (as needed)Manage platform tools (GCP, AWS, OpenAI, Github etc)Triage ad-hoc requests from the studio team: events, communications, marketing touchpoints.What We’re Looking ForPrior experience at a venture studio or as a Software startup founder5-8+ years of product management, venture building or early-stage startupsProven ability to own product from zero-to-one across multiple domainsHands-on with early product work — wireframes, JTBDs, quick specs, etc.Strong user discovery skills — comfortable leading interviews and synthesizing insightsAble to work with ambiguity and move quickly without perfect informationStrong founder empathy and the ability to balance coaching with forward momentumFamiliar with lean startup, customer development, and MVP best practicesExcellent communication and project manager skills — internally and externallyBonus ExperienceTechnical background or ability to collaborate closely with engineersWhy This Role?You’ll shape 3–5 ventures from napkin sketch to spin-out, driving discovery → MVP → early traction with real autonomy. You’ll ship weekly, test with real customers, and turn hard-won lessons into reusable studio IP that compounds across the portfolio. As a founder-facing leader, you’ll coach EIRs, influence roadmaps, and help make early hires while partnering with studio leadership on investment theses, spin-out criteria, and GTM bets. The role offers portfolio-scale impact, a strategic seat at the table, and career optionality to step into a founding/operator role or grow within the studio—anchored in crisp thinking and clean execution, not process theater.Contract & Compensation6-month contract with option to convertCompetitive compensation based on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
4 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full timeAbout the Role We’re looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early-stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here ). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder support - shaping ideas, validating markets and ensuring...
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
4 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full time1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants About The Role We're looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early‑stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder...
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
4 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full time1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants About The Role We're looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early‑stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder...
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full time1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants About The Role We're looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early‑stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder...
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
1 week ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full timeAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early-stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder support - shaping ideas, validating markets and ensuring MVPs...
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
1 week ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full timeAbout the RoleWe’re looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early-stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder support - shaping ideas, validating markets and ensuring MVPs...
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Product Lead, Venture Studio Core Team
6 days ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada FutureSight Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearAbout the RoleWe're looking for a strategic and execution minded Product Management & Strategy lead to guide early-stage B2B AI ventures from formation through to spin out (see our process here). In this role, you'll sit at the intersection of venture strategy, product development and founder support - shaping ideas, validating markets and ensuring MVPs ship...
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Venture Studio Product Lead: Strategy to MVP
4 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full timeA leading venture studio in Toronto is seeking a Product Management & Strategy lead to guide B2B AI ventures from formation to spin-out. You'll oversee product development, support founders, and drive multiple ventures while shaping strategic directions. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in product management and a strong understanding of lean...
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Venture Studio Product Lead: Strategy to MVP
4 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full timeA leading venture studio in Toronto is seeking a Product Management & Strategy lead to guide B2B AI ventures from formation to spin-out. You'll oversee product development, support founders, and drive multiple ventures while shaping strategic directions. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in product management and a strong understanding of lean...
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Venture Studio Product Lead: Strategy to MVP
3 weeks ago
Toronto, Canada FutureSight Full timeA leading venture studio in Toronto is seeking a Product Management & Strategy lead to guide B2B AI ventures from formation to spin-out. You'll oversee product development, support founders, and drive multiple ventures while shaping strategic directions. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in product management and a strong understanding of lean...
