Co-Founder & CEO - AI Sourcing & Procurement

Co-Founder & CEO - AI Sourcing & Procurement FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CEO to lead the launch of a new AI platform that optimizes sourcing costs for manufacturers. Global manufacturers face intense pressure to cut costs amid rising material prices, geopolitical disruptions, and fragile supply chains. Procurement teams still rely heavily on manual processes and fragmented data, making it challenging to identify reliable, cost‑effective suppliers or accurately benchmark "should‑costs." With 5‑10% annual savings targets now the norm, reducing sourcing inefficiencies and improving supplier visibility has become a strategic necessity. Our venture is developing a solution that helps manufacturers lower procurement costs by using AI to analyze, benchmark, and match them with the right suppliers. By combining data‑driven insights, cost modeling, and automated recommendations, it enables teams to source smarter, negotiate better, and turn procurement into a measurable driver of profitability. Responsibilities Win customers – Run pilots, shape pricing, and validate retention and expansion. Build the product – Work with FutureSight's product/engineering team to launch V1. Raise capital – Lead the seed round with our initial investment. Build your team – Hire your founding team and set the cultural foundation. About FutureSight FutureSight is a venture studio that co‑creates and invests in B2B SaaS and vertical AI startups alongside exceptional entrepreneurs. We give founders an unfair advantage by pairing hands‑on studio support with early capital, reducing risk and increasing the odds of success by 10x. We're led by a cross‑functional team of builders and investors, including Kevin Nguyen and Alan Smith (venture design and product strategy), Prathna Ramesh (venture investor), Dennis Ensing (operations and strategy), Krista LaRiviere (entrepreneurial and marketing experience), Anupama Joshi (founder excellence), and John Carbrey (software entrepreneur and people leader). What We Bring Validated problem – You will enter a venture with a proven market need and strong momentum toward building and scaling. Studio bench strength – Designers, engineers, growth marketers, and fundraising professionals are embedded from Day 1. Capital commitment – Initial pre‑seed funding for early hires and building the MVP with potential for follow‑on funding, and access to our investor and advisor network. What You Bring Founder‑level drive – You're motivated to co‑found a new venture as the CEO. With or without us, this is your calling. Startup scrappiness – You know what you're signing up for. You're familiar with the scrappiness of owning something from start to finish. Previous founding experience – You have co‑founded a product company or B2B SaaS venture or have been at a venture‑backed company. Risk appetite and capacity – Read more on our post on the Entrepreneurial Risk Profile. GTM chops – Proven success in B2B SaaS sales, marketing, and customer engagement. Fundraising fluency – Able to craft investor narratives and close capital; well‑networked in fintech and early‑stage communities. People leadership – Magnet for top talent; coach and culture carrier. Industry experience – Background in supply chain and/or procurement in large manufacturing firms. What You Can Expect Daily active engagement with our team to launch the initial product, achieve initial market traction, and prepare for seed fundraising. Full P/L ownership of the new entity. A significant equity stake in the business. This is a full‑time role; we are seeking someone to dedicate themselves fully and exclusively to building and owning a new SaaS venture. Ready to build?If this is the perfect opportunity for you, we want to hear from you Submit your resume and LinkedIn profile and tell us more about why you think we should chat. FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr