Founder in Residence

About *****

*** is developing an AI operating system for short-term rental businesses. This platform integrates property management, guest communication, pricing, cleaning, maintenance, direct bookings, and financial reporting. The company's objective is to consolidate various disconnected tools into one intelligent operating system to help short-term rental operators automate operations, increase revenue, and enhance guest experiences.

Role Overview: Founder in Residence

*** is seeking a Founder in Residence to identify and develop new product or business verticals within the short-term rental industry. This full-time role, based in Saudi Arabia, involves building a new business from conception to a standalone venture with significant revenue and impact. The successful candidate will leverage existing company resources, including funding, engineering, design, AI infrastructure, customer access, distribution, and executive support. Upon success, the individual will assume leadership of their venture. This position requires over 10 years of experience and offers a competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify high-potential opportunities for new products or business verticals within short-term rentals.
• Validate customer problems through research and direct engagement with property managers and rental operators.
• Define the product vision, strategy, and go-to-market plan.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and AI teams for rapid development and launch.
• Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary team as the venture expands.
• Manage growth, product adoption, customer success, and financial performance.
• Make data-driven decisions and iterate based on customer feedback.
• Present progress to founders and the executive team.
• Develop a business capable of operating as a distinct division or an independent company.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on action.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Developed product and commercial intuition.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and establish structure.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to recruit, inspire, and lead high-performing teams.
• Highly analytical with strong execution skills.
• Customer-focused approach to product development.
• Versatility across product, sales, marketing, and operations functions.
• Proficiency and interest in building with AI technologies.
• Previous startup experience (founder, early employee, product leader, operator, or investor) is valued.
• Experience in short-term rentals, hospitality, or property technology is beneficial.

Success Metrics (First 12–24 Months)

• Successfully built and launched a new business vertical within the short-term rental industry.
• Recruited and led a cross-functional team.
• Achieved product-market fit.
• Generated recurring revenue.
• Established leadership as the General Manager of the new venture.

Company Culture and Expectations

***** values individuals who are driven to excel and contribute to building innovative AI businesses. The company environment is not suited for those seeking a conventional 9-to-5 corporate role, engaging in workplace politics, or preferring a slow-paced, stable job. Candidates should aim to achieve a high level of performance in their field.