Confidential (Registered Users Only) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Corporate Development Lead to drive our AI product strategy, build strong relationships across the founder and VC ecosystem, and support high-impact initiatives including acquisitions, venture investments, and startup partnerships.
You will be part of a small, high-visibility team that reports directly to Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s Founder/CEO. The ideal candidate is passionate about AI and developer tools, comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and excited to operate in a fluid, technically demanding environment. You will support evaluations, source promising AI startups, collaborate closely with internal product and engineering leaders, and help position Confidential (Registered Users Only) as the preferred partner for the next generation of founders.
This role is ideal for someone who is hungry for increased responsibility, operates with authenticity and creativity, and prioritizes the company’s interests.
At Confidential (Registered Users Only), we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Confidential (Registered Users Only)s can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
Support Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s AI product strategy by analyzing emerging technologies, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics.
Source high-potential AI startups for acquisition, investment, or partnership, and build a strong presence across the founder and VC ecosystem.
Attend meetups, conferences, and ecosystem events to expand Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s visibility and pipeline opportunities.
Drive workstreams across diligence, valuation, financial modeling, strategic assessment, and internal recommendations.
Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to evaluate build/buy/partner opportunities aligned with Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s AI roadmap.
Support negotiation processes, including term sheets and partnership structures.
Collaborate on integration planning with cross-functional partners after acquisitions or strategic deals.
Help attract early-stage AI companies into Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s startup program.
Who You Are:
Demonstrated technical knowledge through past experience (software engineering, product management, VC, etc.) or a degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
Some experience with financial modeling, forecasting, or analysis (willingness to learn; we can teach you).
Excited about building and maintaining a strong network across founders, VCs, and the broader AI ecosystem.
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and technically challenging environments.
Excellent prioritization and ability to operate across multiple complex stakeholders and projects.
Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for developing negotiation capabilities.
Benefits and Growth:
- Best-in-breed onboarding
- Generous global benefits
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Confidential (Registered Users Only).