AI Due Diligence Principal leading private equity investor engagements at an applied AI startup. Evaluating AI strategies and delivering value creation plans for sponsors-backed companies.
Responsibilities
Lead AI Diligence: Evaluate target companies’ AI strategies, data infrastructure, and technical maturity. Identify opportunities, risks, and areas for value creation.
Sponsor & Client Management: Serve as the primary partner for private equity and corporate sponsors. Build long-term trust, align on scope, deliver findings with conviction, and ensure client satisfaction.
Bridge Strategy & Technology: Translate complex AI/ML capabilities into actionable recommendations for investment committees, portfolio executives, and Brain Co. stakeholders.
Deliver Value Creation Plans: Work with engineering and product leaders to scope, prioritize, and implement AI solutions within sponsor-backed assets — ensuring commercial outcomes and technical feasibility.
Drive Execution: Own diligence engagements from scoping through delivery, ensuring excellence in both strategic analysis and operational outcomes.
Requirements
12–15+ years of professional experience.
Background in top-tier consulting PE groups (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and/or direct private equity investing.
Startup operating experience required; demonstrated ability to execute and scale in high-growth environments.
Proven track record of leading complex diligence processes with material investment and operational outcomes.
Benefits
Earn competitive compensation + meaningful equity
Thrive in a culture built on speed, curiosity, and impact.
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