Founding CTO (AI/ML / Data Product)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Founding CTO (AI/ML / Data Product) based in Portugal.

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We are looking for an entrepreneurial technology leader ready to turn AI and data expertise into a business of their own. This founding opportunity is designed for experienced engineers who want to move beyond implementing someone else's vision and build an AI-powered B2B venture from the ground up. Over a focused 12-week, fully remote program, you will validate a real market problem, define a product-led minimum viable product (MVP), and develop a working solution with measurable business value. You will shape the technical architecture, data strategy, and deployment approach while establishing a compelling competitive advantage. Supported by experienced mentors, fellow founders, and a global startup network, you will refine your product and prepare an investor-ready technology vision. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, product thinking, and founder ambition to launch or join a founding team. \n

As a founding technology leader, you will drive the technical and product development of an AI-powered B2B venture, balancing feasibility, customer needs, and commercial potential throughout the 12-week program.

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with strong AI/ML or data product expertise, a product-oriented mindset, and the ambition to take ownership of a new business venture.

• A structured, 12-week startup sprint to progress from problem discovery to MVP development, validation, and iteration.

• Fully remote participation with an international community of founders and technology professionals.

• Weekly accountability sessions and a consistent execution cadence to maintain momentum and focus.

• Access to a network of more than 500 mentors specializing in B2B businesses, product development, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising.

• Connections to a global alumni network of more than 440 startups across over 40 countries, offering opportunities for learning, collaboration, and introductions.

• A practical CTO toolkit for AI ventures, covering product scoping, model evaluation, deployment, and the development of a defensible competitive advantage.

• The opportunity to become a co-founder or join a founding team and build an AI-powered business with long-term growth potential.

• A participation fee is required after acceptance to secure commitment to the cohort. \n