Founder

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) → Fractional Founder, CEO → Founder/CEOBuild a company. Lead growth. Raise capital. Earn meaningful ownership.Altura Ventures is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to work directly with founder Lee Lorenzen to help fund and scale one of the ideas the the EIR already has or one of the ones that Altura Ventures has been incubating.This role is designed for entrepreneurial operators who want more than a traditional executive position. You will begin as a fractional Founder/CEO, helping shape product, growth, fundraising, and execution—with the opportunity based on the quality of the concept and the initial fundraising success (which Altura Ventures will manage) to transition into a full-time Founder/CEO role.Through Altura Ventures’ GEM System, you will receive hands-on support for fundraising, go-to-market strategy, pricing, and growth execution.WHAT YOU’LL DO• Optimize your existing startup's positioning and/or brainstorm a new idea with Lee Lorenzen (see www.leelorenzen.com)• Select the opportunity that best fits your experience and interests• Work alongside Altura Ventures using the GEM System (www.altura.net/gem) to raise $250K in 3 months• Operate as a fractional Founder / CEO during the initial fundraising and growth phase• Transition to a full-time Founder / CEO role as milestones are achievedThe Big QuestionDo you have what it takes to be the Founder, CEO of one of these two startups?If you are confident you can take this next step then please read on...WHO YOU ARE• Founder mentality with high ownership and accountability• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making fast decisions• Strong growth, product, GTM, or operational experience• Excited by startups and motivated by building long-term value• Demonstrated GRIT, resilience, and execution under uncertaintyCOMPENSATION• Fundraising success bonuses of up to $25,000 as the first $250,000 is raised with Altura's help• Initial fractional Founder/CEO equity grant of 100% -- it is your company• Monthly salary when you transition to a full-time Founder/CEO -- expected to be in 12 to 18 monthsIf you have ever wanted to be a Founder, CEO and help build a company—not just manage one—this role was designed for you.Please apply now because we'd like to learn more about you.