Company: Ada IQ

Position Title: CEO

Location: Boston

Type: Full-Time

About Ada IQ

Ada IQ stands at the forefront of the AI revolution in product design, merging cutting-edge technology with practical application to redefine how consumer products are developed and brought to market. Building upon a strong foundation of over 4 years of core research that has resulted in 10 published papers, 4 patent filings, and over $1.25M in non-dilutive grant funding, Ada IQ launched as a spin-out of Northeastern University and the University of Michigan. We're poised for significant growth in the consumer electronics market, having been selected for the Techstars Boston and NVIDIA Inception programs, and are now rapidly executing our ambitious growth plan.

Role Overview

The CEO of Ada IQ will lead the company into its next phase of growth, championing the development of industry-leading AI technologies and launching our first commercial product. This role demands a visionary with a track record of strategic execution and a commitment to establishing Ada IQ as a leader in AI product design.

Key Responsibilities

Craft and execute a strategic vision that aligns with Ada IQ’s mission and market opportunities.
Build and lead a world-class AI team, attracting top talent and fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.
Secure first institutional funding, leveraging our initial grant success to attract and negotiate with venture capital firms.
Oversee the development and launch of Ada IQ’s first commercial product, ensuring it meets market needs and exceeds customer expectations.
Establish Ada IQ as a thought leader in the AI product design space through strategic partnerships, public speaking, and industry engagement.
Embed a cutting edge product development methodology, including rapid test and learn cycles, instrumentation, development efficiency, and strategic architecture
Design and execute product prototypes and tests, making key investment tradeoffs to ensure cost-effective testing and stage-gates
Own product development and strategy to ensure product-market fit, initial traction, and growth
Refine current learnings and customer insights into an actionable go-to-market strategy
Refine a financial model and projections in support of the go-to-market strategy

Qualifications

Proven leadership experience in a high-growth technology startup, preferably with exposure to AI and product design.
Demonstrable success in fundraising and investor relations, with a network of venture capital contacts.
Passion for style, fashion and/or design products
Strong consumer instincts and has experience using a variety of consumer research tools to validate them. Knows how to act on instinct as well as when to dig into the research
Can point to examples where they have made a smart trade-off between moving quickly and pausing to make sure things are correct. Can articulate how to make those trade-off decisions
Is a current practitioner of leading edge product development methodologies. Can articulate a point of view on how to build a high-performing product development organization
Hands-on engineering or AI experience or a CS or AI background is preferred, but not required. Ability to engage in high-level discussions with senior engineering leadership is a must
Is passionate about learning and implementing cutting-edge technologies
Has a passion for building a high-performing, talented team. Enjoys recruiting excellent talent and helping prospective candidates understand the vision and the opportunity of the company

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead a cutting-edge startup with groundbreaking potential in AI and product design.
Autonomy to shape the company’s direction and build a legacy in the tech industry.
Competitive compensation package, including equity options, reflective of the role’s impact and responsibilities.
Be at the forefront of AI innovation, with the chance to positively influence how products are designed and created.
A supportive, dynamic, and innovative work environment that values your well-being and professional growth.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead Ada IQ into a future of innovation and success, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your vision for the role and how your experience aligns with our goals to jobs@adaiq.com. Let’s explore together how you can drive Ada IQ towards becoming an industry leader in AI-powered product design.

We look forward to discovering how you can contribute to Ada IQ’s ambitious journey.

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