Strategic Projects Lead

Location
Los Angeles, San Francisco +1
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$110k – $150k + equity

About this role

Join AfterQuery's early team in San Francisco to work directly with the founders on high-priority initiatives spanning product development, novel dataset generation, and operations. As a Strategic Projects Lead, you will sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving ambitious, revenue-generating projects that shape the company's trajectory and push the boundaries of artificial intelligence alongside frontier foundation model labs.

What youll do

  • Partner with leading AI labs to build next-generation datasets that expand model capabilities and drive revenue.
  • Manage and coordinate teams of domain experts across finance, software engineering, and the sciences.
  • Collaborate with internal researchers to design and execute groundbreaking AI experiments and product initiatives.
  • Lead cross-company strategic projects and serve as a key execution driver on the early team.
  • Support day-to-day operations to help the team stay focused and move quickly.

What AfterQuery is looking for

  • A proven track record of competitive success and high achievement, with experience in finance, consulting, or private equity strongly preferred.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to direct cross-functional teams and collaborate with leading AI labs.
  • Deep passion for artificial intelligence paired with entrepreneurial drive, whether you are already in the industry or pivoting from another field.
  • Exceptional work ethic, high agency, and a willingness to own critical projects in a fast-moving environment.

What happens next

Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

A meeting lands on your calendar

When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.

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