Job description
Basis Set is a seed stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in groundbreaking technologies and innovative startups. Our mission is to identify and support the next generation of industry disruptors. We leverage AI to broaden our investment team’s visibility across the startup ecosystem, allowing us to move faster and connect with the best founders.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Research Fellow to join our team. In this role, you will utilize cutting-edge technology and novel research ideas to improve our quantitative sourcing engine. Your work will directly impact our ability to identify high-potential investment opportunities and stay ahead of market trends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Emerging Tech and Portfolio Products: Dive deep into the latest AI products, providing insights into usability, functionality, and performance.
- Create Content: Turn your experiments with these AI products into creative, buzz-worthy content that others want to share
- Deal Flow & Founder Sourcing: Support our team by scouting rising founders and promising startups through research, outreach, and conversations.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous professional internship experience, preferably in tech.
- Technical Skills: Strong coding experience (CS degree preferred). Familiarity with data/AI infrastructure or the tech industry is a plus.
- Motivation & Drive: Highly motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable moving quickly to execute and achieve goals.
- Curiosity: Loves diving into new products, tinkering with the latest tech, and learning by doing. You naturally explore, test, and ask “what if?” just for the fun of it.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Why Work at Basis Set?
At Basis Set, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with trailblazing startups and shaping the future of technology. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an AI-native VC firm that doesn’t just invest in the future, but builds it. You'll gain hands-on experience in the fast-moving world of startups, contribute to high-impact projects, and learn how AI is transforming every industry.