Entrepreneur in Residence
Quick answer
Karya is hiring an Entrepreneur in Residence to build and scale new business verticals for digital work in underserved communities, providing a high-autonomy role for an experienced startup founder.
- Role
- Entrepreneur in Residence
- Organization
- Karya
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
Karya is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence to build and scale a new business vertical focused on providing dignified digital work for underserved communities. This role is designed for a founder-at-heart who can experiment, validate markets, and secure initial revenue pipelines for innovative mobile-first solutions. Working in a high-autonomy environment, the successful candidate will transform hypotheses into operational playbooks and revenue-generating business units. The position offers the opportunity to drive social equity through frontier AI and technology.
What you'll do
- Experiment with digital labor hypotheses to create functional pilot programs.
- Identify and validate global market demands for rural and underserved workforces.
- Develop operational and technical playbooks to scale successful experiments.
- Build revenue pipelines by securing design partners and early-stage contracts.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to align stakeholders on new business initiatives.
What it takes
- Proven experience as a startup founder or early core team member (first 5 employees).
- At least 5+ years of total professional experience in high-growth environments.
- Strong ability to execute on product design, user research, and early-stage sales.
- Deep commitment to the intersection of technology and social equity.
- Ability to operate with high autonomy and thrive in early-stage discovery.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Flexible leave and vacation policy, insurance as per industry standards, and access to leaders in technology and social impact.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Entrepreneur in Residence role?
The role aims to identify new frontiers for dignified digital work that underserved communities can perform via mobile phones and transform those ideas into scalable, revenue-generating business units.
What type of professional background is required for this position?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of professional experience and a proven track record as a startup founder or a core member of an early-stage founding team.
How can I apply for this position if I need accommodations?
Karya is an equal opportunity employer and requests that candidates requiring accommodations during the application process contact them at [email protected].
Is the compensation for this role specified?
No, the compensation is not explicitly specified in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Karya's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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