Technical Founder

Location: Flexible / Remote

As a technical founder, you will be responsible for translating business vision into a working product, handling everything from product development to technical strategy and hiring. You own the technology stack, manage infrastructure, and lead engineering teams while often engaging directly with users to iterate on product, balancing high-level strategy with hands-on coding. You will work closely with Mindsets Ventures team to validate, build, commercialize and scale the venture.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Building, coding, and iterating on the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and subsequent versions.
• Technical Strategy: Choosing the tech stack, designing architecture, and ensuring security and scalability.
• Leadership & Hiring: Recruiting, mentoring, and managing technical team members as the company grows.
• Product-Market Fit: Collaborating with users and non-technical founders to define features based on feedback.
• Operational Roles: Initially wearing "multiple hats," including DevOps, UI/UX, and IT infrastructure.
• Other Founder Responsibilities: Any other responsibility required from a technical or even a non-technical founder to build the startup such as business development, sales, marketing, fundraising, market research, etc.

Founder Profile

• Is proficient in the technologies and development frameworks required to build both the current product and its long-term technical vision.
• Can translate business concepts into clear, actionable technical requirements and product specifications.
• Is able to lead end-to-end product development in close collaboration with co-founders.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, operating lean and adapting quickly based on market feedback and new insights.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders and building trust across technical and business teams.

Founder Benefits

The selected co-founder will join the venture as an equity partner alongside Mindsets Ventures, with the potential for a salary or stipend. The specific deal structure will be customized based on each founder’s contribution, expertise, and level of commitment, and will include milestone-based incentives to reward progress and impact.

Originally posted on Himalayas