Chief Data Scientist & Startup Founder (March 2025)
On site
Brussels, Belgium
Freelance
03-03-2025
Job Specifications
This ad is not for an employment, but an opportunity to build a VC-backed startup from the ground up. You must commit to relocate to either Amsterdam, Berlin or Munich for 10 weeks.
Ideal candidate/Who you are:
You are a highly skilled technical professional with a proven track record in developing innovative solutions. Your strong programming abilities and experience in building complex algorithms enable you to address critical challenges within the tech industry. You are a proactive individual with a passion for progress, driven to make a significant impact through cutting-edge technological advancements.
About Antler
Antler is the world's most active venture capital firm, providing funding from pre-seed to Series C. We invest in Founders who seek to define our tomorrow and reshape the world we live in with groundbreaking technological innovation. Every year, we handpick the strongest Founders across our 30 locations on the globe, which has led us to work with more than 8,000 founders to date and a portfolio of more than 1,200 startups.
The Antler Founder Residency
Our dynamic 10-week program is engineered to catapult your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you bring an idea or develop one with your team, we connect you with like-minded co-founders from a diverse array of backgrounds. If you thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, and engaging environment, you're a perfect fit!
10-Week Immersive Journey: Kicking off on March, 2025, in vibrant Amsterdam.
Co-Founder Discovery: In the first 10 weeks, collaborate with fellow visionaries to find your co-founder(s).
Pitch to Invest: Present your team and business idea to the Antler Investment Committee: €300k investment commitment at Day Zero in two tranches of €100k for 10% without dilution protection and €200k converting at the valuation of your next round.
Accelerate Growth: If funded, we work closely with you to make your startup a success!
For our March 2025 cohort, we're looking for someone who:
Excel in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI, with a knack for advancing technology.
Can unearth insights from intricate data, leading in ML methodologies.
Embrace the challenge of merging diverse data for revolutionary models.
Are adept at prototyping innovative solutions that pave the way for real-world applications.
Navigate product development with strategic foresight and precision.
Experienced in the start-up ecosystem
Optional: have an idea that solves a problem you’re passionate about, but you understand the need for co-pilots who share your vision and values
Application Process
Our streamlined application process takes only 2-3 weeks:
Apply through our website.
Participate in an introductory interview.
Progress to an in-depth interview with our partners.
Receive a potential offer.
Perks:
AWS and OpenAI Credits
Credits Buildas, Visuo (data anlytics), Free Google Cloud, Wework, IBM cloud, Notion, Airtable, HS, Zoom, Microsoft Founders hub, Microsoft ISV Hub & much more
Meet Our Success Stories:
Treyd: A buy-now-pay-later solution for supplier invoices.
Two: A comprehensive B2B payment suite simplifying sales for online and offline businesses.
Evyon: A developer of eco-friendly battery energy storage systems.
Glint Solar: Software accelerating identification of optimal solar installation sites.
PerPlant.ai: AI-powered sensor systems creating a gateway to sustainable agriculture.
About the Company
Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in 'Day Zero' investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 30 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,000 investment... Know more
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