Founding Account Executive

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tierzero is hiring a Founding Account Executive based at our San Francisco headquarters. This early team member will help shape our sales approach and influence the company’s growth from the ground up. Role overview This position centers on building and maintaining strong client relationships. The Founding Account Executive will guide customers through tierzero’s solutions, ensuring their needs are met at every step. Expect to play a hands-on part in both strategy and execution as the team grows. What you will do Identify and pursue new business opportunities that align with our goals Develop solutions tailored to each client’s requirements Lead sales conversations from initial contact through closing Contribute to the sales strategy as a core member of the founding team Requirements Proven sales experience, ideally in a startup or early-stage environment Strong relationship-building and communication skills Ability to understand client needs and present effective solutions

About VitalizeAt Vitalize, we are revolutionizing hospital operations by developing a comprehensive operating system that optimizes staffing and scheduling.With labor costs making up 60% of the P&L in American healthcare, we recognize that many hospitals still rely on outdated processes—like paper and spreadsheets—to manage labor. Vitalize transforms these cumbersome methods into autonomous systems, saving hospitals thousands of hours and significantly reducing their labor expenses by eight figures. Position OverviewWe are on the brink of achieving eight figures in ARR and are positioned to become the fastest-growing company in enterprise healthcare. We are seeking a Founding Account Executive who will play a pivotal role in shaping our go-to-market strategy and scaling Vitalize from $10 million to $100 million in ARR. In this position, you will sell our innovative software solutions to health systems and collaborate closely with our CEO to establish Vitalize Care’s go-to-market organization. Required SkillsA minimum of 2 years of experience in enterprise sales.Demonstrated success in closing high six-figure and seven-figure enterprise contracts.Innovative mindset with the ability to create lead generation strategies and scale our sales pipeline.Preferred Qualifications: Experience collaborating with health systems and working in seed or Series A stage startups. Work EnvironmentOn-site in San Francisco, CA Willingness to travel for conferences and client meetings up to 50% of the time. Employee BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with matching contributionsUnlimited paid time off (PTO)Biannual company retreatsMonthly gym membership reimbursement (up to $100)Reimbursement for BayWheels membership or new bike purchases, along with Uber ridesIn-office meal provisions

MCP is the bridge between AI and enterprise tools and data — a standard established by Anthropic and embraced by leaders like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. Our involvement in shaping this standard speaks volumes about our expertise.Our dedicated team has developed AI Actions for OpenAI, delivered Zapier Agents to millions, and rolled out the first remote MCP server in partnership with Anthropic. We are now focused on equipping enterprises with the necessary tools to safely implement MCP.Runlayer serves as the control plane for enterprise MCP — providing security, observability, and management solutions that enable organizations to integrate AI into their systems without compromising safety. We have successfully secured $11 million in funding from Khosla Ventures and Felicis, with the creator of MCP as a key stakeholder.As a close-knit team of 15, primarily composed of engineers, we operate with agility and are rapidly acquiring new customers. If you’re eager to be at the forefront of AI innovation, this is your chance.We are seeking passionate sales professionals to spearhead new business initiatives at Runlayer. Your objective is clear yet ambitious: to connect with the right individuals at the opportune moment. You will generate meetings, cultivate relationships, and finalize early deals that will influence how enterprises embrace AI.

Location: Remote (U.S.), with a preference for candidates in the San Francisco Bay AreaWork Model: Fully remote, but frequent travel is expected for in-person meetings and industry conferencesIndustry: Financial technology / Insurance softwareCompensation: $100,000–$150,000 base salary; $300,000–$350,000 OTE About talentpluto talentpluto is a fast-growing Series A SaaS company focused on transforming how insurance organizations manage financial and commission operations. The platform automates complex payment workflows, replacing manual processes for brokerages and carriers. Backed by over $12 million in funding from leading investors and generating strong annual recurring revenue, talentpluto has seen significant growth in the past 18 months. The company is building on its early momentum and product-market fit. As part of this next growth phase, talentpluto is expanding its go-to-market team. Role Overview The Founding Account Executive will own the entire sales cycle and help lay the groundwork for the company’s revenue strategy. This position works closely with leadership to win new business and shape go-to-market plans. The focus is on selling to mid-market and enterprise insurance clients, from initial outreach through closing. This role suits someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship skills, and comfort with frequent travel and in-person client engagement. What You Will Do Manage the full sales process, from prospecting through closing six- and seven-figure deals Design and execute go-to-market strategies for a set of 200 target accounts Build and nurture relationships through in-person meetings, conferences, and industry events Work with marketing and customer success teams to maintain a healthy sales pipeline Represent talentpluto at industry events and identify partnership opportunities Share customer feedback to help guide product direction and messaging What We’re Looking For 5–10 years of B2B SaaS sales experience, ideally with enterprise or upper mid-market clients Proven track record in at least two startup environments, consistently meeting or exceeding quotas Strong hunter mentality: able to self-source leads and independently close deals Excellent at building relationships and skilled in in-person selling Background in selling to insurance, financial services, or other traditional sectors is preferred Comfortable working autonomously, with a strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly

About Lavendo Lavendo is a Y Combinator-backed AI startup in San Francisco, focused on improving the reliability of AI voice agents. The platform simulates thousands of realistic conversations, helping engineering teams spot edge cases before production. Lavendo operates in a growing segment of AI infrastructure and has achieved approximately 7x revenue growth in the last seven months, with a clear path from $1M to $10M ARR. Role Overview: Founding Account Executive This is Lavendo’s first sales hire. The role comes with a strong inbound pipeline, so there is no cold outreach required. The Account Executive will take over a validated, founder-led sales process and help build the go-to-market engine for future growth. This person will report directly to the CEO, work closely with the engineering team in-office, and take full ownership of the sales playbook, outbound systems, and the entire sales cycle from first contact to close. Founding equity, transparent OTE accelerators, and a defined path to GTM leadership are part of the package. What You Will Do Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, discovery, product demos, negotiation, and closing deals. Convert high-intent signups and inbound leads into customers using email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-person outreach. Create and document the Sales Playbook to support repeatable, scalable sales processes. Design automated outbound workflows using tools such as Clay, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and AI technologies. Lead technical discovery calls with CTOs, Heads of Engineering, and AI leads, discussing APIs, voice infrastructure, and deployment strategies. Work daily with the engineering team to refine product positioning and deepen technical knowledge. What We’re Looking For 3-6 years of closing experience selling developer tools, AI infrastructure, or conversational AI products to technical buyers. Ability to independently manage the entire sales process, from prospecting to closing, without a support team. Previous experience at early-stage startups, with hands-on involvement in building a GTM strategy. Comfort with modern outbound tools (Clay, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar) and daily use of AI tools to streamline workflow.

TierZero builds AI-powered tools that help engineering teams manage code in production. The platform supports faster incident response, clearer visibility, and easier knowledge sharing. Companies such as Discord, Drata, and Framer use TierZero daily. Backed by $7 million from investors like Accel and SV Angel, the team works from a headquarters in San Francisco. Role overview This founding Account Executive role is central to shaping how TierZero approaches sales. Instead of following a set playbook, the position involves building the sales strategy from the start. Working closely with the founding team, this person will influence sales processes, improve discovery, and set standards that will guide the company as it grows. The impact of this work will be foundational to TierZero’s future sales culture. What you will do Manage the entire sales cycle for mid-market and enterprise customers, from identifying prospects to closing deals. Handle complex sales involving multiple stakeholders, explaining TierZero’s technical value to engineering leaders in terms they care about. Collaborate with the founding team to build a sales framework, including qualification criteria, objection handling, and deal progression strategies. Work directly with the CEO to refine the Ideal Customer Profile, pricing, and competitive positioning. Share product feedback based on insights from sales conversations and customer needs. Develop expertise in observability, incident management, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools to connect with technical buyers. Understand the competitive landscape and address questions about in-house solutions. Location This position is based at TierZero’s San Francisco headquarters.

About TierZeroAt TierZero, we are redefining how engineering teams deploy and manage code in the fast-paced world of AI. While AI accelerates development, the pace of code production often lags behind. Our innovative platform bridges this gap, enabling rapid incident response, comprehensive operational visibility, and enhanced collaboration among engineers.Having secured $7 million in funding from leading investors like Accel and SV Angel, TierZero is trusted by top companies such as Discord, Drata, and Framer to support their infrastructure needs in the AI era.The RoleAs a pivotal member of our founding team, you will not simply follow an existing playbook; you will help create it. Collaborating closely with the founding team, you will refine our sales strategies, enhance discovery processes, and take ownership of the entire sales cycle. Your success in closing deals will significantly influence TierZero's sales approach for years to come.What You’ll DoLead the complete sales cycle for mid-market and enterprise dealsIdentify potential clients and manage the sales process from prospecting to closing. Strategize to accelerate TierZero's sales initiatives.Navigate complex deals involving multiple stakeholders, translating TierZero’s technical offerings into actionable business outcomes for engineering leaders.Develop the sales strategy alongside the founding teamCreate and document repeatable qualification frameworks, objection-handling techniques, and criteria for deal progression.Collaborate with the CEO to refine Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) targeting, pricing discussions, and competitive positioning.Offer structured product feedback based on field experience: what drives successful deals, what hinders them, and what potential clients wish we had developed.Become a domain authorityAcquire a deep understanding of observability, incident management, Kubernetes, and CI/CD to effectively engage with technical buyers.Gain insights into our competitive landscape and address common objections such as the inclination to 'build it ourselves.'

About FoundAt Found, we recognize the unique challenges faced by the self-employed workforce, which encompasses a vibrant community of 60 million Americans. Navigating complexities such as taxes, accounting, bookkeeping, and business banking can be daunting. That's where we step in.We are dedicated to crafting innovative tools that empower self-employed individuals with the security and peace of mind that has traditionally been reserved for larger corporations. Our business banking solutions automate tax and expense tracking, allowing small business owners to focus more on their passions rather than their finances.We invite kind, resourceful, and passionate individuals to join us in creating a robust safety net for the self-employed.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap and influence company-wide strategy; analyze customer trends, gather product feedback, and identify pain points.Mentor managers to ensure their teams achieve goals and excel in their daily operations.Establish and track KPIs, OKRs, and operational tasks to drive team performance; develop strategic initiatives for the Customer Experience organization.Contribute to the creation of internal processes, policies, documentation, and training that bolster team effectiveness.Assist customers by managing high-profile internal and external escalations.

Founding Account ExecutiveAt Terac, we empower teams to achieve rapid research breakthroughs through our innovative marketplace connecting verified experts to research opportunities. Our mission is to develop intelligent agents that efficiently recruit, verify, and match thousands of experts with hundreds of research opportunities.Partnering with leading enterprises and supported by top-tier investors, we're on a trajectory to transform the research landscape.The RoleWe are seeking a passionate and driven Founding Account Executive who is eager to take ownership of significant product elements, work at a fast pace, and contribute to the future of human knowledge.In this role, you will collaborate closely with our CEO to design, develop, and scale the systems essential for Terac's growth, aiming for a valuation of $100 billion. Your responsibilities will range from crafting our sales strategy to executing marketing campaigns and establishing partnerships with leading companies.What You’ll DoFull-Cycle Sales: Oversee inbound leads, conduct product demonstrations, and close deals as the primary revenue driver.Customer Success: Manage post-sale relationships, onboard new customers, and ensure they derive long-term value from our platform.Growth & Community Engagement: Represent Terac at industry conferences and events, and cultivate relationships within the market research and product communities to enhance brand awareness.About YouYou are a proactive individual who may have considered starting your own venture or may do so in the future. You are hands-on, resourceful, and deeply committed to creating something impactful.Must-havesGeneralist Mindset: Comfortable transitioning between selling, customer support, and product evangelism.Revenue-Focused: Prioritize initiatives that drive growth and customer retention; this role is not operational-focused.Scrappy & Autonomous: As the first go-to-market hire, you will help create our playbook and thrive in an unstructured environment.Nice-to-havesExperience in early-stage startups or growth/market entry roles.Familiarity with the industry or experience selling to research and product teams.CompensationIn-office presence required six days per week.Equity options vested over four years.Performance-based bi-annual bonuses.

At Usul, we're on a mission to revolutionize government procurement, creating the 'Amazon for Government' where businesses can seamlessly sell to government agencies with just a few clicks. Our platform spans diverse sectors including national security, space exploration, energy infrastructure, and healthcare.Our innovative AI platform empowers companies to discover, pursue, and secure government opportunities, while simplifying the purchasing process for government entities.In just one year, we achieved over $5M in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by partnering with Fortune 500 government contractors, the U.S. government, and NATO. We're now poised for expansive growth, aiming to capture the entire U.S. market and extend our reach to over 60 allied nations.We're assembling a dynamic, elite team characterized by high standards and a collaborative spirit. Our focus is on continuous improvement and fostering an enjoyable work environment. Our youthful team stands out at defense conferences, bringing a vibrant Silicon Valley energy to a historically traditional sector.We seek a Founding Account Executive eager to shape our sales strategy and drive adoption of cutting-edge technology by allied nations worldwide. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with our CEO and founding team, engaging in conference outreach, prospecting, stakeholder navigation, procurement management, closing deals, and account expansion. If you're looking for a polished playbook and established territory, this isn't the role for you. However, if you're ready to build an impactful sales motion, accelerate growth, and secure substantial contracts that enhance global security, we want to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:Lead the entire sales process, from attending conferences to prospecting, closing, and expanding high-value contracts.Cultivate relationships with government contractors in key military hubs such as Washington D.C., San Diego, Huntsville, and Tampa, particularly those new to AI software.Collaborate with our CEO to refine our sales playbook and organizational culture.Navigate complex enterprise procurement processes with engineering-focused decision-makers and procurement teams.Establish and manage our sales systems, CRM, and growth infrastructure from the ground up, owning our entire sales tech ecosystem.Engage in high-stakes conversations with CEOs and business development leads at companies developing critical defense technologies.

Role overview tierzero is looking for a Founding Account Executive to join its San Francisco headquarters. As one of the first hires, this role will have a direct hand in building client relationships and supporting the company’s growth. The position offers a chance to influence both customer experience and the direction of the business from the ground up. What you will do Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients Increase revenue through thoughtful outreach and ongoing account management Work closely with the team to deliver strong results for customers Contribute to shaping the company’s approach and culture as an early team member The team This founding role is based at tierzero’s San Francisco HQ. The team values initiative, collaboration, and a hands-on mindset as they build something new together.

Join Our Mission at JuiceboxAt Juicebox, we are committed to empowering teams to outsmart the talent competition. In this AI-driven era, the true value lies in human creativity. Recruiting has become a high-stakes endeavor where success is earned through strategic action.Our innovative platform is utilized by dynamic teams at Ramp, Perplexity, and top-tier AI labs, alongside over 3,000 clients ranging from nascent startups to established Fortune 500 companies.With an impressive $10 million in ARR and over 20% monthly growth, Juicebox is rapidly establishing itself as one of the premier AI SaaS solutions in the market, facilitating thousands of searches daily.Backed by a robust funding of $36 million, including a $30 million Series A led by Sequoia Capital, our investors include Coatue, NFDG, Lux Capital, Y Combinator, and BOND Capital.Your RoleWe are seeking a visionary Founding Product Manager to establish and lead our product function from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you will connect with customers, collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and customer success teams. You will represent the product externally, embody the voice of the customer internally, and partner closely with our engineering and design teams to prioritize, launch, and iterate on product features.This is a highly impactful and ownership-driven position that will significantly influence our product roadmap, operational workflows, and long-term strategy.Your ResponsibilitiesConvert customer business requirements into clear and actionable product specifications (PRDs, specs, tickets).Transform Juicebox’s vision into tangible product features.Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to spearhead projects from inception to completion.Serve as the primary liaison for product feedback and requests, both internally and externally.Engage regularly with customers to identify pain points, workflows, and unmet needs.Balance the prioritization of bugs and features, considering immediate customer needs against long-term product goals.Advocate for product priorities grounded in data, customer insights, and sound judgment.Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and customer success teams to maintain strong feedback loops.

Join us at reducto as a Founding Product Manager in our San Francisco office, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product vision and strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth. Your expertise will guide product development from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with our company goals.

About LightfieldLightfield is a revolutionary AI-native CRM that seamlessly integrates with your email, calendar, and meetings. It meticulously captures every interaction, transforming it into well-organized context, including accounts, tasks, follow-ups, and insights, ensuring that no detail is overlooked.We are redefining the CRM landscape from the ground up. Rather than compelling teams to adhere to inflexible systems, Lightfield intelligently adapts to how companies operate, automating processes and surfacing insights that foster growth. We are crafting the CRM platform we've always envisioned: fast, intelligent, and genuinely beneficial.Supported by esteemed investors such as Greylock, Lightspeed, and Coatue, our team previously developed Tome, a generative AI presentation tool utilized by over 25 million people. Before Tome, many of us contributed to the success of Llama, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Pinterest, Google, and Salesforce.About the RoleWe have successfully launched a product that founders adore, with nearly 2,000 companies registering since our debut in November. We are now poised to establish our first direct sales strategy. With strong product-led growth in self-service, we need an individual who can transform that momentum into significant $20K+ contracts with Series A/B startups.This position is foundational. You will not inherit an established playbook or team, but you will be presented with genuine demand. We have a growing number of multi-seat accounts, engaged teams, and high-intent signals ready to be harnessed. The pipeline is established; we require someone capable of converting it. You will leverage our product-led growth data to identify high-potential accounts, complementing it with targeted outreach to VC-backed startups, managing the complete sales cycle from initial meetings through to closing.You will report directly to the Head of GTM. Initially, you will oversee the entire sales process—crafting discussion points, developing pilot frameworks, and finalizing deals. As we scale into larger markets, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our sales organization.What You'll DoManage the complete sales cycle. Conduct discovery, demonstrations, pilot programs, and close deals ranging from $20K to $50K with 30-day cycles. Your clients will include VP Sales, RevOps leaders, and technical founder-CEOs at startups with 20–250 employees.Enhance our existing pipeline and build upon it. We have numerous active accounts with team adoption, multi-seat usage, and indications of CRM migration. You will enrich and prioritize this existing base while layering targeted outreach to Series A/B portfolios to achieve 3–4x pipeline coverage.Develop the sales playbook. Create pilot templates, mutual action plans, and collateral that will serve as the foundation for the team that follows.

About the RoleJoin us as our first sales hire—the Founding Account Executive who will spearhead the entire sales cycle and play a pivotal role in shaping our go-to-market strategy. You will be tasked with sourcing, closing, and nurturing enterprise accounts while collaborating closely with our founding team. This position is perfect for an entrepreneurial spirit who is resourceful and eager to develop the sales playbook from scratch.ResponsibilitiesLead the complete sales process including prospecting, discovery, product demonstrations, negotiations, and closing deals.Collaborate with the founders to refine our positioning, messaging, and sales materials.Establish and oversee a systematic outbound sales approach, experimenting with various channels, outreach strategies, and pitching techniques.Maintain pipeline accuracy in our CRM and provide reliable sales forecasts.Collect and synthesize customer feedback to guide product development and go-to-market strategies.Forge relationships with executives and technical decision-makers at enterprise software firms.Assist in laying the groundwork for future sales hires, including developing processes, tools, and playbooks.Qualifications3–6+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales, preferably in enterprise or developer tools.Proven success in closing deals ranging from $50k to over $500k in Annual Contract Value (ACV).Strong capability to engage in technical discussions with engineering and product teams.An entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in uncertainty, proactive, and comfortable with experimentation.Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.Preferred: prior experience as an early Account Executive in a high-growth startup.Why Join UsPlay a critical role in shaping the sales organization, strategy, and culture from the ground up.Work directly with the founding team and influence product direction.Attractive salary, substantial equity, and comprehensive benefits package.Opportunity to build a lasting legacy at the inception of our company.

Role overview tierzero seeks a Founding Account Executive to join the team in San Francisco. This position plays a key part in shaping the company’s sales approach and supporting its early growth. As a founding team member, the role offers direct involvement in building the company’s foundation. What you will do Identify and close new business opportunities to expand the client base Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients Work closely with the founding team to influence tierzero’s growth trajectory About tierzero tierzero is a startup with a focus on technology and innovation. Early team members play an important role in establishing the company’s direction and long-term success.

Join the Wispr Flow RevolutionAt Wispr Flow, we are transforming the way individuals interact with technology, making it as natural and effortless as conversing with a friend.Our innovative voice dictation platform is not only the first choice for users but also the most reliable, understanding commands perfectly on the first attempt. Context-aware and personalized, it functions seamlessly across devices, whether on desktop or mobile.With an eye toward the future, we aim to expand our capabilities beyond dictation to create an agentic framework that truly understands users and enhances their experiences.Our passionate team comprises AI researchers, designers, and engineers dedicated to redefining human-computer interaction. We value open communication, a user-centric approach, and an eye for detail, thriving on spirited debates and impactful solutions.Having achieved a remarkable 150% revenue growth every quarter for the past year and secured $81M in funding from top-tier VC firms, we are poised for an exciting journey ahead.We are seeking a Founding Account Executive to play a pivotal role in establishing our revenue stream, fostering relationships with technical buyers, and educating enterprises on the transformative potential of voice interfaces.

About Pylon LabsPylon Labs is a revolutionary B2B post-sales platform that leverages conversational data and advanced intelligence to empower companies in managing support and customer success seamlessly in real-time.Pylon Labs is proudly backed by prominent investors including a16z, BCV, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator.Our platform is trusted by over 1,000 organizations, including industry leaders such as Linear, Cognition (the creators of Devin), Modal Labs, and Incident.io. We are also honored to be recognized in the Enterprise Tech 30 List.Our product addresses a vast and intricate landscape, offering you the opportunity to take on significant ownership, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to substantial developments.