Join Antler in London as a Founder in Residence to build your next venture from scratch. This role is designed for seasoned sales leaders and GTM experts ready to transition into entrepreneurship. You will leverage Antler’s platform, capital, and network to validate ideas, find a co-founder, and scale a high-growth startup.
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Founder in Residence - GTM at Antler - Global early-stage VC
Are you a seasoned GTM leader ready to stop building for others and start building for yourself? Antler is looking for high-caliber sales experts in London to join their next cohort as a Founder in Residence. This is a unique opportunity to find a world-class co-founder, access pre-seed capital, and leverage a global VC network to launch a venture-backed startup from the ground up. If you have a track record of driving revenue at top startups and the ambition to lead as a CEO or Co-founder, this is your platform to build the next big thing.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Antler
Antler - Global early-stage VC and venture builder
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead the commercial strategy and go-to-market execution for a new venture, identifying high-value customer segments and early revenue opportunities.
- Partner with technical co-founders to validate product-market fit through rapid experimentation, customer discovery, and rigorous sales outreach.
- Pitch your finalized business concept to the Antler investment committee to secure pre-seed funding and institutional backing for your company.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record as a GTM leader or Head of Sales at a venture-backed startup, with deep experience scaling commercial operations.
- Strong bias toward action and the ability to navigate the ambiguity of the 0-to-1 stage without established corporate infrastructure.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to London with the legal right to work and establish a business in the UK.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Access a proven platform that has invested in over 1,000 startups globally, providing a structured path from ideation to seed investment.
- Join an elite cohort of exceptional builders in London, benefiting from immediate access to top-tier potential co-founders with complementary technical skills.
- Receive dedicated coaching from experienced partners and a global network of advisors to de-risk your entrepreneurial journey and accelerate market entry.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 14 million jobs daily and introduces you directly to hiring managers.
How does this work?
Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.