Confidential company, Operations
Cofounder-in-Residence (Defence) at global deep-tech startup accelerator
- Location
- London, UK & San Francisco, United States
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Are you a senior defence operator ready to transition from government service into venture-backed entrepreneurship through an elite residency program that provides capital, cofounder matching, and global scaling?
This unique opportunity allows you to find a world-class partner and develop high-impact national security technology, moving from initial ideation in London to product development in San Francisco. If you have a proven track record of building capabilities within high-constraint environments, this program offers the institutional support and network necessary to launch your own category-defining startup.
Role overview
Transition from high-stakes government or military operations to venture-backed entrepreneurship. This residency program matches proven builders with world-class cofounders to launch the next generation of defence and national security technology. You will move from initial ideation in London to product-market fit development in San Francisco with institutional investment and expert mentorship.
About the company
Global deep-tech startup accelerator
What you will do
- Identify high-impact problems in the defence and national security space to build scalable commercial solutions.
- Partner with a highly technical cofounder from a curated cohort to develop a proprietary technology product.
- Pitch for initial seed funding and prepare for global scaling through a structured development phase.
Who this is a fit for
- Significant senior-level experience in military, intelligence, or government innovation hubs like DARPA or DSTL.
- Proven track record of building and shipping tangible capabilities or programs within high-constraint environments.
- Strong entrepreneurial instinct and the desire to build a venture-scale company from the ground up.
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct path to becoming a venture-backed founder without needing a pre-existing team or idea.
- Backed by top-tier VCs with a track record of launching category-defining deep tech companies.
- Unique residency model combining elite technical talent with experienced operational leadership from the defence sector.
How Jack & Jill work together
What happens next?
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 your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.