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.
Cofounder-in-Residence (Defence) at global deep-tech startup accelerator
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.
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Location
London, UK & San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
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
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I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
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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.