AI Founder, Physical Cybersecurity
Forum Ventures · Remote · Remote US · Remote Canada · Chicago · San Francisco · Boston · New York ·
COMPENSATION
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Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Founder role (not employee)
- $250K USD initial investment
- Focus on OT/Physical Security
- US or Canada based
- Venture-backed startup
Forum's Venture Studio provides capital, networks, and resources to help founders build B2B SaaS companies from scratch. They are looking for an entrepreneur to launch a startup focused on securing AI-controlled physical systems against sensor manipulation and model corruption.
The ideal candidate has experience in OT security or critical infrastructure and understands the unique risks when AI operates factories, power grids, or fleets. You will receive investment, fundraising support, and access to an experienced operating team to accelerate growth.
What you'll do
- Build a B2B SaaS business addressing AI security in physical systems
- Develop solutions for adversarial robustness testing in critical infrastructure
- Create tools for physical and digital integrity verification across sensors
- Design incident response frameworks for AI-assisted physical breaches
- Execute go-to-market strategy to reach early revenue traction
- Attract, hire, and lead a high-performing team
What you'll need
- Early-stage operator experience in OT security or critical infrastructure
- Proven track record of building and selling in industrial security
- Deep understanding of where perimeter tools fail in AI-operated processes
- Ability to collaborate effectively in North American time zones
- Based in Canada or the United States
- Demonstrated passion for technology-driven change
How you'll work
- Remote within North America
- Must be based in US or Canada
- Collaboration in North American time zones required
What you get
- $250,000 USD initial investment
- Access to investor networks for Seed and Series A rounds
- Support from experienced operating team in legal, product, and growth
- Validation partner with proven playbooks for customer acquisition
- Over $100,000 worth of business perks
- Community of mentors, peers, and industry leaders