Job Application for Entrepreneur in Residence (Democratizing AI) at Menyala

What is Menyala?
Menyala is a venture builder founded by Temasek, a global investment firm headquartered in Singapore. We empower builders to drive technological shifts.

What is the role?
The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) presents a unique opportunity to democratize AI. Instead of empowering individuals, AI has often become the domain of big tech, walled gardens, and inaccessible costs. We aim to change that.

The Problem: The AI Trilemma
AI development is stuck in a tug-of-war between accuracy, privacy, and efficiency. Traditional, centralized AI models demand a dangerous trade-off, sacrificing privacy for better performance, paying exorbitant costs for powerful cloud infrastructure, or settling for limited capabilities on personal devices. This leaves users vulnerable, excludes smaller players, and stifles innovation.

Our Vision: Democratized AI Inference
We envision a future where AI is for everyone. A future where:

Privacy is paramount: AI runs on your devices, and your data stays yours.
Personalization is the norm: AI adapts to your unique needs and preferences.
Affordability is a given: AI is accessible to individuals and small businesses.

The market is ripe for disruption driven by advancements in model and inference optimization, the growing computational power of personal devices, and consumer demand for private, affordable, and more personalized AI.

Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Create a New Market: Develop a thriving market for privacy-centric AI solutions that prioritize user data ownership and control.
Fuel Innovation: Unlock a new era of AI advancements by overcoming privacy constraints and enabling applications that were previously unimaginable.
Define the Future of AI: Establish a new paradigm for AI development that is user-centric, privacy-focused, and ethically responsible, shaping the future of technology for the better.

Additionally, you will:

Manage a multi-cohort team of Venture Architects, Technologists, Engineers, and Product/Design, leveraging domain expertise to ideate on concepts.
Take ownership of all functions necessary to launch a new venture, including product development, go-to-market strategies, and operational execution.
Validate the feasibility, viability, and desirability of a new venture, including hypothesis testing, business model validation, and partner engagement, leading to the launch of a seeded venture if validated.
Own recruiting, prototype development, go-to-market planning, and future fundraising.
Mentor team members and encourage a culture of collective ownership.

Attributes
We are seeking exceptional leaders with the ability to build businesses that could change the world at scale. Ideal candidates will have:

Deep domain knowledge and a proven ability to lead and build ventures, specifically in the AI sector.
Philosophically champion democratisation of AI.
Expertise in distributed networking, AI, and blockchain technologies.
Former CEO or founding experience with 0-1 and 1-10 stage companies.
Strong critical thinking, implementation, and communication skills.
Strong team-building and teamwork capabilities.
An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to create an entrepreneurial environment.
Passion and energy for new ideas.

Join the Revolution
We're not just building technology; we're building a movement. We're seeking passionate individuals who share our vision for a more equitable and empowering AI future. Together, we can break down the barriers to AI adoption and create a world where AI truly benefits everyone. Are you ready to build the future of AI?

Entrepreneur in Residence (Democratizing AI)

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