Co-Founder & CEO - AI Proposal Intelligence for AEC

The OpportunityFutureSight is seeking a Co-Founder & CEO to lead BidOps, an AI-native proposal-orchestration platform for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, currently being built at our studio. This is a co-founder partnership with meaningful founder equity, not a salaried executive role.BidOps is an AI-native proposal platform that automates requirement and compliance tracking, intelligently reuses institutional knowledge and proposal content, and streamlines coordination across technical experts. The platform centralizes RFQ/RFP requirements, maps them to past project experience and qualifications, manages SME inputs, and provides AI-assisted completeness checks — while integrating with the authoring environments AEC teams already use, including Word, InDesign and PDF workflows. Rather than another generic AI writing tool, BidOps is positioned as the proposal orchestration and compliance layer that enables firms to move faster, reduce submission risk, and pursue more opportunities with the same teams.We are now seeking the founder to lead the venture from here.Market ContextThe global construction market reached $11-13T in 2024 and is projected to grow to approximately $16T by 2030500,000+ AEC firms operate globally, with thousands running dedicated proposal and marketing functionsMid-to-large AEC firms submit 30-200+ proposals annually, making proposal execution a core revenue workflowWinning a single additional project can represent $1M-$100M+ in incremental backlog, creating strong ROI sensitivity to proposal efficiencyThe global proposal management market is estimated at $830.8M in 2024, growing at approximately 9.3% CAGRAbout FutureSightFutureSight is a leading venture studio that co-creates world-class software companies with values-driven entrepreneurs from inception to exit. We are a team of founders, operators and designers with experience successfully bringing software to market at scale.You'll co-create with a proven studio team, including:John Carbrey - 4x founder, bootstrapped to $100M ARRJoshua Auslander - Seasoned CFO and strategic advisor with $200M aggregate exitsAlan Smith - Globally recognized early stage validation expert, 24 products launched, an exit, 5M+ books soldPrathna Ramesh - Early-stage investor and capital strategy advisorThe PartnershipFounder equity with meaningful ownership from inceptionPre-seed capital committed by FutureSight for early hires and MVP development, with potential for follow-on fundingStudio resources, including embedded design, engineering, growth, and fundraising support from day oneInvestor and advisor network across vertical SaaS, AEC, and early-stage capital marketsA true co-creation model in which you operate as CEO with the studio as your partnerRole & ResponsibilitiesAs Co-Founder & CEO, you will set the direction of the venture and lead its execution.Strategy — Refine the ICP, pricing model, and product positioning across the AEC vertical wedgeCustomer Development — Lead pilots with mid-market AEC firms, convert them to paid engagements, and build the go-to-market motion through AEC networks, marketing associations, and industry partnershipsProduct — Partner with the FutureSight product and engineering team to ship V1 and iterate on user feedback, with a focus on compliance extraction, semantic mapping, and SME workflowsCapital — Lead the seed raise, supported by FutureSight's network and tractionTeam — Recruit and lead the founding team, and establish the cultural foundation of the companyCo-Founder ProfilePrevious founding experience at a venture-backed companyDemonstrated success in B2B SaaS go-to-market, including sales and customer engagementFundraising fluency, with the ability to develop investor narratives and close capitalProven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talentClear-eyed understanding of the risks and demands of co-founding a venture-backed companyDirect exposure to AEC, government contracting, proposal management, or B2B SaaS for professional services, with familiarity in AI agents/LLMsHow to ApplyPlease submit your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief note on why this venture aligns with your goals as a founder. We will move quickly for the right candidate.FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.