This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI Founder, Skilled Labour Gap for MEP Projects based in Canada.
This opportunity is designed for an entrepreneurial leader who understands the challenges facing the skilled trades industry and wants to build an AI-powered solution from the ground up.
You will explore ways to address critical workforce shortages in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects through innovative technology and business models.
The role combines founder-level ownership, industry expertise, product vision, and company building within a supportive venture environment.
You will leverage your experience in construction, workforce development, software, or operations to identify major industry gaps and create scalable solutions.
With access to funding, operational expertise, and a strong founder network, you will accelerate the journey from idea validation to market adoption.
This is an ideal opportunity for a visionary operator passionate about transforming skilled labor industries through artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI Founder, Skilled Labour Gap for MEP Projects based in Canada.
This opportunity is designed for an entrepreneurial leader who understands the challenges facing the skilled trades industry and wants to build an AI-powered solution from the ground up.
You will explore ways to address critical workforce shortages in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects through innovative technology and business models.
The role combines founder-level ownership, industry expertise, product vision, and company building within a supportive venture environment.
You will leverage your experience in construction, workforce development, software, or operations to identify major industry gaps and create scalable solutions.
With access to funding, operational expertise, and a strong founder network, you will accelerate the journey from idea validation to market adoption.
This is an ideal opportunity for a visionary operator passionate about transforming skilled labor industries through artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.
Accountabilities:
- Define and build a new venture focused on solving skilled labor challenges within the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction ecosystem.
- Leverage deep industry knowledge to identify workforce bottlenecks, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities where AI can create measurable impact.
- Develop the company vision, product strategy, market positioning, and roadmap from the earliest stages of venture creation.
- Conduct customer discovery, validate market needs, identify target customers, and develop solutions aligned with contractor and industry requirements.
- Build and lead a high-performing founding team by attracting, hiring, and developing exceptional talent.
- Create a scalable go-to-market strategy to achieve early traction, customer adoption, and initial revenue milestones.
- Work with experienced operators and advisors across business strategy, product development, growth, recruitment, legal, and other critical areas.
- Use available resources, funding, and networks to accelerate product development, market validation, and fundraising preparation.
- Establish a venture-backed company designed to improve workforce availability, project execution, and efficiency across critical infrastructure industries.
- Experience as an early-stage operator, founder, industry expert, or business leader with strong knowledge of MEP projects, skilled trades, construction, or workforce solutions.
- Deep understanding of challenges related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, commissioning, or construction workforce management.
- Experience in one or more relevant areas, including product development, software, business operations, workforce platforms, contractor solutions, or industry technology.
- Ability to identify complex industry problems and translate them into scalable technology-driven solutions.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and lead a venture-backed company.
- Demonstrated ability to attract, hire, and manage high-performing teams.
- Passion for technology and its ability to transform traditional industries.
- Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to engage customers, partners, and investors.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with high ownership and accountability.
- Based in Canada or the United States with the ability to collaborate across North American time zones.
- $250,000 USD investment to support venture creation and early-stage development.
- Access to a structured fundraising strategy and investor network for future seed and Series A rounds.
- Dedicated support from experienced operators across business design, product development, growth, recruitment, legal, and other key functions.
- Proven validation frameworks and resources to accelerate customer discovery and market fit.
- Support in developing a go-to-market strategy and achieving early revenue milestones.
- Access to a community of founders, mentors, and industry leaders.
- Up to $100,000 worth of business perks and startup resources.
- Flexible remote work environment with collaboration across North American time zones.
- Opportunity to build a high-impact company addressing one of the most critical challenges in infrastructure and skilled labor.
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