CapsuleGraph
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) — Capital Markets & AI Partnerships
CapsuleGraph, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
About CapsuleGraph-1
CapsuleGraph-1 is building the
AI Commerce Rail
that powers the future of global commerce.
We combine multimodal AI, computer vision, and graph-based inference to automatically:
Authenticate
Contextualize
Link
Make products universally shoppable across any digital surface
Our technology transforms product discovery from a manual, ad-driven process into an intelligent, autonomous system operating across platforms, surfaces, and ecosystems. CapsuleGraph-1 is the next evolution of commerce infrastructure — beyond ads, beyond pixels, beyond traditional search.
We are now assembling a world-class founding team to scale our model, secure a $12M seed round, and build the infrastructure powering the next decade of AI-driven commerce.
Role Overview We’re hiring a
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
to lead capital markets strategy, enterprise partnerships, and deep-tech positioning for CapsuleGraph-1.
This is a
founding executive role
— working closely with the Founder/CTO and Co-Founder/CEO.
You will be responsible for:
Structuring and executing CapsuleGraph’s
$12M seed round
Driving investor relations with top-tier AI VCs
Building high-quality enterprise partnerships
Positioning CapsuleGraph as the
definitive AI commerce infrastructure layer
Your work will directly influence our ability to scale models, onboard compute partners, and build global distribution for CapsuleGraph-1.
This role is for a
top 1% strategic operator
with deep experience in AI fundraising, enterprise strategy, and early-stage hypergrowth.
What You Will Own:
Capital Markets & Fundraising Strategy
Lead the planning, execution, and close of CapsuleGraph’s
$12M seed round
Develop top-tier relationships with AI investors (a16z, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, DCVC, OpenAI Startup Fund, etc.)
Refine financial models, capital allocation, and investor messaging
Build and manage the full investor pipeline
Prepare the founder for high-stakes investor meetings
Maintain momentum, urgency, and clarity across the entire fundraising cycle
Strategic Partnerships (Enterprise & Ecosystem)
Identify and secure partnerships across commerce, infrastructure, and AI ecosystems
Lead conversations with Shopify, Stripe, Google Cloud, AWS AI, Nvidia, and LLM ecosystem players
Build early adoption pathways for licensing CapsuleGraph-1 modules
Secure distribution channels that create defensibility and scale
Corporate Strategy & Market Positioning
Shape the long-term strategic roadmap of CapsuleGraph-1
Own market positioning in the AI infrastructure landscape
Develop deep-tech narratives that communicate our defensibility
Oversee competitive intelligence and strategic differentiation
Advise on go-to-market for enterprise licensing and platform integrations
Founder Enablement & Executive Leadership
Act as a key thought partner to the Founder/CTO and CEO
Support with high-stakes presentations, technical explanations, and investor education
Represent CapsuleGraph at conferences, investor summits, and enterprise meetings
Maintain a high bar for communication, clarity, and strategic decision-making
What Makes You a Great FitMust-Have Experience ✔ Raised
$10M+ rounds
(seed/Series A or beyond) at a deep-tech, AI, or enterprise startup
✔ Strong personal network of
top-tier VC partners
✔ Background in AI, LLMs, infrastructure, or enterprise technology
✔ Experience crafting fundraising narratives and investor decks
✔ Track record developing major enterprise partnerships
✔ Exceptional communication (spoken + written)
✔ Able to speak fluently about multimodal AI, computer vision, graph systems, and defensibility
Bonus Experience
Worked at a major AI company (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Meta AI)
Held a strategy, partnerships, or capital role at an enterprise company
Experience in commerce, marketplaces, or infrastructure
PR/Media experience for founder visibility
Technical familiarity with model architectures or embeddings
Ideal Background Profiles We’re especially interested in people who have served as:
VP Strategy / Head of Strategy at AI or deep-tech startups
Head of Capital Markets / Investor Relations at tech companies
COO, CSO, or Chief of Staff at fast-growth Series A–C companies
Former VC who wants to join a founding team
Ex-Stripe, Shopify, Nvidia, AWS, Google Cloud strategic leaders
Role:
Executive founding team
The CSO will directly influence the company’s valuation, funding, and trajectory — this is a rare opportunity to shape a category-defining AI company.
How to Apply Send:
Resume / LinkedIn
A brief note on your fundraising and partnership experience
Any relevant AI or deep-tech project involvement.
Thank you!
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AI Commerce Rail
that powers the future of global commerce.
We combine multimodal AI, computer vision, and graph-based inference to automatically:
Authenticate
Contextualize
Link
Make products universally shoppable across any digital surface
Our technology transforms product discovery from a manual, ad-driven process into an intelligent, autonomous system operating across platforms, surfaces, and ecosystems. CapsuleGraph-1 is the next evolution of commerce infrastructure — beyond ads, beyond pixels, beyond traditional search.
We are now assembling a world-class founding team to scale our model, secure a $12M seed round, and build the infrastructure powering the next decade of AI-driven commerce.
Role Overview We’re hiring a
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
to lead capital markets strategy, enterprise partnerships, and deep-tech positioning for CapsuleGraph-1.
This is a
founding executive role
— working closely with the Founder/CTO and Co-Founder/CEO.
You will be responsible for:
Structuring and executing CapsuleGraph’s
$12M seed round
Driving investor relations with top-tier AI VCs
Building high-quality enterprise partnerships
Positioning CapsuleGraph as the
definitive AI commerce infrastructure layer
Your work will directly influence our ability to scale models, onboard compute partners, and build global distribution for CapsuleGraph-1.
This role is for a
top 1% strategic operator
with deep experience in AI fundraising, enterprise strategy, and early-stage hypergrowth.
What You Will Own:
Capital Markets & Fundraising Strategy
Lead the planning, execution, and close of CapsuleGraph’s
$12M seed round
Develop top-tier relationships with AI investors (a16z, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, DCVC, OpenAI Startup Fund, etc.)
Refine financial models, capital allocation, and investor messaging
Build and manage the full investor pipeline
Prepare the founder for high-stakes investor meetings
Maintain momentum, urgency, and clarity across the entire fundraising cycle
Strategic Partnerships (Enterprise & Ecosystem)
Identify and secure partnerships across commerce, infrastructure, and AI ecosystems
Lead conversations with Shopify, Stripe, Google Cloud, AWS AI, Nvidia, and LLM ecosystem players
Build early adoption pathways for licensing CapsuleGraph-1 modules
Secure distribution channels that create defensibility and scale
Corporate Strategy & Market Positioning
Shape the long-term strategic roadmap of CapsuleGraph-1
Own market positioning in the AI infrastructure landscape
Develop deep-tech narratives that communicate our defensibility
Oversee competitive intelligence and strategic differentiation
Advise on go-to-market for enterprise licensing and platform integrations
Founder Enablement & Executive Leadership
Act as a key thought partner to the Founder/CTO and CEO
Support with high-stakes presentations, technical explanations, and investor education
Represent CapsuleGraph at conferences, investor summits, and enterprise meetings
Maintain a high bar for communication, clarity, and strategic decision-making
What Makes You a Great FitMust-Have Experience ✔ Raised
$10M+ rounds
(seed/Series A or beyond) at a deep-tech, AI, or enterprise startup
✔ Strong personal network of
top-tier VC partners
✔ Background in AI, LLMs, infrastructure, or enterprise technology
✔ Experience crafting fundraising narratives and investor decks
✔ Track record developing major enterprise partnerships
✔ Exceptional communication (spoken + written)
✔ Able to speak fluently about multimodal AI, computer vision, graph systems, and defensibility
Bonus Experience
Worked at a major AI company (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Meta AI)
Held a strategy, partnerships, or capital role at an enterprise company
Experience in commerce, marketplaces, or infrastructure
PR/Media experience for founder visibility
Technical familiarity with model architectures or embeddings
Ideal Background Profiles We’re especially interested in people who have served as:
VP Strategy / Head of Strategy at AI or deep-tech startups
Head of Capital Markets / Investor Relations at tech companies
COO, CSO, or Chief of Staff at fast-growth Series A–C companies
Former VC who wants to join a founding team
Ex-Stripe, Shopify, Nvidia, AWS, Google Cloud strategic leaders
Role:
Executive founding team
The CSO will directly influence the company’s valuation, funding, and trajectory — this is a rare opportunity to shape a category-defining AI company.
How to Apply Send:
Resume / LinkedIn
A brief note on your fundraising and partnership experience
Any relevant AI or deep-tech project involvement.
Thank you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr