Forward-Deployed Strategist

Title of Role: Forward-Deployed Strategist
Location: San Francisco, CA
Company Stage of Funding: Series A
Office Type: Hybrid (2–4 days in-office)
Salary: $160,000 – $200,000 base + equity

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Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed AI company focused on helping large enterprises unlock the real value of their AI investments. By combining advanced data analysis, proprietary technology, and deep strategic expertise, they partner with Fortune 100 organizations to answer critical questions around AI ROI, opportunity identification, and execution strategy.

Backed by world-class investors and thought leaders in AI and economics, the company is at a pivotal stage—on the cusp of product-market fit with strong enterprise traction already in place. This is a unique opportunity to join early and directly shape how global organizations adopt and scale AI.

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What You Will Do

• Partner directly with senior executives (VP, CTO, and C-suite) at leading enterprises to understand business challenges and AI strategy goals

• Translate complex, ambiguous problems into structured analyses and actionable recommendations

• Work hands-on with large datasets using SQL to validate insights and ensure data accuracy

• Lead client engagements and key workstreams, including executive-level presentations and steering committee meetings

• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to convert customer insights into scalable product improvements

• Act as the bridge between clients, data, and internal teams—ensuring successful delivery and continuous iteration toward product-market fit

• Contribute to shaping the company’s core offering by bringing real-world customer feedback into the product roadmap

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Ideal Candidate Background

• 4–10 years of experience in strategy consulting or similar client-facing roles with enterprise customers

• Proven experience working on complex, data-driven engagements with measurable business impact

• Strong hands-on SQL skills with the ability to analyze and validate large datasets independently

• Experience leading executive-level discussions, including steering committee (SteerCo) meetings

• Exposure to AI, data, or advanced analytics projects in a consulting or applied setting

• Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into business value

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Preferred

• Background at top-tier consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or similar)

• Experience working in or with early-stage startups

• Familiarity with AI tools and applications beyond basic use cases

• Experience in forward-deployed, customer-facing roles at data or AI companies

• Comfort working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams

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Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $160,000 – $200,000

• Meaningful equity package with strong upside potential

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders at Fortune 100 companies

• High-impact role with direct influence on product direction and company growth

• Collaborative, high-performance team environment with significant ownership

• Hybrid work model based in San Francisco

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications and strategic decision-making at scale

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This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, high-impact role where you’ll work at the intersection of strategy, data, and AI—helping shape both the product and how some of the world’s largest companies adopt transformative technologies.