Founder in Residence (AI-native ventures) – Fintech / Corporate Finance

Founder in Residence (AI-native ventures) – Fintech / Corporate Finance

Founder in Residence (AI-native ventures) – Fintech / Corporate Finance

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Assistant Manager | Lead Technical Recruiter | HR Business Partner | Talent Acquisition Partner

Location : Dubai, UAE (Initial 12-month at location with Disrupt)

Role Overview :

Disrupt.com is looking for a Founder in Residence to lead an AI-driven fintech startup. In this role, you will incubate and build a new venture applying AI to solve key problems in financial services or corporate finance, such as digital banking, payments, lending, and wealth management. You’ll operate as the CEO of this new startup with Disrupt’s support in funding, resources, and expertise, creating solutions that enhance finance with AI.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Opportunity Identification : Spot high-impact AI opportunities in fintech or corporate finance, like automating loan underwriting or enhancing fraud detection.
• Validation & Market Research : Validate your idea by assessing market size, competitive landscape, and regulatory considerations. Engage with potential users to confirm demand.
• Regulatory Strategy : Navigate the complex regulatory landscape (KYC, data privacy) and determine necessary approvals or partnerships.
• Product Development & Tech Leadership : Lead the development of the AI platform, prioritizing MVP features, and ensuring smooth integration with AI models.
• Pilot and Iterate : Run pilots to gain feedback, refine algorithms, and gather case studies for sales.
• Business Model & Monetization : Define a sustainable revenue model (subscription, transaction commissions, etc.) based on the value provided.
• Go-to-Market & Growth : Formulate strategies to acquire users via partnerships, content marketing, and direct outreach.
• Risk Management & Security : Ensure robust data privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical AI practices.
• Team Building & Culture : Build a team as the venture grows, establishing a culture of innovation balanced with compliance.
• Vision, Leadership & Fundraising : Set the vision for the venture, attract investors, and manage relationships with key partners.

What We Offer (Disrupt’s Co-Build Platform) :

What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables) :

Qualifications & Experience :

Bonus Points if you :

Have previously founded or worked in a fintech startup.

Have worked with financial regulators or in regulatory compliance.

Have raised funding from fintech-focused VCs or secured partnerships with financial institutions.

About Disrupt.com

Headquartered in the UAE, Disrupt.com is MENA’s leading venture builder. For over 15 years, we’ve bootstrapped, scaled, and exited global tech ventures – including the $350M Cloudways exit to DigitalOcean in 2022. With a portfolio of 18+ companies, we combine strategic guidance, operational support, and proven playbooks to co-build startups alongside ambitious founders. Through our unique ‘CoBuild’ model, we act as fractional co-founders – providing dedicated product, engineering, marketing, and ops teams to drive early traction. We focus on AI-native startups that reshape industries, with a strong emphasis on capital efficiency, innovation, and global scale. If you're looking to build a category-defining company in healthcare, Disrupt is your launchpad.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance, Business Development, and Information Technology

Technology, Information and Internet, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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