Business Co-Founder for AI-Powered Medical Imaging Venture (Stanford Lab-Originated)

Xythena Advisors is seeking a Business Co-Founder on behalf of our client, a pioneering AI-driven medical imaging startup. With roots in advanced AI research from Stanford, the company is now ready to launch and commercialize its cutting-edge CT image processing technology. We are looking for a strategic, driven, and experienced business leader with deep healthcare expertise to build an industry leader in clinical data AI.

Role Summary:

As the Business Co-Founder, you will be responsible for the strategy and execution required to transform this advanced AI technology into a commercial success. This role demands strategic insight, the ability to secure critical partnerships, and a commitment to establishing this venture as a leader in AI-driven clinical data. You’ll work alongside a renowned technical co-founder from Stanford’s AI lab and guide the business with a balance of vision and pragmatism.

Responsibilities:

• Market Entry & Strategy: Develop and execute a market entry strategy that secures the company’s status as a valuable solution for leading healthcare providers and research institutions.

• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead Series A funding efforts, utilizing your investor network and proven track record in fundraising to position the business for success.

• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals, research organizations, and MedTech corporations, focusing on partnerships that bring significant industry access and credibility.

• Operational Leadership: Oversee business operations with a focus on scalability and sustainable growth, implementing KPIs, financial models, and operational structures that drive long-term value.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the technical co-founder to bridge complex technical innovation with impactful business decisions, ensuring alignment across teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Industry Experience: 15+ years in B2B healthcare, medical imaging, or clinical data, with a track record of launching and scaling innovative, AI-driven solutions in healthcare.

• Entrepreneurial Background: Proven experience as a co-founder or C-suite leader of high-growth, investor-backed startups. Experience in building and scaling ventures to industry leadership is highly valued.

• Strong Network: An established network within both healthcare and investment communities, enabling access to critical partnerships and growth opportunities.

• Financial Expertise: Skilled in financial structuring, growth-stage fundraising, and capital management, with a history of achieving ambitious financial milestones.

• Technical Understanding: Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in healthcare. Familiarity with regulatory landscapes in medical imaging and data privacy compliance is essential.

• Strategic Vision: A commitment to building a transformative business in healthcare. Demonstrated adaptability, strategic insight, and the ability to inspire others.

What We Offer:

• Equity Partnership: Significant equity for a true business co-founder, reflecting the impact of this role.

• Access to Stanford-Innovated Technology: Lead the commercialization of a highly validated AI technology, developed by Stanford’s top researchers.

• Autonomy & Influence: Shape the company’s strategic direction and impact within healthcare AI.

• Mission-Driven Impact: Drive an initiative that aims to redefine healthcare, advancing faster and more accurate diagnoses that improve patient outcomes.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in healthcare AI, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and vision for this role to [email protected].

Xythena Advisors is seeking a Business Co-Founder on behalf of our client, a pioneering AI-driven medical imaging startup. With roots in advanced AI research from Stanford, the company is now ready to launch and commercialize its cutting-edge CT image processing technology. We are looking for a strategic, driven, and experienced business leader with deep healthcare expertise to build an industry leader in clinical data AI.

Role Summary:

As the Business Co-Founder, you will be responsible for the strategy and execution required to transform this advanced AI technology into a commercial success. This role demands strategic insight, the ability to secure critical partnerships, and a commitment to establishing this venture as a leader in AI-driven clinical data. You’ll work alongside a renowned technical co-founder from Stanford’s AI lab and guide the business with a balance of vision and pragmatism.

Responsibilities:

• Market Entry & Strategy: Develop and execute a market entry strategy that secures the company’s status as a valuable solution for leading healthcare providers and research institutions.

• Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead Series A funding efforts, utilizing your investor network and proven track record in fundraising to position the business for success.

• Strategic Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals, research organizations, and MedTech corporations, focusing on partnerships that bring significant industry access and credibility.

• Operational Leadership: Oversee business operations with a focus on scalability and sustainable growth, implementing KPIs, financial models, and operational structures that drive long-term value.

• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the technical co-founder to bridge complex technical innovation with impactful business decisions, ensuring alignment across teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Industry Experience: 15+ years in B2B healthcare, medical imaging, or clinical data, with a track record of launching and scaling innovative, AI-driven solutions in healthcare.

• Entrepreneurial Background: Proven experience as a co-founder or C-suite leader of high-growth, investor-backed startups. Experience in building and scaling ventures to industry leadership is highly valued.

• Strong Network: An established network within both healthcare and investment communities, enabling access to critical partnerships and growth opportunities.

• Financial Expertise: Skilled in financial structuring, growth-stage fundraising, and capital management, with a history of achieving ambitious financial milestones.

• Technical Understanding: Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications in healthcare. Familiarity with regulatory landscapes in medical imaging and data privacy compliance is essential.

• Strategic Vision: A commitment to building a transformative business in healthcare. Demonstrated adaptability, strategic insight, and the ability to inspire others.

What We Offer:

• Equity Partnership: Significant equity for a true business co-founder, reflecting the impact of this role.

• Access to Stanford-Innovated Technology: Lead the commercialization of a highly validated AI technology, developed by Stanford’s top researchers.

• Autonomy & Influence: Shape the company’s strategic direction and impact within healthcare AI.

• Mission-Driven Impact: Drive an initiative that aims to redefine healthcare, advancing faster and more accurate diagnoses that improve patient outcomes.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in healthcare AI, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and vision for this role to [email protected].