Entrepreneur-in-Residence, AI Native… at LG Electronics · Santa…

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. About LG NOVA LG NOVA, LG’s North America Innovation Center, is the company’s venture incubation arm based in Silicon Valley. Our mandate is to identify transformative growth opportunities and launch new ventures that shape the future of LG. We partner with startups, enterprises, and public institutions to co-create the next generation of impactful businesses. We’re seeking an experienced Entrepreneur-in-Residence to lead the incubation of a new AI native venture within LG NOVA in underexplored or high-friction domains outside Health and Cleantech. This is a founder-track role focused on developing, validating, and launching a scalable business—culminating in a spin-out backed by our internal venture fund. Founding CEO We are looking for a founding CEO to build a category-defining company at the intersection of AI, enterprise software, and business performance. This is a true day-zero role. You will define the product thesis, secure the first cohort of design partners, hire the founding team, raise the seed round, and build the commercial and technical foundation for the business. The right person operates comfortably across product, go-to-market, and company building. You understand how enterprises adopt new technologies, how to navigate complex buying processes, and how to translate emerging technical capabilities into clear business value. You are equally credible with technical and business stakeholders. What You’ll Do Define the company strategy and category position Establish a clear point of view on the problem space and position the company as a category leader Own the end-to-end build of the business From first principles through early traction, including product direction, GTM, and initial revenue Secure early design partners and customers Build conviction through real-world deployments and translate learnings into product direction Develop and execute a focused go-to-market strategy Combine founder-led sales, partnerships, and scalable channels to drive early adoption Guide product evolution from early solution to scalable platform Balance speed, customer needs, and long-term differentiation Raise external capital and manage investor relationships Lead fundraising efforts and communicate a compelling, evidence-backed narrative Build and lead a high-performing founding team Attract top talent and establish a strong execution culture from the outset Drive core business fundamentals Focus on early revenue, customer retention, and scalable unit economics What You’ll Bring Proven builder mindset Experience operating in zero‑to‑one or highly ambiguous environments, ideally taking AI‑native products from concept through early market validation. AI‑native product and business leadership Demonstrated experience building AI‑first products, including shaping product vision, business models, and defensible differentiation rooted in AI capabilities rather than incremental feature layers. Strong technical foundation in AI systems Technical expertise with modern AI tools and platforms, including applied AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and integration of software and (where relevant) hardware systems. Comfortable engaging deeply with engineers, architects, and technical customers to guide technical direction. Product + commercial instincts Ability to translate complex AI and technical concepts into clear customer value propositions, enterprise‑ready solutions, and scalable revenue opportunities. Enterprise AI go‑to‑market experience Understanding of how AI solutions are evaluated, piloted, purchased, and scaled within enterprise environments, including navigating longer sales cycles, security/compliance considerations, and stakeholder alignment. Track record of early‑stage traction Demonstrated ability to find product‑market fit for technically complex products and build a repeatable sales or partnership motion. Ecosystem credibility and network A strong network across AI stakeholders—such as technical talent, enterprise buyers, partners, and potential design customers—with the ability to activate those relationships to accelerate early traction. Entrepreneurial drive Bias toward action, resilience, and comfort with high‑variance outcomes inherent in building an AI venture from day zero. Team‑building capability Experience hiring and leading early founding teams, including senior technical talent, and establishing a strong execution culture from inception. Why This Opportunity Category creation Opportunity to define and lead a new category from inception Large and growing market tailwinds Strong underlying demand driven by enterprise technology adoption Studio-backed execution Access to LG NOVA’s venture studio resources, ecosystem, and strategic support Platform potential Path to build a foundational system with long-term defensibility Location: this opportunity is located at our office in Santa Clara, CA and is a hybrid position. Please Note: this is a contract position with LG. Any health benefits offered would be through the agency this contractor is hired through. #LI-JH1 #LI-Hybrid Recruiting Range $185,000—$270,000 USD Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees: No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options. Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role). Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or support@lg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries. At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.