Founding CTO (AI/ML / Data Product)
Startup Wise GuysSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Posted March 11, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Startup Wise Guys is a leading European startup accelerator based in Estonia, dedicated to propelling early-stage founders toward global success. Since 2012, the firm has run more than 35 tailored programs, providing mentorship, business development, investment and funding to hundreds of startups across 60+ countries. Its distinctive value lies in a data-driven, optimized accelerator model that blends deep industry expertise with a strong network in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States. By combining hands-on coaching, strategic guidance, and access to capital, Startup Wise Guys helps founders overcome key challenges and scale rapidly on the world stage.
Job Description
Founding CTO opportunity for AI/ML/Data Product at Startup Wise Guys, a B2B accelerator in Tallinn, Estonia. Co-founder role to build an AI-powered venture.
Requirements
- 7+ years in software engineering with strong AI/ML or data product exposure
- Experience shipping to production (MLOps basics, monitoring, reliability)
- Strong product instinct: clarity on what “good enough” looks like for an MVP
- Founder mindset; you want ownership and upside, not a service role
- ~10–12h/week for 12 weeks
Benefits
- Weekly accountability + execution cadence
- 500+ mentors including B2B, product, GTM, fundraising specialists
- 440+ alumni startups / 40+ countries for learning + intros
- CTO toolkit for AI ventures: scope, evaluation, deployment, “moat” story
