Engagement Lead, AI Strategy

Overview

Join a pioneering YC-backed startup redefining how global brands leverage AI-driven insights to enhance customer engagement in the evolving digital landscape. This role is based either in San Francisco, requiring in-office presence five days a week, or remotely from New York City. The package includes a competitive salary up to $185,000 annually plus significant equity participation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Fortune 500 clients, guiding them from initial discovery to the delivery of strategic AI-driven advice.
• Rapidly grasp various client business models, market competition, and priorities to tailor strategic insights.
• Develop research hypotheses for the AI simulation lab, converting real-world business challenges into AI-testable queries.
• Interpret AI-generated data into persuasive recommendations for senior leadership to implement high-impact business strategies.
• Engage with executive stakeholders including VP, Directors, CMOs, and CEOs to communicate findings and strategies effectively.
• Design and oversee growth experiments and initiatives based on AI insights.
• Utilize AI-specific tools such as Claude Code to conduct analysis, develop solutions, and automate processes.
• Collaborate with founders to evolve and scale the company’s client engagement frameworks.

Required Experience and Skills

Candidates typically emerge from two backgrounds:

• Strategy Consulting + Startup: 3-7 years total experience, including roles at top-tier firms (Bain, McKinsey, BCG), followed by operational roles in early-stage startups (preferably Series B or earlier). Comfortable handling ambiguous and impactful projects independently.
• Strategic Client Advisory: Experience as an agency or product marketing strategist working with Fortune 500 clients, adept at managing complex strategic service deliveries directly with senior executives.

Additional valued experience includes senior client advisory in high-growth tech companies, Chief of Staff positions, and a proven record of influencing strategic decisions at executive levels.

Education

A degree from a prestigious university indicating strong analytical prowess is required.

Technical Proficiencies

• Proficient or willing to gain proficiency in Claude Code, Model Context Protocols (MCPs), AI Agents, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills for ambiguous challenges
• Fast learner with ability to assimilate diverse industries
• Proactive ownership without needing constant direction
• Builds trust through transparent and credible communication
• Honest and integrity-driven approach to work
• Innovative use of AI tools to improve workflows

Why Join?

Be a core member of a four-person founding team at the cutting edge of creating a new market category in AI strategy advisory. Influence the startup's trajectory and have a meaningful impact on Fortune 500 clients from day one.