Cofounder & CTO @ AI Productivity SaaS Startup

We’re building an AI productivity SaaS startup, organized as a cooperative (shared ownership based on real contribution).

We’re looking for an additional Founder focused on Technology & Engineering (CTO track).

We do not expect you to build the product, as we have already done so, but we do expect you to be hands-on.

This is a founder role, not a freelance, advisory, or employee position.

Important upfront

• There is no fixed cash compensation at the start
• Cash payment depends entirely on revenue or external funding
• You do not have to contribute any money, other cofounders have contributed enough and already cover expenses, especially product development
• Once revenue or funding comes in, cash is shared among all founders

What you’ll do

• Technology & Architecture (core focus)
• Own the technical vision and architecture of the product
• Guide decisions around AI integration, scalability, and system design
• Ensure high code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Collaborate closely with product & design to deliver a clean, fast, intuitive UX

Engineering Leadership & Process

• Work with an established full development team in India
• Coordinate with the team rather than replacing them
• Translate product goals into clear technical execution

You

• Solid background in React & Next.js
• Comfortable with AI-driven products (LLMs, AI workflows, integrations)
• Very familiar with project management methodologies
• You want to be a real founder, not a contractor or “CTO-for-hire”

Cooperative & Founder Setup

• Everyone works under the same cooperative founder contract
• Shares are earned based on contribution, not titles
• No special treatment for any one founder
• Ownership, responsibility, and upside are shared

Our Team

• International founding team across Germany, Switzerland, India
• Many years experience, successful consultant & startup experience
• Strong technical execution already in place

This is great for you if…

• You want to be a founder of an AI SaaS
• You’re fine with low or no cash initially
• You like shared responsibility in a strong founding team