This ad is not for a job, but rather for the opportunity to build your own VC-backed startup!
Are you a strongproduct manager, who speaks the language of users and software developers Loves driving the development of products, while aiming to create the best possible user experience You've developed products for companies all your career and want to take ownership of your own creations to build a company of your own
About Antler
We are a global early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the defining companies of tomorrow to fundamentally improve the world with groundbreaking technology. Our platform brings together experienced and driven professionals from diverse backgrounds to build strong teams and launch their own companies. At Antler, we lower the barriers to entrepreneurship by giving you the necessary support to find the right co-founder, test and validate your idea, coached by internal and external advisors.
To date we have supported 5,000+ founders through our platforms building more than 600+ companies.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for exceptional people with strong background and expertise in translating business from users to software developers who want to build their own tech venture from scratch with responsibilities and experiences.
Experience in product development with:
- Good technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies; with aptitude towards solving complex problems
- Proven ability to develop product and marketing strategies
- Has strong analytical skills, problem solving skills to conduct technological analysis of technical roadmaps and refining product backlogs
- We welcome first time founders as Antler is where you can turn your idea into a business.
Details of the program:
- The program runs for an initial 10 weeks, full-time in Jakarta - Indonesia in February 2025
- In the first phase (10 weeks), you are required to ideate and find your co-founder(s) from the cohort of 60-80 founders.
- At the end of first phase, you will present your team and business idea to the Antler Investment Committee. If accepted, you will receive a pre-seed investment of US$125,000 for 10% equity.
- If you get the investment, you will continue to be part of the program for another 3 months (second phase) throughout which Antler will work closely with you to accelerate your growth. At the end of second phase, Antler arranges a Demo Day where we invite VCs, institutional investors, and angel investors to help you connect with investors and raise your later investment round.
What you can expect from Antler:
- Find Your Co-Founder We actively support you to find the ideal co-founder. We select the top 60-80 entrepreneurs out of thousands of applicants to join our cohort. The first two month is centered around supporting and facilitating sessions to ensure founders get every opportunity to meet their ideal co-founders from a diverse cohort of industry, commercial and technology leaders
- Validate Your Idea(s) Founders go through a thorough problem and idea validation process; startups drive to first customer acquisition results with help of dedicated coaches
- Access A Global Advisory Network - We provide hands-on support through an exceptional network of 475+ global and local advisors to give our founders an unfair advantage and all teams are invited to our alumni network and have direct access to other like-minded founders.
- Potential Pre-Seed Funding - At the end of the first phase, you will present your business idea with your team to the Antler Investment Committee. If accepted, you will receive a pre-seed investment of US$125,000 for 10% equity. Antler will work closely with you to accelerate your growth. At the end of second phase, Antler arranges a Demo Day where we invite VCs, institutional investors, and angel investors to help you connect with investors and raise your later investment round.