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Elevation Capital · 2 months ago

CTO / Chief AI Officer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Elevation Capital is a global private equity group focused on creating and deploying capital for a better world. They are seeking a CTO/CAIO to lead the AI-first transformation of their portfolio, focusing on building frameworks and data ecosystems to enhance operational intelligence across their companies.

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Responsibilities

Architect and personally develop the initial prototype for Elevation Capital’s AI vision and framework, embedding intelligence and automation across the group and portfolio companies so every business, system, and decision operates with data-driven precision

Design, develop, and advance proprietary LLM and LAM models to drive scalability, accelerate performance, and create a continuously learning enterprise

Lead data intelligence architecture, integrating data lakehouse or similar data platform as the foundation for real-time data pipelines, analytics, and decision infrastructure that connect the entire organization

Oversee business process automation and enterprise systems, embedding AI into daily workflows to eliminate friction, reduce inefficiency, and elevate execution speed and accuracy

Ensure global information security and resilience, protecting both physical and digital environments through governance, network defense, and proactive red-teaming

Ownership of Microsoft Cloud administration and systems management, ensuring a unified, secure, and scalable digital environment for AI deployment, data continuity, and cross-company integration

Hire, manage, and scale multidisciplinary AI, Data, and Engineering teams across Elevation Capital; consult with portfolio companies to extend AI adoption and infrastructure development

Champion AI education and upskilling for all staff, ensuring organizational fluency in intelligent tools, automation systems, and data-driven decision-making

Identify and deploy emerging AI technologies and partnerships, maintaining Elevation’s leadership at the frontier of innovation

Oversee resource allocation, budgets, and ROI accountability for all AI and technology initiatives, ensuring disciplined execution and measurable impact

Continuously modernize enterprise architecture, replacing legacy workflows with secure, automated systems that enable global scalability

Lead intelligent transformation across CPG, hospitality, real estate, wellness, and technology — reengineering how we forecast, hire, market, manufacture, and operate

Build and maintain a unified intelligence network, connecting data, infrastructure, and automation to compound value creation across the UHNW family office and portfolio ecosystem

Qualification

AI strategy developmentSystems architectureMachine learning expertiseData ecosystem managementMicrosoft Cloud administrationBusiness process automationTeam leadershipAgile executionInnovationProblem solvingPowerful communicationAdaptabilityOrganizational skills

Required

15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including at least 5+ years in a CTO, Head of AI, or equivalent senior role, demonstrating strategic and innovative leadership across software, data, and AI-driven organizations

5+ years of experience developing and executing an enterprise-wide technology and AI strategy that directly supports and scales with business objectives, with a proven ability to translate cutting-edge machine learning and automation capabilities into measurable business outcomes

Experience with executive level reporting (e.g. CXO. founder, owner, board) but also hands on doer where required

Significant experience hiring in multi business/cross function businesses

3+ years of hands-on experience in AI and machine learning productization, including expertise in LLMs, and agentic AI systems, with demonstrated success in leading teams that have deployed such systems at scale

5+ years operating within fast-paced, founder-led or entrepreneur-driven environments, with a deep understanding of how to align visionary leadership with disciplined execution

Exceptional organizational skills, with a proven track record of managing multiple tasks efficiently, storing information in an organized manner, and communicating complex topics to executive-level stakeholders in a clear and concise way

Demonstrated success in managing and scaling technology infrastructure, ensuring it supports business operations effectively, with a special emphasis on AI-driven solutions for enhanced efficiency and scalability

Aptitude for managing technology budgets and resources effectively

Proficiency in managing complex technology projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, leveraging AI where appropriate

A track record of innovation and adaptability, showcasing the ability to stay ahead of emerging technologies and market changes, particularly in AI/ML domains

Strong leadership skills, capable of building, guiding, and inspiring a technology team towards achieving exceptional results and fostering an innovative culture

Experience in managing relationships with technology vendors and partners, with a focus on fostering collaborations that enhance the company's technological capabilities and strategic objectives

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field