Brain Co. · 9 hours ago
AI Due Diligence Principal
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expBrain Co. is an Applied AI startup focused on delivering impactful AI solutions for major institutions. The AI Due Diligence Principal will lead engagements with private equity sponsors, evaluate AI-driven opportunities, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive value creation.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AI
Responsibilities
Lead AI Diligence: Evaluate target companies’ AI strategies, data infrastructure, and technical maturity. Identify opportunities, risks, and areas for value creation, distilling findings into clear, business-oriented insights
Sponsor & Client Management: Serve as the primary partner for private equity and corporate sponsors. Build long-term trust, align on scope, deliver findings with conviction, and ensure client satisfaction
Bridge Strategy & Technology: Translate complex AI/ML capabilities into actionable recommendations for investment committees, portfolio executives, and Brain Co. stakeholders
Deliver Value Creation Plans: Work with engineering and product leaders to scope, prioritize, and implement AI solutions within sponsor-backed assets — ensuring commercial outcomes and technical feasibility
Drive Execution: Own diligence engagements from scoping through delivery, ensuring excellence in both strategic analysis and operational outcomes
Qualification
Required
6-10+ years of professional experience
Background in top-tier consulting PE groups (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and/or direct private equity investing
Startup operating experience required; demonstrated ability to execute and scale in high-growth environments
Proven track record of leading complex diligence processes with material investment and operational outcomes
Strong technical literacy in AI/ML, with the ability to evaluate data pipelines, model strategies, and infrastructure at a high level
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to turn complex analyses into clear insights
Executive-level communication; proven ability to influence senior sponsors, investors, and portfolio executives
Low-ego, hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Commercial instinct and ownership mindset — capable of connecting AI opportunities directly to value creation
Must be in SF or willing to relocate (hybrid 3 days/week in office)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Meaningful equity
Company
Brain Co.
Brain Co. partners with large enterprises and governments to build secure, impactful AI platforms and applications for real-world problems.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Brain Co. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (15)
2023 (13)
2022 (16)
2021 (8)
2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$30M2025-09-10Series A· $30M
Leadership Team
Dan Ashton
Co-founder
Recent News
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