Cantina Labs · 1 week ago
AI Strategic Growth Lead
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expCantina Labs is a social AI company, developing advanced real-time models that enhance storytelling and creativity. They are seeking an AI Strategic Growth Lead to leverage their network in the AI community to identify technology and talent that can accelerate growth through strategic partnerships and insights.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Social NetworkSoftware
Responsibilities
Leverage and expand your existing relationships within the San Francisco (and beyond) AI ecosystem through regular presence at demo days, meetups, private events, salons, conferences, and other networking events
Build authentic relationships with founders, engineers, researchers, operators, and investors in generative AI and adjacent fields
Represent Cantina in the community with genuine enthusiasm that naturally translates into strong advocacy
Apply your technical background to assess the value proposition of emerging companies and teams across our key investment areas
Track emerging technical concepts, research directions, and ecosystem trends—including notable talent movements
Surface ideas and opportunities that excite you and could meaningfully shape Cantina's strategy
Serve as the bridge between the AI community and Cantina, making strategic introductions at the right moments
Cultivate relationships with high-quality technical talent and teams for potential acquihire opportunities
Partner with leadership on strategic talent and partnership initiatives
Travel up to 30% of the time
Qualification
Required
An embedded network in the San Francisco (& beyond) AI community with established, trusted relationships
5+ years in cutting-edge technology with recent hands-on experience in generative AI
A Computer Science degree or equivalent technical fluency -- you can evaluate architectures and research directions at a high level
Experience working with or at VC firms (a plus)
Genuine passion for the consumer AI social media space
The ability to evangelize Cantina—getting a room excited about where we're going
A commitment to constantly learning about new models, tools, startups, and approaches
Energy for meeting people, building relationships, and discovering what's next
Comfort operating autonomously and shaping this high-ownership role through initiative
The ability to deeply understand our AI-driven product roadmaps
Strong communication skills with natural credibility among technical audiences
The ability to translate community insights into actionable strategic recommendations
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous company equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
42 days of paid time off, including:
15 PTO days
10 sick days
15 company holidays
2 floating holidays
Generous parental leave & fertility support
401(k) retirement savings plan
Lifestyle spending account – $500/month to use however you’d like
Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
One Medical membership, and more!
Company
Cantina Labs
Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Klaus
President & Co-Founder
Prakash Ramakrishna
Co-Founder
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