Chief AI Officer (CAIO) – Co‑Founder (Equity‑Based)

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Preferred Pedigree: IIT | NIT | BITS | VIT

Location: Remote / Global

Markets Covered: NAM, EU, ANZ, EMEA, SEA

Engagement Model: Initial 3 months – Commission‑only | Post 3 months – Fixed CTC + ESOPs + Founder‑level Equity (performance‑linked)

About Orants AI

Orants AI is an AI‑first consulting and education company focused on building, deploying, and scaling applied AI solutions for global enterprises while creating industry‑relevant AI education programs. We work across AI consulting, AI talent, and AI education, with a strong emphasis on real‑world impact, revenue generation, and scalable systems.

We are looking for a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to join us as a Co‑Founder, who will take end‑to‑end ownership of AI strategy, revenue‑driven presales, AI program design, and internal AI transformation across the organization.

Role Overview

The Chief AI Officer (CAIO) will be a strategic and execution‑focused leader responsible for driving AI‑led revenue, owning AI consulting presales globally, overseeing P&L for the AI education business initially, and embedding AI across all business functions including marketing, HR, sales, finance, and product development.

This is a founder‑level role with high ownership, accountability, and upside. The first 3 months will be purely commission‑based, focused on validating revenue, market traction, and leadership impact. Based on performance, the role will transition to a fixed CTC with ESOPs and equity shares.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Consulting & Presales (First 3 Months – Primary Focus)

- Lead and own presales activities for AI consulting projects across NAM, EU, ANZ, EMEA, and SEA.
- Engage directly with enterprise clients to:
- - Understand business problems and translate them into AI‑driven solutions
  - Design high‑level and detailed AI solution architectures
  - Define scope, timelines, pricing, and delivery models
- Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to convert opportunities into closed deals.
- Act as the AI thought leader in client discussions, pitches, demos, and solution walk‑throughs.
- Drive commission‑based revenue generation during the initial 90‑day period.

2. P&L Ownership – AI Education Business (Initial Phase)

- Take end‑to‑end responsibility for P&L management of the AI education vertical.
- Define pricing, margins, cost structures, and revenue targets for AI programs.
- Ensure programs are market‑aligned, outcome‑driven, and scalable.
- Work closely with operations, marketing, and sales to drive enrollments and profitability.

3. AI Strategy & Organization‑Wide Implementation

- Define and execute the company‑wide AI strategy across:
- - Marketing (AI‑driven growth, automation, performance optimization)
  - Sales (lead scoring, CRM intelligence, deal forecasting)
  - HR (AI‑assisted hiring, performance tracking, workforce planning)
  - Finance (forecasting, cost optimization, reporting automation)
  - Product Development (AI‑native product thinking and rapid experimentation)
- Identify internal workflows where AI can reduce cost, increase speed, and improve decision‑making.
- Drive adoption of AI tools, platforms, and custom solutions across teams.

4. AI Program Design & Consulting

- Design, structure, and continuously improve AI education programs, bootcamps, and enterprise training offerings.
- Ensure curriculum is:
- - Industry‑relevant
  - Use‑case driven
  - Aligned with real enterprise AI implementations
- Provide consulting inputs to clients and internal teams on AI roadmaps, maturity models, and transformation journeys.

5. Teaching & Knowledge Leadership

- Take lectures, masterclasses, or workshops when required for:
- - AI education programs
  - Enterprise clients
  - Internal team enablement
- Act as a public‑facing AI leader for Orants AI through talks, webinars, and thought leadership initiatives.

6. Founder‑Level Leadership & Governance

- Work closely with the founding team to shape long‑term vision, strategy, and execution.
- Build and mentor AI, engineering, and consulting teams as the company scales.
- Establish best practices for AI ethics, security, scalability, and compliance.

Required Qualifications & Background

Educational background from IIT, NIT, BITS, or VIT.
Strong hands‑on and strategic experience in AI / ML / GenAI / Data Science.
Proven experience in AI consulting, solutioning, or enterprise AI deployments.
Prior exposure to presales, client‑facing roles, or revenue ownership.
Strong understanding of business fundamentals, including P&L, pricing, and unit economics.
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with or selling into global markets (NAM, EU, ANZ, EMEA, SEA).
Background in startups, high‑growth companies, or founder‑like roles.
Experience designing or delivering AI education, training, or upskilling programs.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Equity Structure

First 3 Months:
- Commission‑only model tied to AI consulting revenue and deal closures.
Post 3 Months (Performance‑Based Conversion):
- Fixed CTC
- ESOPs
- Founder‑level equity/shares in the company (linked to performance, impact, and long‑term commitment)

Why Join Orants AI

Founder‑level ownership with significant equity upside.
Opportunity to build and scale a global AI business from the ground up.
Direct impact on revenue, product, education, and organizational transformation.
Freedom to design, innovate, and lead without bureaucratic constraints.

This role is ideal for a builder, operator, and AI leader who wants to create real‑world impact while shaping the future of applied AI at scale.