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Founding leadership

CEO

Overall vision & execution control

C-Level Full-Time Remote / Any Permanent

Compensation

Not Disclosed

Engagement

Full-Time

Permanent role. Full-time commitment. Remote-first, with periodic in-person off-sites.

Scope of role

Build the function from zero. Set the strategy. Own the outcome.

01 — The role

Why this role exists at EduRankAI

Own the overall vision, strategy, and execution of EduRankAI. The CEO sets the direction for everything the company does, builds the team, and is ultimately responsible for outcomes.

02 — The work

What you will own

  • 01 Set and communicate EduRankAI's mission, vision, and long-term strategy
  • 02 Build and lead the executive leadership team
  • 03 Own fundraising, investor relations, and board management
  • 04 Make high-stakes decisions on product, people, and partnerships
  • 05 Represent EduRankAI externally to media, partners, and the public
  • 06 Foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and purpose

03 — The expertise

What we look for

Strategic LeadershipVision SettingTeam BuildingFundraisingCommunicationDecision MakingExecution

04 — The bar

Who thrives here

  • Proven entrepreneurial or executive leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of AI, EdTech, or technology sectors
  • Track record of building and scaling teams and organisations
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

05 — How we work

The EduRankAI environment

Remote-first, async-first

Work from anywhere. We optimise for deep work, not face time. Periodic in-person off-sites for the full-time team.

High autonomy, high standards

We hire adults and trust them. You will be expected to set your own goals, communicate clearly, and ship.

Builders, not bureaucrats

We optimise for clarity over process. Make the call, ship the work, write up what you learned.

Bharat-built, globally ambitious

We are an Indian frontier AI lab. We build for India first and the world second — in that order.

06 — Hiring process

What to expect after you apply

  1. 01

    Application review

    Every application is read personally within five business days. We respond either way.

  2. 02

    Take-home or live exercise

    Role-specific. Time-boxed. Real problems we are actually working on, not invented puzzles.

  3. 03

    Conversations

    Deep technical and values conversations with the team you would join. No trick questions. No panel ambushes.

  4. 04

    Offer or honest no

    If yes: digital offer letter, signed in-portal, transparent terms. If no: written feedback if you want it.

Ready to apply?

We read every application personally. If you are the right person for this role — regardless of pedigree, background, or where you are based — you will hear back from us within five business days.

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