Application Guide

How to Apply for Co-Founder & CEO

at Deep Science Ventures

🏢 About Deep Science Ventures

Deep Science Ventures is a venture studio that co-founds science-driven companies to restore ecosystems and reverse global heating. This particular spinout is an AI-powered drug discovery platform already validated on multiple use cases with published research, offering a rare chance to lead a de-risked biotech startup from inception. You'll work alongside technical co-founders and have meaningful equity in a company poised to transform therapeutics.

About This Role

As Co-Founder & CEO, you will own the commercial strategy, fundraising, and overall company-building for this AI drug discovery spinout. You'll shape positioning with technical co-founders, lead seed and Series A rounds, and build a commercial engine through pharma/biotech partnerships and pilots. This is a hands-on founder role where you'll hire leadership, manage board relations, secure grants, and drive day-to-day operations.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a fundraising call with a potential investor, followed by a strategy session with your technical co-founders to refine the product roadmap. In the afternoon, you could be pitching a pharma partner for a pilot, interviewing a VP of Business Development, and reviewing grant applications. Expect a mix of high-level strategy, external relationship-building, and hands-on operational tasks.

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🎯 Who Deep Science Ventures Is Looking For

  • World-class expertise in AI, ML, therapeutics, or a related field, with a deep understanding of drug discovery workflows.
  • Proven track record of leading fundraising rounds (seed/Series A) or a strong investor network in biotech and deep tech.
  • Experience building commercial partnerships, pilots, or paying customers in pharma or biotech sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit and lead a high-performing team, manage boards, and navigate academic/industry collaborations.

📝 Tips for Applying to Deep Science Ventures

1

Highlight any direct experience in AI-driven drug discovery or computational therapeutics, even if from a research or product role.

2

Quantify your fundraising achievements: amount raised, round stages, and investor types (e.g., 'led $5M seed from top-tier biotech VCs').

3

Showcase commercial wins with pharma/biotech partners: name specific companies, deal sizes, or pilot outcomes.

4

Explain why you're excited about Deep Science Ventures' mission to reverse global heating and how this spinout fits that vision.

5

Demonstrate founder mentality by describing times you built something from scratch, hired key leaders, or secured grants/academic partnerships.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your unique blend of technical depth (AI/ML/therapeutics) and commercial execution in biotech.', 'A concrete example of leading a fundraising round or leveraging your investor network to secure capital.', 'Evidence of building partnerships or pilots with pharma/biotech companies that generated revenue or validation.', "Your vision for scaling this AI drug discovery platform and how you'd position it in the market."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Deep Science Ventures' venture studio model and their focus on Earth's future, including any portfolio companies in biotech.
  • → Research the specific AI drug discovery platform: published research, validation use cases, and technical differentiators.
  • → Identify key pharma/biotech companies that could be early partners or customers, and understand their pain points in drug discovery.
  • → Look into recent funding trends in AI-driven drug discovery and comparable startups to benchmark valuation and investor interest.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you commercialize an AI drug discovery platform and secure the first paying pharma customers?
2 Walk us through your approach to fundraising for a seed and Series A round in the current biotech market.
3 Describe a time you hired a leadership team and managed board relations in a startup environment.
4 What metrics or milestones would you prioritize in the first 12 months to validate the business model?
5 How do you see AI/ML transforming drug discovery, and where does this platform fit in the competitive landscape?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical AI/ML skills without demonstrating commercial or fundraising experience.
  • Applying with a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Deep Science Ventures or the specific spinout.
  • Underestimating the founder aspect: failing to show initiative, resilience, or ability to wear multiple hats in a startup.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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