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Job Overview
Location
Remote US
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other Engineering
Date Posted
April 22, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • This is a founder opportunity to build a virtual PLC platform that modernizes how engineers write and deploy programmable logic controller code in manufacturing, addressing critical inefficiencies in current workflows that cause costly downtime.
- • Day to day, the founder will lead product development, define the technical vision for AI-native PLC tooling, engage with manufacturing experts to validate use cases, and drive go-to-market strategy to achieve early traction and fundraising milestones.
- • Forum Ventures LP is a venture studio that co-creates B2B SaaS companies from 0 to 1, providing capital, operational support, investor access, and a proven playbook to increase founder success rates beyond traditional startups.
- • The founder will gain end-to-end experience in building a deep-tech industrial software company, from problem validation and MVP development to scaling toward $50-100K ARR and securing seed and Series A funding with Forum’s guidance.
🎯 Requirements
- • Early-stage operator experience with expertise in industrial automation, PLCs, or manufacturing software workflows
- • Ability to attract, hire, and lead world-class technical and domain-expert teams
- • Demonstrated passion for using technology to solve high-stakes, regulated industrial problems
- • Desire to be a venture-backed founder based in Canada or the US, capable of collaborating in North American time zones
🏖️ Benefits
- • $250K USD initial investment from Forum Ventures
- • End-to-end fundraising playbook and access to investor networks for seed and Series A rounds
- • Validation partner with proven playbooks to unlock ideal customer profile and ignite sales pipeline
- • $100K worth of business perks and support from Forum’s experienced operating team across product, growth, recruitment, legal, and more
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About Forum Ventures LP
Forum Ventures LP is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B SaaS startups. Founded in 2018, it operates accelerator programs, seed funds, and growth services across North America, investing $100K to $2M in pre-seed and seed rounds. The firm offers portfolio companies mentorship, go-to-market support, and a community of SaaS founders and operators. Core sectors include vertical SaaS, fintech infrastructure, and AI-driven workflow software.
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