Mentor (Climate & Sustainability)

TL;DR

Mentor (Climate & Sustainability): Providing strategic guidance to early-stage AI startups in the climate and sustainability sectors with an accent on commercialization, market positioning, and enterprise adoption. Focus on helping founders navigate complex regulatory environments, refine fundraising strategies, and build scalable, impact-driven businesses.

Location: Fully remote

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native venture fund and platform that partners with founders to build and scale category-defining AI companies.

What you will do

• Advise founders on product strategy, business models, and go-to-market execution.
• Facilitate introductions to potential customers, pilot partners, and institutional investors.
• Provide feedback on sustainability metrics, environmental impact claims, and regulatory compliance.
• Challenge founder assumptions to prioritize high-value commercial and environmental opportunities.
• Participate in office hours, workshops, and community events within the AI Nexus NYC ecosystem.
• Support fundraising efforts by reviewing pitch materials and preparing startups for investor diligence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a founder, executive, investor, operator, or subject-matter expert in climate or sustainability.
• Deep understanding of climate technology, decarbonization, or environmental policy.
• Ability to provide candid, constructive, and practical feedback to early-stage founders.
• Curiosity about the application of AI to solve complex environmental and economic challenges.
• Commitment to helping startups achieve measurable impact and financial sustainability.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of AI-enabled climate solutions.
• Access to a high-level network of investors, researchers, and industry leaders.
• Flexible, part-time engagement structure.
• Participation in a vibrant innovation ecosystem in New York and beyond.