Brain Co. is an Applied AI startup founded by Elad Gil and Jared Kushner, and backed by many of Silicon Valley’s leading builders — including Patrick Collison (CEO of Stripe), Andrej Karpathy (Cofounder of OpenAI), Mike Krieger (CPO of Anthropic), Kevin Weil (CPO of OpenAI), and Aravind Srinivas (CEO of Perplexity).
We are building an AI platform and applications for the world’s most important institutions - delivering impact on real-world problems.
Our progress so far
Automated construction permitting for a sovereign government → 80% faster, unlocking $375M+ in value
Optimized supply chains for a leading global energy company → 30% lower cost, 99% reliability, preventing $100M+ in losses
Streamlined hospital patient care across national health systems → 40% better outcomes, 80% less admin work
Raised a $30M Series A from top investors
Built a team of 40+ AI experts from Tesla, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Databricks
At Brain Co., your work will be deployed in the real world, not stuck in research. We move fast, with more demand than we can serve, and are looking for exceptional people to take ownership from day one.
About the RoleWe’re seeking an AI Due Diligence Principal to lead engagements with private equity sponsors and investors — evaluating assets through the lens of AI-driven opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of advanced AI technology, investment strategy, and value creation.
You will lead diligence processes end-to-end, serve as a trusted advisor to investors, and partner closely with Brain Co.’s engineering and product teams to deliver actionable recommendations and high-impact AI solutions for sponsor-backed companies. This role is designed for an operator who combines deep strategic experience with technical literacy, commercial instinct, and the ability to drive results in high-stakes environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead AI Diligence: Evaluate target companies’ AI strategies, data infrastructure, and technical maturity. Identify opportunities, risks, and areas for value creation, distilling findings into clear, business-oriented insights.
Sponsor & Client Management: Serve as the primary partner for private equity and corporate sponsors. Build long-term trust, align on scope, deliver findings with conviction, and ensure client satisfaction.
Bridge Strategy & Technology: Translate complex AI/ML capabilities into actionable recommendations for investment committees, portfolio executives, and Brain Co. stakeholders.
Deliver Value Creation Plans: Work with engineering and product leaders to scope, prioritize, and implement AI solutions within sponsor-backed assets — ensuring commercial outcomes and technical feasibility.
Drive Execution: Own diligence engagements from scoping through delivery, ensuring excellence in both strategic analysis and operational outcomes.
Experience
12–15+ years of professional experience.
Background in top-tier consulting PE groups (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) and/or direct private equity investing.
Startup operating experience required; demonstrated ability to execute and scale in high-growth environments.
Proven track record of leading complex diligence processes with material investment and operational outcomes.
Skills & Attributes
Strong technical literacy in AI/ML, with the ability to evaluate data pipelines, model strategies, and infrastructure at a high level.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to turn complex analyses into clear insights.
Executive-level communication; proven ability to influence senior sponsors, investors, and portfolio executives.
Low-ego, hands-on operator who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Commercial instinct and ownership mindset — capable of connecting AI opportunities directly to value creation.
Must be in SF or willing to relocate (hybrid 3 days/week in office)
Shape how AI drives investment decisions across industries, working directly with leading sponsors and portfolio executives.
Be part of an applied AI company tackling some of the world’s most consequential challenges.
Collaborate with industry veterans and world-class investors.
Earn competitive compensation + meaningful equity.
Thrive in a culture built on speed, curiosity, and impact.
If you want to sit at the frontier of AI and private equity — and deliver tangible results at global scale — Brain Co. is the place to build.
