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AI 2030 is a pioneering initiative dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for the betterment of humanity while mitigating potential negative effects. The initiative focuses on responsible AI development, emphasizing governance, regulations, and the creation of industry-specific frameworks and best practices. Its core components include the AI 2030 Framework, AI 2030 Institute, Global Fellowship, Accelerator, and Fund—each designed to promote ethical AI usage and advancements.

AI 2030 actively engages a community of experts, industry leaders, and policymakers through global conferences and summits, such as the AI 2030 Summit series happening in cities like London, Silicon Valley, and New York. These events foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing, addressing critical issues like AI ethics, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

By creating a global network of fellows and fostering public-private partnerships, AI 2030 aims to shape the future direction of AI technologies, ensuring that they serve as a positive force in society while embracing diverse perspectives. Join AI 2030 and be part of driving responsible AI for a better world.

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AI 2030 is a global nonprofit organization focused on mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. The organization's mission is to harness the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimizing its potential risks through Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good initiatives. AI 2030 is known globally for its programming at the intersection of trustworthy AI and enterprise adoption, its partnerships with major technology platforms, financial institutions, and civic organizations, and its annual convenings that have elevated the visibility of global leaders in the AI field.

Position Overview
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This is a fractional senior leadership engagement for an experienced executive with deep fluency in the AI ecosystem and a demonstrated record of leading mission-driven organizations, managing high-level stakeholder relationships, and scaling organizations through strategic growth, partnerships, fundraising, and program development.

The Fractional Executive Director will serve as the operational, strategic, and reputational steward of AI 2030 during a critical period of expansion. This is not a caretaker role. It requires strategic judgment, public-facing credibility in the AI community, and the ability to manage a complex network of partners, advisors, programs, sponsors, members, and community relationships.

A core priority of this role is to help AI 2030 reach its next level of financial sustainability, global engagement, and measurable impact. The Executive Director will be expected to identify and activate new revenue opportunities through strategic fundraising, corporate sponsorships, institutional partnerships, membership growth, executive education, conferences, and mission-aligned programs.

The ideal candidate will bring both vision and execution: the ability to represent AI 2030 externally with credibility while also building the systems, relationships, and revenue engine needed to scale the organization. This leader will help move AI 2030 from a high-potential global platform to a financially sustainable, widely recognized, and deeply impactful institution advancing Responsible AI worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
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**Strategic Leadership**

*   Lead and execute AI 2030's global vision, strategy, and growth plan.
*   Expand AI 2030's influence across industry, government, academia, and civil society.
*   Identify emerging opportunities in Responsible AI, AI governance, workforce development, and AI innovation.

**Fundraising & Revenue Growth**

*   Drive financial growth through sponsorships, fundraising, partnerships, memberships, executive education, conferences, and other mission-aligned revenue streams.
*   Build and manage relationships with senior leaders across corporations, foundations, government, academia, investors, startups, and civil society.
*   Ensure financial sustainability and long-term growth.

**Partnership & Ecosystem Development**

*   Develop strategic partnerships with leading organizations worldwide.
*   Engage senior executives, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
*   Expand AI 2030's global network and community.

**Program & Event Leadership**

*   Oversee key programs and initiatives to ensure strong execution, measurable outcomes, and mission alignment.

**Organizational Leadership**

*   Build the systems, operating rhythm, and revenue model needed to support sustainable growth.
*   Lead staff, contractors, volunteers, advisors, and strategic partners.
*   Build scalable processes, governance, and operational excellence.
*   Report directly to the CEO

Qualifications
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*   10 or more years of senior leadership experience, including experience as an executive director, CEO, president, or equivalent role in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or ecosystem organization.
*   Deep fluency in the AI landscape — including responsible AI, AI governance, enterprise AI adoption, and the global AI policy environment. You are known and respected in the AI community, not new to it.
*   Demonstrated commitment to AI 2030 mission in mainstreaming responsible AI by 2030. You understand why this mission matters and you bring your own credibility to it.
*   Strong relationships with corporate executives, foundations, government agencies, investors, philanthropists, and ecosystem partners capable of supporting organizational growth.
*   Experience developing and executing fundraising and revenue growth strategies that have resulted in measurable year-over-year organizational growth.
*   Has personally generated or influenced $5 million+ in sponsorships, partnerships, grants, memberships, or program revenue during the past three years.
*   Has managed an annual operating budget of $1 million+.
*   Has led an organization, business unit, nonprofit, institute, association, accelerator, or innovation ecosystem through a significant growth phase.
*   Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
*   Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and results.
*   Demonstrated ability to align and execute mission, programs, partnerships, and revenue opportunities to achieve both financial sustainability and organizational impact.

Success Metrics
---------------

*   Growth in revenue, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
*   Expansion of membership and community engagement.
*   Increased visibility and influence of AI 2030 globally.
*   Successful delivery of programs, events, and educational initiatives.
*   Measurable advancement of AI 2030's mission and impact.

Location & Compensation
-----------------------

*   Flexible location (Chicago preferred).
*   Independent contractor or consulting arrangement. 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility around major program and event moments.
*   6 months, renewable: Initial 6-month term with option to extend or evolve into a longer-term or full-time arrangement based on organizational growth and mutual fit.
*   Monthly retainer based on experience and fundraising capability.

Global AI & Cloud Transformation Executive | Former AWS Global Head of Innovation & GTM | Chief Responsible AI Officer | Driving Digital Transformation & Revenue Growth across Public Sector & Financial Services

AI 2030

Chief Responsible AI Officer &. Executive Director

AI 2030 Executive Director (Fractional)

AI Governance

Strategic Partnerships

Chief Executive Officer

Chief AI Officer

Director of Partnerships

AI 2030 is a global initiative aiming to harness the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimizing its potential negative impact. Focused on Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good, we aim to bridge awareness, talent, and resource gaps, enabling responsible AI adoption across public and private sectors.

About AI 2030

AI 2030 is a global nonprofit organization focused on mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Our mission is to harness the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimizing its potential risks through Responsible AI, AI for All, and AI for Good initiatives.

The organization is known globally for its programming at the intersection of trustworthy AI and enterprise adoption, its partnerships with major technology platforms, financial institutions, and civic organizations, and its annual convenings that have elevated the visibility of global leaders in the AI field.

AI 2030 is seeking a Fractional Executive Director to steward organizational continuity, sustain momentum across active programs and partnerships, and position the organization for its next phase of growth and impact.

Position Overview

This is a fractional senior leadership engagement for an experienced executive with deep fluency in the AI ecosystem and a demonstrated record of leading mission-driven organizations, managing high-level stakeholder relationships, and scaling organizations through strategic growth, partnerships, fundraising, and program development.

The Fractional Executive Director will serve as the operational, strategic, and reputational steward of AI 2030 during a critical period of expansion. This is not a caretaker role. It requires strategic judgment, public-facing credibility in the AI community, and the ability to manage a complex network of partners, advisors, programs, sponsors, members, and community relationships.

A core priority of this role is to help AI 2030 reach its next level of financial sustainability, global engagement, and measurable impact. The Executive Director will be expected to identify and activate new revenue opportunities through strategic fundraising, corporate sponsorships, institutional partnerships, membership growth, executive education, conferences, and mission-aligned programs.

The ideal candidate will bring both vision and execution: the ability to represent AI 2030 externally with credibility while also building the systems, relationships, and revenue engine needed to scale the organization. This leader will help move AI 2030 from a high-potential global platform to a financially sustainable, widely recognized, and deeply impactful institution advancing Responsible AI worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

**Strategic Leadership**

- Lead and execute AI 2030's global vision, strategy, and growth plan.
- Expand AI 2030's influence across industry, government, academia, and civil society.
- Identify emerging opportunities in Responsible AI, AI governance, workforce development, and AI innovation.

**Fundraising & Revenue Growth**

- Drive financial growth through sponsorships, fundraising, partnerships, memberships, executive education, conferences, and other mission-aligned revenue streams.
- Build and manage relationships with senior leaders across corporations, foundations, government, academia, investors, startups, and civil society.
- Ensure financial sustainability and long-term growth.

**Partnership & Ecosystem Development**

- Develop strategic partnerships with leading organizations worldwide.
- Engage senior executives, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
- Expand AI 2030's global network and community.

**Program & Event Leadership**

- Oversee key programs and initiatives to ensure strong execution, measurable outcomes, and mission alignment.

**Organizational Leadership**

- Build the systems, operating rhythm, and revenue model needed to support sustainable growth.
- Lead staff, contractors, volunteers, advisors, and strategic partners.
- Build scalable processes, governance, and operational excellence.
- Report directly to the CEO

Qualifications

- 10 or more years of senior leadership experience, including experience as an executive director, CEO, president, or equivalent role in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or ecosystem organization.
- Deep fluency in the AI landscape — including responsible AI, AI governance, enterprise AI adoption, and the global AI policy environment. You are known and respected in the AI community, not new to it.
- Demonstrated commitment to AI 2030 mission in mainstreaming responsible AI by 2030. You understand why this mission matters and you bring your own credibility to it.
- Strong relationships with corporate executives, foundations, government agencies, investors, philanthropists, and ecosystem partners capable of supporting organizational growth.
- Experience developing and executing fundraising and revenue growth strategies that have resulted in measurable year-over-year organizational growth.
- Has personally generated or influenced $5 million+ in sponsorships, partnerships, grants, memberships, or program revenue during the past three years.
- Has managed an annual operating budget of $1 million+.
- Has led an organization, business unit, nonprofit, institute, association, accelerator, or innovation ecosystem through a significant growth phase.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and results.
- Demonstrated ability to align and execute mission, programs, partnerships, and revenue opportunities to achieve both financial sustainability and organizational impact.

Success Metrics

- Growth in revenue, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
- Expansion of membership and community engagement.
- Increased visibility and influence of AI 2030 globally.
- Successful delivery of programs, events, and educational initiatives.
- Measurable advancement of AI 2030's mission and impact.

Location & Compensation

- Flexible location (Chicago preferred).
- Independent contractor or consulting arrangement. 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility around major program and event moments.
- 6 months, renewable: Initial 6-month term with option to extend or evolve into a longer-term or full-time arrangement based on organizational growth and mutual fit.
- Monthly retainer
  based on experience and fundraising capability.

To Apply

Please submit:

- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your vision for AI 2030
- Examples of relevant leadership, fundraising, partnership, or ecosystem-building achievements
- Join us in building a future where AI benefits all—from Chicago to the world.

United States

This is a fractional senior leadership role for an experienced executive with expertise in the AI ecosystem. The role involves strategic leadership, fundraising, partnership development, and organizational growth for AI 2030, a nonprofit focused on Responsible AI. The position is remote, with a preference for Chicago, and requires 10-20 hours per week on a 6-month renewable contract.

Fractional Executive Director

Operations

AI 2030 is a global nonprofit initiative dedicated to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through programs, events, research, training, and startup ecosystem building, AI 2030 brings together leaders from industry, government, academia, investment, and civil society to advance AI that is responsible, inclusive, and beneficial to humanity.

The AI 2030 Accelerator supports high-potential AI startups building responsible, scalable, and market-ready solutions across sectors such as enterprise AI, financial services, healthcare, public sector, climate, education, infrastructure, security, and social impact.

AI 2030 is an AWS Activate Provider, Google for Startups Incubator Partner, and NVIDIA VC Alliance Member, enabling us to bring valuable hyperscaler, cloud, AI infrastructure, mentor, investor, and ecosystem benefits to participating startups.

Role Overview
-------------

AI 2030 is seeking a Fractional Director to lead and scale the AI 2030 Accelerator. This person will be responsible for designing and running accelerator programs, recruiting high-quality startups, engaging mentors and investors, supporting founder growth, and connecting startups with AI 2030's global ecosystem.

This role requires someone who has directly operated an early-stage venture fund, venture studio, incubator, or accelerator program.

Key Responsibilities
--------------------

*   Design and manage the AI 2030 Accelerator program structure, timeline, curriculum, and founder experience.
*   Recruit and select high-potential AI startups for accelerator cohorts.
*   Engage mentors, investors, corporate partners, and hyperscaler partners.
*   Help startups access benefits through AI 2030's AWS Activate, Google for Startups, and NVIDIA VC Alliance relationships.
*   Support founders on fundraising, go-to-market, enterprise sales, responsible AI, product strategy, and partnerships.
*   Organize founder workshops, mentor sessions, investor office hours, pitch practices, and demo days.
*   Build relationships with VCs, angels, universities, startup communities, corporate innovation teams, and ecosystem partners.
*   Track startup progress, program outcomes, mentor engagement, investor introductions, pilots, funding, and partnerships.
*   Work with AI 2030 leadership to grow the Accelerator into a leading platform for responsible AI startups.

Required Qualifications
-----------------------

*   Direct experience running an early-stage VC fund, venture studio, incubator, or accelerator program.
*   Strong understanding of early-stage startups, fundraising, product-market fit, go-to-market, and founder support.
*   Experience recruiting startups, mentors, investors, and strategic partners.
*   Strong network across startups, venture capital, AI, enterprise technology, or innovation ecosystems.
*   Excellent program management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
*   Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications
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*   Experience supporting AI, SaaS, enterprise software, deep tech, fintech, healthcare, climate tech, or public sector startups.
*   Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, or hyperscaler startup programs.
*   Experience organizing demo days, investor showcases, pitch competitions, or founder programs.
*   Understanding of Responsible AI, AI governance, AI risk, or AI adoption in regulated industries.

Ideal Candidate
---------------

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accelerator operator and startup ecosystem builder who can bring structure, credibility, and execution discipline to the AI 2030 Accelerator. They should know how to attract strong founders, activate mentors and investors, support early-stage startup growth, and turn ecosystem partnerships into real value for startups.

Fractional Director, AI 2030 Accelerator

Director of Program Operations

Head of Incubation

Venture Partner

About AI 2030 Accelerator

AI 2030 is a global nonprofit initiative dedicated to mainstreaming Responsible AI by 2030. Through programs, events, research, training, and startup ecosystem building, AI 2030 brings together leaders from industry, government, academia, investment, and civil society to advance AI that is responsible, inclusive, and beneficial to humanity.

The AI 2030 Accelerator supports high-potential AI startups building responsible, scalable, and market-ready solutions across sectors such as enterprise AI, financial services, healthcare, public sector, climate, education, infrastructure, security, and social impact.

AI 2030 is an AWS Activate Provider, Google for Startups Incubator Partner, and NVIDIA VC Alliance Member, enabling us to bring valuable hyperscaler, cloud, AI infrastructure, mentor, investor, and ecosystem benefits to participating startups.

Role Overview

AI 2030 is seeking a Fractional Director to lead and scale the AI 2030 Accelerator. This person will be responsible for designing and running accelerator programs, recruiting high-quality startups, engaging mentors and investors, supporting founder growth, and connecting startups with AI 2030’s global ecosystem.

This role requires someone who has directly operated an early-stage venture fund, venture studio, incubator, or accelerator program.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and manage the AI 2030 Accelerator program structure, timeline, curriculum, and founder experience.
- Recruit and select high-potential AI startups for accelerator cohorts.
- Engage mentors, investors, corporate partners, and hyperscaler partners.
- Help startups access benefits through AI 2030’s AWS Activate, Google for Startups, and NVIDIA VC Alliance relationships.
- Support founders on fundraising, go-to-market, enterprise sales, responsible AI, product strategy, and partnerships.
- Organize founder workshops, mentor sessions, investor office hours, pitch practices, and demo days.
- Build relationships with VCs, angels, universities, startup communities, corporate innovation teams, and ecosystem partners.
- Track startup progress, program outcomes, mentor engagement, investor introductions, pilots, funding, and partnerships.
- Work with AI 2030 leadership to grow the Accelerator into a leading platform for responsible AI startups.

Required Qualifications

- Direct experience running an
  **early-stage VC fund, venture studio, incubator, or accelerator program**
  .
- Strong understanding of early-stage startups, fundraising, product-market fit, go-to-market, and founder support.
- Experience recruiting startups, mentors, investors, and strategic partners.
- Strong network across startups, venture capital, AI, enterprise technology, or innovation ecosystems.
- Excellent program management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting AI, SaaS, enterprise software, deep tech, fintech, healthcare, climate tech, or public sector startups.
- Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, or hyperscaler startup programs.
- Experience organizing demo days, investor showcases, pitch competitions, or founder programs.
- Understanding of Responsible AI, AI governance, AI risk, or AI adoption in regulated industries.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accelerator operator and startup ecosystem builder who can bring structure, credibility, and execution discipline to the AI 2030 Accelerator. They should know how to attract strong founders, activate mentors and investors, support early-stage startup growth, and turn ecosystem partnerships into real value for startups.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, LinkedIn profile, and a short statement describing their experience supporting startups and why they are interested in helping build the AI 2030 Accelerator.

Chicago

AI 2030 is seeking a Fractional Director to lead and scale the AI 2030 Accelerator, responsible for designing programs, recruiting startups, and engaging mentors and investors.

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