Volunteer Position at Early-Stage Startup
Opendatabay (opendatabay.com)
Position Title: Volunteer Team Member
Location: Remote
Commitment: Part-time, a few hours per day/week
Industry: AI-powered Data Marketplace
Priority Roles: Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Development, Data Science, Design
About Opendatabay:
Opendatabay is an innovative, AI-powered data marketplace that makes data discovery and access as easy as shopping on Amazon. Our platform leverages semantic search, knowledge graphs, and AI to understand the context and intent behind data search queries, providing accurate and relevant results tailored to users’ needs. We are backed by top-tier companies like Google for AI, IBM, OKTA, HubSpot and Microsoft, and we are in the early stages of transforming how data is discovered and utilized.
Why Join Us?
By joining Opendatabay as a volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge startup at its formative stage. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside a passionate team of experts, and contribute to developing and growing a product with the potential to revolutionize the data marketplace industry. This is a rare chance to make a significant impact, enhance your skills, and build your portfolio or network in the AI and data sectors.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for 13th member who is a motivated and enthusiastic individual and is passionate about innovation, AI, and data monetisation.
If you have experience or strong interest in any of the following areas, we would love to hear from you:
• Sales: Help us connect with potential data buyers and sellers, build relationships, and drive revenue growth. In return, you’ll receive a percentage of the sales you help generate, directly rewarding your efforts.
• Marketing: Assist in developing and executing marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and generate leads. We offer a sandbox environment for you to experiment, test your hypotheses, and grow your portfolio, providing the freedom to flourish as you wish.
• Business Development: Attend events, identify partnership opportunities, negotiate agreements, and help expand our market presence. This role not only helps us grow but also allows you to expand your professional network and sharpen your skills in the process.
• Fundraising and Investor Relations: Develop and maintain relationships with potential investors, VCs, and other funding sources. You’ll be instrumental in helping us secure the financial resources needed to grow. In return, you’ll gain experience in fundraising, and venture capital engagement, and get your cut from successful funding rounds you help close.
• Development: Contribute to the technical aspects of our platform, including coding, testing, and deploying new features. You’ll have the chance to fill your GitHub profile with green ticks from daily contributions and receive bespoke recommendations from our tech lead, which will be valuable when applying for your next gig.
• Data Science: Apply your analytical skills to improve our AI algorithms, optimize data products, expand dataset offering and enhance user experience. We provide an opportunity to practice and showcase your expertise, helping you build a reputation as a skilled data scientist.
What You’ll Do:
• Collaborate with the founding team on strategic initiatives.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss progress and brainstorm new ideas.
• Engage in hands-on tasks relevant to your area of expertise, contributing to the overall success of the startup.
• Take ownership of specific projects, working independently or with team members to achieve goals.
• Provide input and feedback on product development and business strategy.
• Grow within the position and become a full-time employee or company shareholder.
What You’ll Gain:
• Experience: Immerse yourself in a dynamic startup environment, where you’ll learn the ins and outs of building a business from the ground up.
• Networking: Build valuable connections with industry professionals and potential mentors from leading companies and institutions.
• Impact: Play a crucial role in a project that aims to revolutionize the future of data marketplaces.
• Career Growth: Gain the opportunity to transition into a paid role as our first hire after an initial volunteer period, putting you at the forefront of our growing team.
• Bragging Rights: Be part of an innovative startup from its earliest days and have the accomplishment of helping build something truly groundbreaking on your resume.
How to Apply:
Only apply if you are serious about our mission and committed to joining us on volunteer terms.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to join Opendatabay and contribute to our mission, please send your resume (CV) and a brief statement of interest to info@opendatabay.com .
Be sure to mention which role you are most interested in and why you would be a great fit.
Join us at Opendatabay and help shape the future of data!
