Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) is a selective program for proven founders and senior business experts to lead a spinout company from Georgia Tech. At this deepest level of engagement with Quadrant-i, you will be making a significant commitment in evaluating and assisting Georgia Tech researchers to take their innovation to market.

In this critical role, you will:

· Evaluate university IP and research

· Shape go-to-market and financing plans

· Drive startup formation

· Mentor teams to achieve fundable milestones

If your research team creates a startup, you could have the opportunity to serve in a senior leadership position at the spinoff, earning equity and/or compensation. Quadrant-i Principals will help determine next steps for your involvement in a venture-backed startup.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

EIRs will partner with Quadrant-i Principals to select promising projects and teams that have already demonstrated commitment through participation in Georgia Tech commercialization programs (I-Corps, Startup Launch, GRA, Biolocity etc.). Ideal projects will be approaching MVP development within six to 12 months or have clear FDA regulatory paths for biotech and medtech innovations. After signing Georgia Tech's NDA, you will meet with research teams to discuss promising innovations and select up to two projects for deeper investigation.

EIR qualifications include:

· Deep market knowledge

· Direct startup operations and fundraising experience

· Financial independence (retired, currently employed, or post-exit)

· Willingness to commit five to 10+ hours weekly without compensation (travel expenses reimbursed)

SELECTION PROCESS

We are looking for applicants with meaningful early-stage leadership as a founder or senior executive and a record of raising venture financing, building strategic partnerships, and launching new technology-based products and services to the first customers.

EIRs will be chosen based on their experience and fit with the innovation, including knowledge of relevant supply chains and business models. EIR qualifications include:

· Deep market knowledge

· Direct startup operations and fundraising experience

· Financial independence (retired, currently employed, or post-exit)

· Willingness to commit five to 10+ hours weekly without compensation (travel expenses reimbursed)

Ideal candidates will have led boot-strapped, angel, or venture-backed startups from

pre-seed through Series A and exit, served as a founder, CEO, CBO, or CFO, and can engage investors and industry partners at a senior level. This program is not an entry point for students or first-time entrepreneurs; only applicants with a documented track record of startup leadership and fundraising will be considered.

KEY DELIVERABLES

1. Market Assessment (First 60 days): Conduct customer discovery to identify 1-3 target market segments for MVP development

2. Value Proposition (Next 30-60 days): Perform customer validation discussions to establish a quantifiable value proposition

3. MVP Development: Guide teams to grant and seed investor resources, partnerships, and early-adopter pilots while serving as project manager

4. Company Formation: Facilitate co-founder agreements and cap table formation between EIRs and technical innovators

5. Customer Engagement: Secure first pilots, NRE, and other customer engagements with appropriate agreements

6. Funding: Develop financial models and business plans leading to first funding event (SAFE, pre-seed, or seed)

 

For more information on EIRs, please apply here: Engagement Application Page