Dec 11, 2024 - soonami.io GmbH is hiring a remote Entrepreneur in Residence. 📍Location: Germany.

Who is this position ideally for?

Tech founders looking for funding - web3 or AI or Gaming space
Business founders looking for funding - web3 or AI or gaming space
Developers looking to upskill or network globally and gain CTO experience
Developers looking to startup (while continuing their 9-5 job)

soonami is looking for founders interested in Web3 or AI or gaming technologies, for early-stage projects. The vetting process for this position is 12-15 weeks. After the 12-15 program you will be taken to the Investment Committee stage and if you clear, you get $125k as funding from the soonami ecosystem to launch your startup

A project that we have funded in the past?

AuditOne has successfully moved out of the soonami ecosystem and raises 800k Euro recently.

Is this a paid position?

For a bit, yes - then you have to raise funding (which we will facilitate)
After an initial vetting process (which lasts 10 days), if you’re chosen for the program, you have to enrol with us as a team of two co-founders (not more members, not less) and go through a 12-week program
During the above three months, you will be paid a stipend.
$1k/ month/member (for a three month period: Oct - Dec - During this period you can continue with your existing job/other assignments
After three months, if you’ve shown progress depending on feedback given to you, you will be taken to the Investment Committee
If the committee approves, you’re granted $125k from the soonami ecosystem. At this stage you need to give your startup full-time commitment.

Tasks

After your join Application gets accepted and you proceed to the next step, you'll have to apply for the soonami Venturethon, which is a second process to vet candidates
Fill out your form on app[.]foundance[.]org/events/soonami-cohort-5
The above is necessary for shortlisting
It's a 12-15 week process
You're supposed to have an idea in the web3 or Gaming space and build part of the MVP/basic framework in a 10-day sprint, then improve the product in 8-10 weeks depending on the feedback you receive from us

Requirements

Expertise in any of the below.

Web3

Blockchain Development
Decentralized Application (DApp) Development
Smart Contract Development
Web Development Skills
Understanding of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Gaming
AI

Benefits

A great platform where your startup finds boost
You will get a monthly stipend of $1K/ month/member for a team of two people for three months.
A certificate of completion of the EIR program
Funding potential available of upto $125k for those who stick around for the 8-15 weeks EIR program and ace the IC (Investment Committee)

Your Team

If you have an existing co-founder/team, they can continue to work with you
You can also look for a co-founder from the soonami community. We can assist with this process

Ventures we have funded

AuditOne
unbounded.dao
Foundance
Rethink Finance

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