# Ex Founder at Zania

- Company: Zania
- What the company does: Deploy AI compliance agents for controls testing, risk assessments, policy management, and audits with evidence-backed accuracy. Backed by NEA.
- Company website: https://zania.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-30
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zania/f2215dfc-51b2-4216-b29d-2c3bf3e688a9
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/zania-ex-founder/

## About the role

This isn’t a traditional corporate role. It’s a creative and operational challenge built for a battle-tested entrepreneur.

## What they're looking for

- Experience as a Founder, Co-Founder, or early executive at a venture-backed or bootstrapped startup
- Track record of scaling revenue, operations, or product initiatives from zero to tangible traction
- Deep understanding of B2B/Enterprise SaaS growth dynamics and venture capital operations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—you must be able to credibly interact with CISOs, Fortune 500 executives, and Tier 1 investors
- Financial and analytical fluency to model growth scenarios, build forecasts, and structure strategic bets

Tags: Go-To-Market