EIR-Program | Thinkhat

Thinkhat Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program

Innovation EIR Program

Disruptive Ideas and Product Innovation
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Overview:
‍This EIR program focuses on entrepreneurs who excel at identifying groundbreaking ideas and transforming them into innovative products or services. These EIRs will be tasked with exploring new technologies, refining early-stage ideas, and contributing to the development of new business models that push the boundaries in healthcare, life sciences, and AI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and development (R&D) to explore disruptive technologies.
- Incubate and test new product ideas aligned with Thinkhat’s mission.
- Collaborate with portfolio teams to identify untapped market opportunities.
- Lead rapid prototyping, beta testing, and iteration processes.
Ideal Candidate:
Serial entrepreneurs with a track record of taking ideas from concept to market, especially in deep tech, AI, or healthcare.

Strategic Growth EIR Program

Overview:
‍This program is designed for experienced entrepreneurs skilled in scaling businesses from early stages to growth stages. EIRs in this program will focus on creating strategies for market expansion, customer acquisition, and revenue growth for Thinkhat’s portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop go-to-market strategies and market entry plans for new and existing products.
- Drive business development, customer engagement, and sales strategies.
- Work with leadership teams to identify partnership and collaboration opportunities.
- Mentor startups through Series A/B funding and beyond.
Ideal Candidate:
Entrepreneurs with experience scaling companies, driving strategic partnerships, and expanding into new markets.

Impact EIR Program

Overview:
‍This EIR program is for entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating solutions that address social challenges, particularly in healthcare accessibility, equity, and community impact. These EIRs will focus on developing products and services that have a measurable positive impact on underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop scalable solutions that address healthcare inequities.
- Partner with non-profits, governments, and community organizations to design impact- driven programs.
- Lead projects focused on sustainability, affordability, and accessibility in healthcare.
- Develop metrics for measuring social impact and ensure alignment with Thinkhat’s mission of creating healthier communities.
Ideal Candidate:
Social entrepreneurs with experience in public health, non-profit sectors, or ventures focused on healthcare equity.

Digital HLS EIR Program

Overview:
This EIR program is designed for entrepreneurs with deep expertise in the digital transformation of healthcare and life sciences (HLS), focusing on the convergence of AI, data science, and technology-driven solutions. These EIRs will lead efforts to develop and scale digital products that improve healthcare delivery, accelerate drug discovery, and enhance patient outcomes, while also advancing life sciences research through data-driven insights and innovations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of AI-powered solutions that bridge healthcare and life sciences, such as predictive analytics, digital diagnostics, and personalized medicine.
- Collaborate with Thinkhat’s technical teams to build digital platforms that support both clinical and research applications, driving innovations in genomics, diagnostics, and real-world evidence.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR), while maintaining a focus on ethical AI in healthcare and life sciences.
- Drive the integration of digital health and life sciences initiatives, facilitating seamless collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and technologists.
Ideal Candidate:
Entrepreneurs with a strong background in AI, healthcare technology, life sciences, or digital therapeutics, who have a passion for developing solutions that transform both healthcare delivery and life sciences research at their intersection.

Venture Builder EIR Program

Overview:
The Venture Builder EIR program is for entrepreneurs looking to co-create new startups under the Thinkhat umbrella. These EIRs will be embedded within Thinkhat’s venture studio, collaborating with existing teams to launch new ventures that align with Thinkhat’s strategic goals in healthcare, life sciences, and AI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Thinkhat’s venture studio to co-found and build new startups.
- Take ownership of venture creation, from ideation to company launch.
- Lead business planning, capital raising, and assembling founding teams.
- Provide long-term leadership and guidance to new ventures through their early stages.
Ideal Candidate:
Seasoned entrepreneurs with experience founding and scaling companies, ideally with a background in healthcare, AI, or life sciences venture building.

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