Co-Founder

Job Description Company Description CereBro is an AI-powered cognitive wellness platform that integrates psychology,biometrics, and immersive design to create personalized experiences that promote calm andself-awareness. Leveraging Agentic AI and digital twins of expert therapists, it offersadaptive guidance through voice-based coaching, emotional journaling, and biofeedbackloops to help individuals naturally achieve self-regulation and co-regulation. CereBroenvisions a future where technology supports psychological balance, empowering individualsto transition from stress and disconnection to clarity, calm, and holistic wellness. Role Description Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid) Role Type: Full-time Co-Founder Company: CereBro The Agentic AI Mental Wellness Universe Key Responsibilities 1. Product Leadership & Vision Translate the strategic blueprint of MindAI + CereBro into a living product roadmap(MVP to V2). Own design + architecture of: o MindMetro UI, narrative zones (Fog, Echoes, Purpose) o Mood Mirror, Guided Journaling, and Breath Reset episodes (96-screenuniverse) o Digital Twin Therapist models, escalation paths, crisis engine o Functional stack: onboarding, assessments, gamification, mood tracking, AIcoach, emergency screens, therapist portals, HR dashboards Oversee end-to-end UX flows ensuring therapeutic safety, emotional resonance, andWCAG accessibility. 2. Technology & AI Ownership Design and validate AI strategy: o LLM-based conversational coaching o NLP-based sentiment analysis, tone detection, mood engines o Reinforcement/ML-based personalisation loops o Biometric integrations: HRV, GSR, EDA, gaze, typing metrics Oversee implementation of: o Scalable backend (Node.js/Python) o Cloud infra (AWS Mumbai), security, encryption (AES-256/TLS1.3) o Regulatory compliance (GDPR, PDP Bill, Telemedicine Guidelines) 3. Clinical & Psychological Integrity Work with licensed psychologists to ensure: o Accuracy of CBT, mindfulness, journaling workflows o Ethical escalation triggers (risk flags, PHQ-9, GAD-7 cut-offs) o Crisis-safe user pathways Translate clinical research into emotion-first design, narrative metaphors, and habitloops. 4. Business, Fundraising & GTM Own fundraising narrative, investor decks, and product demonstrations. Build monetisation models: o B2C subscriptions (399999/month) o B2B HR/Enterprise wellness tiers (3002000/employee/year) Spearhead acquisition strategies: o Campus activations, influencer-based mental health campaigns o Pharma/HR integrations, wellbeing partnerships 5. Team Building & Culture Creation Hire and lead product managers, psychologists, engineers, designers, and behaviouralscientists. Establish sprint rituals, documentation practices, product governance, and safetystandards. Shape the values, rituals, and culture of the company from scratch. 6. Operations, Compliance & Execution Drive product timelines through MVP Phase 1 Phase 5 roadmap. Manage cross-functional releases across engineering, UX, clinical, backend, and HRanalytics. Implement privacy, data residency, audit trails, and multi-layer encryption (as perNFRs). Target Remuneration (Founding Co-Founder Package) 1. Founder Equity (Base Allocation) Equity Range: 6% 12%, depending on: Role ownership (Product/Tech/Clinical/Business) Full-time commitment Capital contribution (if any) Contribution to GTM, fundraising, and IP creation Designed to ensure parity among founding partners while rewarding execution ownership. 2. Equity Vesting Structure Standard 4-year vesting schedule 1-year cliff, then monthly vesting (36 months) Additional Performance-Based Equity Pool (up to 1.5%) tied to: o Product milestones (MVP v1 v2) o User acquisition targets (100K 500K 1M) o Enterprise adoption (5 paid corporate accounts) o Successful fundraise (Seed/Pre-Series A) 3. Stock Option Pool (ESOP) You will be part of the Founders ESOP Pool, including: 0.5% 2% ESOP allocated additionally for: o Leadership roles built (Product, Psychology, AI, Engineering) o Team scaling contributions o Org culture, performance, and sprint system building ESOP Features: 4-year vesting with identical cliff Reloadable options based on performance milestones Exercise price fixed at incorporation NAV 4. Salary Structure (Pre- & Post-Fundraise) Before Fundraise (09 months) Up to 1,00,000/month (based on individual preference) Minimal founder draw to maintain runway Covers essential expenses (commute, workspace, etc.) After Seed Fundraise In 6 months Base Salary: 18L 28L per annum (1.5L 2.3L per month) Founder Leadership Allowance: 50,000 1,00,000 per month Access to: o ESOP booster o Annual bonus (up to 15% of salary) o Health & wellness coverage After Series A Leadership Comp Range: 36L 48L per annum Additional ESOP refresh Performance-linked incentives (0.25% pool) 5. Additional Founder Benefits Complete creative + strategic ownership Sponsored travel for conferences, clinical reviews, partnerships Wellness + therapy budget (aligned with company mission) Priority on internal liquidity events Right of first refusal (ROFR) + Founder Protective Provisions Ideal Candidate Profile Experience 615 years in product, AI, psychology-tech, gaming, health-tech, or behaviour design Experience in taking a product from 01scaling Strong understanding of: o AI/ML architectures o Behavioural science or mental health designs o Mobile app ecosystems, gamification, UX systems o Regulatory or clinical workflows (advantage) Skills Narrative + systems thinking AI/ML familiarity Psychological empathy + user-centric design Fundraising or investor communication Hiring, culture building, leadership Mindset Obsessed with mental health innovation Bias for action; thrive under ambiguity Founder DNA: resilient, creative, resourceful High emotional intelligence & design intuition Compensation Co-founder equity (meaningful % based on contribution) Competitive founding salary post-fundraise Performance-based ESOP + bonuses Why Join as Co-Founder Build India's most ambitious AI mental wellness universe. Create a global consumer+enterprise product with real emotional impact. Work at the intersection of AI, psychology, gamification, and biometrics. Shape the culture, product, and mission from Day 0. Own a meaningful stake in an exponentially scaling company. Qualifications Experience in Mental Health Apps like Calm, Rosebud, Wysa, etc. is mandatory Excellent skills in business development, including Sales and Marketing expertise Strong Analytical and Research skills to guide data-driven decisions and strategy Exceptional Communication skills to foster effective internal and externalcollaboration Experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, or strategic management is highly valued Passion for mental health and cognitive wellness innovation Prior experience with startups, product development, or AI-powered technology is a plus