Founder in Residence (Open Application - Climate Deep Tech)

<h2 id="block-d5d3167f8a6246fbac59734eb930daeb" class="notion-heading"><span class="notion-semantic-string">About Marble</span></h2> <div id="block-c337a9c203ec49b697175a5d16c546c2" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Marble is a climate tech venture studio. Our north star is to erase billions of tons from annual greenhouse gas emissions and create a thriving future.</span></p> </div> <div id="block-de25e9c2bbc04f4f8566a0a69b7c069a" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">We partner with&nbsp;scientists, engineers and operators to create new deep tech companies that solve hard climate problems &mdash; slash emissions, remove carbon from the atmosphere, and cool the planet &mdash; while reshaping multi-billion $ industries.</span></p> </div> <div id="block-a5ef578693e74f6a9dacaca5ac2952d0" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">We're proud to be backed by leading climate investors across Europe and the US.</span></p> </div> <h2 id="block-9b6cbdf767b246d59c32efbd0ce5500e" class="notion-heading"><span id="9b6cbdf767b246d59c32efbd0ce5500e" class="notion-heading__anchor"></span><span class="notion-semantic-string">Solve Hard Climate Problems</span></h2> <div id="block-e4a87aaf849544c0ace1f0235a681f66" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Opportunity areas we&rsquo;re currently pursuing include (but are not limited to): </span></p> </div> <ul class="notion-bulleted-list"> <li id="block-99727604df85461b93c2984c1abf89dd" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">the critical minerals industry</span></li> <li id="block-73a582b9b7034855b2442ed1e383ac30" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">(subsurface-based) carbon-free energy generation</span></li> <li id="block-1d51628ad2994dc6977b74864ac83f8d" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">methane abatement from different sources</span></li> <li id="block-cd6cdb8c91f64b6cbe3b64acbc69a0a2" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">agriculture adaptation and rethinking our food systems</span></li> </ul> <div id="block-8e1066792b7c4e30b730de09ced66595" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content">&nbsp;</p> </div> <div id="block-70fc75258df54681a115a6a5f9da1f0b" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">If you are a <strong>mission-driven</strong> individual with <strong>deep expertise in these areas</strong>, or any adjacent field, we would<strong> love to hear from you.</strong></span></p> </div> <div id="block-ab3a29ca2c384c8693055fa567c0680c" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">That said, these themes are just a few we're currently working on. If you have other ideas where your background gives you an unfair advantage, please do not hesitate to get in touch!</span></p> </div> <div id="block-4c2eb5b454b24343b88600d8254c0a73" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content">&nbsp;</p> </div> <h2 id="block-80d095a9846144988972679e068c238a" class="notion-heading"><span id="80d095a9846144988972679e068c238a" class="notion-heading__anchor"></span><span class="notion-semantic-string">What We Offer</span></h2> <div id="block-79402db18d514350a7412c552943be3f" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">As a Founder-in-Residence, you will join stellar individuals who also believe in the need for deeptech solutions to solve hard climate problems.</span></p> </div> <div id="block-b6f8e5a3889e44eeb5ff7c36faa9c777" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Together, we would be scoping high potential approaches before converging on the most promising one and finding your future co-founders</span></p> </div> <div id="block-6bcbdeaf7c8942819b8a5c42acc1325e" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong>We offer </strong>(among other things)</span></p> </div> <ul class="notion-bulleted-list"> <li id="block-fb8d0e44e1674416929b27569238e0b8" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong>A &euro;2,500 monthly allowance</strong> during your participation in the programme</span></li> <li id="block-6c16858ac354424caf9c1de56acd7b07" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong>A &euro;250,000 pre-seed investment on startup creation if you&rsquo;re successful</strong>. You and your team will own 80% of the company at pre-seed.</span></li> <li id="block-1def490e8bb548a5b6883271c624257f" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong>Full-stack support in our </strong><strong><a class="notion-link link" href="https://marble.studio/how-it-works" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">venture creation programme</a></strong></span></li> <ul class="notion-bulleted-list"> <li id="block-25f74bdcad0345a5a43890ccc00d003b" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Mentorship and guidance at every step of the way</span></li> <li id="block-69ec49eb2e394ebfaad68890a9280e02" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Hands on support across technology and market research, landing interviews with experts and customers, techno economics, roadmap and scale up strategy, IP strategy, team building, advisor sourcing, and more </span></li> <li id="block-725b78d2a085456e8ee76985e3966e20" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Access to an unparalleled network across science, industry, talent, investors, mentors, climate tech founders, curated vendors and suppliers</span></li> <li id="block-f753de10c9e94536a1d42c323192f8f7" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Access to our research insights, knowledge base and resources</span></li> <li id="block-b8d4531fffa8484fadfb2f53d745c7a7" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Weekly check-ins, work sessions in our Paris HQ (or remote) and continuous peer learning with other programme participants</span></li> </ul> <li id="block-2e63f99c89574820ae0383cbdf2bb516" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong>Seed Fundraising support </strong>after the programme. Introductions to the best seed investors from our network and help with term sheet negotiation.</span></li> <li id="block-b6e3d9c00f534cb2ab9ab58d328ca9bb" class="notion-list-item"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong><a class="notion-link link" href="https://www.welcometofrance.com/en/fiche/french-tech-visa-for-founders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Founder Visa</a></strong><strong> sponsorship</strong> if you wish to relocate to France. Remote participation is possible, preferably from Europe and with regular in-person meetings.</span></li> </ul> <h2 id="block-7a5dcf0e5b5044c1acbf3d5ce2e0b394" class="notion-heading"><span id="7a5dcf0e5b5044c1acbf3d5ce2e0b394" class="notion-heading__anchor"></span><span class="notion-semantic-string">How To Apply</span></h2> <div id="block-fa7b85996fab4678ac6297bc9ebd8230" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">We are currently taking applications for the late March 2024 cohort: </span></p> </div> <div id="block-375a21824b314c1e83fdeb1e09ff1965" class="notion-callout bg-yellow-light border"> <div class="notion-callout__icon"><span class="notion-icon text">➡️ </span><span class="notion-semantic-string"><a class="notion-link link" href="https://marblestudio.typeform.com/to/JJsTUSKk#source=open-app" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Apply Here</strong></a><strong> </strong>or see the <strong><a class="notion-link link" href="https://marble.studio/how-it-works" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Programme Structure</a></strong> </span></div> </div> <div id="block-388abaed33ca4d91ad50158b039f09e2" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string"><strong>We believe that a diverse group of minds is key to solving the climate crisis. We strongly encourage women and people of colour to apply.</strong></span></p> </div> <div id="block-adadfdb11f544c33ade926aa7e2d8214" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">Studies have shown that under-represented candidates are less likely to apply for a role unless they feel they meet every single qualification.</span></p> </div> <div id="block-0c0aaef23a474f3e878b81cd6b66287c" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and mission-driven cohort. If you&rsquo;re excited about the programme but your past experience doesn&rsquo;t align perfectly with what you read on our website, we encourage you to apply anyways!</span></p> </div> <div id="block-4124bf981bfc40e895bf716d2a0aeed0" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content">&nbsp;</p> </div> <h2 id="block-e6857b51010946228aa29deaabf2bb1b" class="notion-heading"><span id="e6857b51010946228aa29deaabf2bb1b" class="notion-heading__anchor"></span><span class="notion-semantic-string">FAQs</span></h2> <div id="block-d87e391f1e0f472485330033ba470848" class="notion-text"> <p class="notion-text__content"><span class="notion-semantic-string">For a full list of FAQs, please visit <a class="notion-link link" href="https://marble.studio/faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our website</a>.</span></p> </div>