Overview

Full-Time | Birmingham, AL (Remote/Hybrid Option)

Harmony Venture Labs is a Birmingham-based venture studio that builds and launches valuable companies with real-world impact. We bring together product thinkers, operators, and domain experts to turn validated opportunities into high-scale startups. We’re hiring a Founder-in-Residence for a new AI-powered workflow automation venture supporting small-to-midsize finance teams. HVL has already completed deep discovery, problem validation, prototyping, and early go-to-market experiments. You’ll take this foundation and scale it into a real company — accelerating traction, refining the product, driving revenue signals, and preparing the venture for launch. This is a hands-on, zero-to-one builder role where you inherit meaningful early insights and momentum, then expand them with speed, focus, and conviction.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with the HVL team to:

• Build deep context on the problem space, customer pain points, and validation insights developed to date.
• Step into active customer conversations — outreach, interviews, demos, and follow-ups — to accelerate early traction.
• Guide the prototype from “validated direction” to “market-ready,” identifying the highest-value improvements and shaping the product roadmap.
• Design and run early GTM experiments across messaging, pricing, onboarding, activation, and distribution.
• Convert early signals into pipeline momentum and first paying users.
• Shape the narrative and materials needed for early fundraising and market positioning.
• Establish patterns, processes, and directional clarity that future hires can build on.
• Prioritize relentlessly, focusing on the milestone that moves the venture meaningfully forward each week.
• Lay the groundwork for a future founding team by documenting learnings, processes, and insights.

Who You Are

• A repeat founder or early-stage operator who has built something from zero before — ideally in SaaS or workflow automation.
• Skilled at taking early validation and turning it into traction, revenue signals, and launch readiness.
• Strong in one early-stage discipline (product, engineering, GTM, sales, or growth) and capable of operating cross-functionally across the rest.
• Eager to build within an AI-first environment and experiment with emerging technologies that eliminate manual workflows.
• Experienced in finance operations, accounting systems, back-office software, or similar domains is a bonus — but not required.
• Thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and adjusts quickly as new information emerges.
• Resilient, gritty, and accountable — you create momentum even when the path is unclear.
• Low-ego and highly collaborative. You believe in learning fast, working directly with customers, and iterating your way to clarity.
• Naturally builds relationships, establishes trust, and communicates clearly with customers, partners, and early investors.
• Based in Birmingham, AL, or open to frequent travel to collaborate closely with the studio team.

What We Offer

• A true founder role with early validation, insights, prototype direction, and GTM groundwork already in place.
• Hands-on support from HVL’s product, research, engineering, and GTM experts to accelerate the 0→1 journey.
• Monthly stipend during pre-launch.
• Upon company launch, this role converts into a co-founder position with equity, early users, and pre-seed momentum.

Our Values 

• We default to action.
• We act with humility.
• We are curious.
• We are results-oriented.

Harmony Venture Labs provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. According to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Harmony Venture Labs, we build and grow valuable companies that create a positive economic impact in the lives of our teams, partners, and communities. Thoughtful experimentation and early traction are critical to launching great companies. As a venture studio, we operate through two main pillars: Corporate Innovation, where we partner with established companies to launch new ventures, and our Studio, where we rapidly test and scale internal concepts.

The Role

We’re seeking an AI Marketing Coordinator to accelerate growth across both our internal ventures and corporate innovation partnerships. This is a hands-on role for an entry-level marketer who blends creative intuition with analytical rigor—and uses AI tools as a force multiplier for growth. You’ll help turn early-stage ideas into validated market traction by using AI to move faster, test smarter, and learn continuously. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and excited to work across a portfolio of emerging products, industries, and business models.

What You’ll Do

• Lead AI-powered growth experiments: Design and execute scrappy, data-driven campaigns that test traction hypotheses and uncover scalable acquisition loops.
• Operationalize content systems: Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude Code, OpusClip, Runway, Synthesia, Notion AI, etc.) to create and distribute high-quality content at scale—videos, reels, carousels, landing pages, and newsletters.
• Automate and personalize funnels: Use automation tools (Zapier, Lindy, Lovable, etc.) to build and optimize workflows that increase conversion and retention.
• Run demand tests for new ventures: Support HVL’s corporate innovation cycles by conducting market research, validating messaging, and testing paid and organic channels for new products.
• Conduct lightweight user research: Speak with early users and customers to identify pain points, uncover opportunities, and translate insights into actionable GTM experiments.
• Measure what matters: Track meaningful metrics—signups, activations, demo requests, retention, cost per learn—not vanity metrics. 

Who You Are

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have some growth, marketing, or startup experience, ideally in an early-stage, B2B, or venture studio environment.
  
• Are knowledgeable about AI and no-code tools, and love experimenting with new ones to accelerate your workflow.
  
• Think in systems—able to design acquisition, activation, and retention loops using automation and experimentation.
  
• Understand content-first growth, including short-form video, thought leadership, and social amplification.
  
• Have a bias for action—you’d rather test and learn than debate and delay.
  
• Are a curious learner who actively seeks new knowledge across marketing, data, and AI ecosystems.
  
• Are a strong communicator who can synthesize insights clearly and work cross-functionally with designers, engineers, and founders.
• Are comfortable with ambiguity and thrive in environments where speed, curiosity, and results matter more than perfection.

About Harmony Venture Labs

Harmony Venture Labs (HVL) is home to high-energy, growth-minded innovators who are united by a shared mission: to solve big problems and build great ventures. Our goal is to create and grow valuable companies that generate a positive economic impact for our teams, partners, and the communities we serve. We work alongside corporations, innovation-driven institutions, and community leaders to fortify their future by validating, building, and launching advantaged startups through our structured, de-risked innovation process.

Our Values

We default to action: We move quickly from insight to execution, turning ideas into tested solutions without waiting for perfect conditions.
We act with humility: We check our egos at the door, valuing collaboration, feedback, and the opportunity to learn from every voice.
We are curious: We ask bold questions, explore deeply, and continuously seek to understand markets, users, and what drives real impact.
We are results-oriented: We focus on outcomes that matter—validation, traction, and value creation—not just effort or activity.

Benefits

• Competitive market value-based compensation
• Unlimited sick and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Monthly learning stipend
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Growth opportunities

Harmony Venture Labs provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Product Designer

At Harmony Venture Labs, we build and grow valuable companies that create a positive economic impact in the lives of our teams, partners, and communities.

Thoughtful design and user experience are critical to launching great companies. As a venture studio, we operate through two main pillars: Corporate Innovation, where we partner with established companies to launch new ventures, and our internal Studio, where we rapidly experiment with innovative concepts.

The Role

We’re seeking a Product Designer to join our team and help advance our mission. This is an ideal opportunity for someone interested in applying their design skills at the ground level of startups. The perfect candidate is a quick learner and collaborative team player who is passionate about growing their design expertise while working cross-functionally.

In this role, you’ll be fully immersed in the exciting process of new company and product creation, contributing directly to the development of innovative solutions from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design solutions from ideation to execution.
• Conceptualize digital experiences like web/mobile apps using design methodologies.
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with your team to create interactive products that deliver meaningful experiences.
• Assist in user research by participating in customer interviews, taking notes and providing feedback on findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other designers to give and receive thoughtful feedback on creative work.
• Present and explain design ideas and concepts to stakeholders with confidence.

Who You Are

Great designers come in all shapes and sizes, and we think you’ll be most successful in this role with the following qualifications:

• Extensive work experience designing web-based applications.
• Proven experience in all phases of the design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing. In order to be considered, you must provide some examples of your work.
• Very fluent in designing high-fidelity mockups and prototypes using professional level design tools such as Figma.
• Genuine curiosity and a strong desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience building, owning, maintaining and improving design systems.
• Strong knowledge of asset maintenance and optimization in design systems.
• Capable of working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points if you have the following:

• • Experience working in technology and startups. 
  • Academic, professional, or life experience from outside the design field that enriches your perspective as a designer.

About Harmony Venture Labs

Harmony Venture Labs (HVL) is home to high-energy, growth-minded innovators who are united by a shared mission: to solve big problems and build great ventures. Our goal is to create and grow valuable companies that generate positive economic impact for our teams, partners, and the communities we serve. We work alongside corporations, innovation-driven institutions and community leaders to fortify their future by validating, building, and launching advantaged startups through our structured, de-risked innovation process.

Our Values

We default to action: We move quickly from insight to execution, turning ideas into tested solutions without waiting for perfect conditions.
We act with humility: We check our egos at the door, valuing collaboration, feedback, and the opportunity to learn from every voice.
We are curious: We ask bold questions, explore deeply, and continuously seek to understand markets, users, and what drives real impact.
We are results-oriented: We focus on outcomes that matter—validation, traction and value creation—not just effort or activity.

Benefits

• Competitive market value-based compensation
• Unlimited sick and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Monthly learning stipend
• Annual remote office stipend
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Growth opportunities

Harmony Venture Labs provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Harmony Venture Labs (HVL), we build and grow valuable companies that create a positive economic impact in the lives of our teams, partners, and communities. Early-stage traction and thoughtful experimentation are critical to launching great companies. As a venture studio, we operate through two main pillars: Corporate Innovation, where we partner with established companies to launch new ventures, and our internal Studio, where we rapidly test and grow innovative concepts.

The Role

We’re seeking a Growth Marketing Intern to join our team and support the launch and growth of new B2B SaaS ventures. This is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in marketing, learn how startups grow from 0–1, and develop the skills needed to build traction in fast-paced environments. The perfect candidate is curious, motivated, and ready to learn by doing. You’ll work alongside experienced marketers, product managers, and founders—helping shape campaigns, test new ideas, and learn the fundamentals of early-stage growth.

What You’ll Do

• Support growth campaigns: help launch content-driven funnels, outbound workflows, landing pages, and partner collaborations.

• Create and publish content: draft copy for social posts, landing pages, and email campaigns; assist in producing short-form videos and graphics.

• Engage with users: support surveys, outreach, and interviews to understand customer needs and pain points.

• Track growth metrics: assist in gathering and reporting data on signups, activations, demo requests, and engagement.

• Experiment with tools: get hands-on with marketing and no-code tools (e.g., Typeform, Webflow, Zapier, Airtable) to set up campaigns and workflows.

• Learn AI-forward marketing: use AI tools to brainstorm, automate, and scale growth experiments.

Who You Are

We don’t expect you to have years of experience—but we are looking for someone with:

• Interest in B2B SaaS and how software companies grow.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Curiosity about marketing experiments, funnels, and user research.

• Basic familiarity (or excitement to learn) tools like Canva, Typeform, Notion, GA4, or social media platforms.

• A “self-starter” mindset—comfortable learning new skills quickly and contributing ideas.

• A bias toward action and experimentation—willing to try, learn, and adapt.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience working inside a venture studio launching SaaS startups.

• Hands-on learning with growth frameworks, user research, and no-code tools.

• Exposure to early-stage product launches and the metrics that matter.

• Mentorship from experienced growth marketers, product managers, and founders.

• A portfolio of projects you can showcase for future roles in marketing or startups.

About Harmony Venture Labs

Harmony Venture Labs (HVL) is home to high-energy, growth-minded innovators who are united by a shared mission: to solve big problems and build great ventures. Our goal is to create and grow valuable companies that generate a positive economic impact for our teams, partners, and the communities we serve. We work alongside corporations, innovation-driven institutions, and community leaders to fortify their future by validating, building, and launching advantaged startups through our structured, de-risked innovation process.

Our Values

We default to action: We move quickly from insight to execution, turning ideas into tested solutions without waiting for perfect conditions.
We act with humility: We check our egos at the door, valuing collaboration, feedback, and the opportunity to learn from every voice.
We are curious: We ask bold questions, explore deeply, and continuously seek to understand markets, users, and what drives real impact.
We are results-oriented: We focus on outcomes that matter—validation, traction, and value creation—not just effort or activity.

Benefits

• Competitive market value-based compensation
• Unlimited sick and vacation time
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• Monthly learning stipend
• Annual remote office stipend
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Growth opportunities

Harmony Venture Labs provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.