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We’re looking for a Founder/CEO to build an AI-native compliance platform for regulated electric utilities.
What are we exploring?
Utilities face intensifying regulatory scrutiny under NERC, with fines ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars. Yet most compliance is still manual: spreadsheets, checklists, and consultants dominate. As the grid modernizes, these legacy approaches can’t scale.
We see an opportunity to build an AI-native compliance copilot—automating evidence collection, anomaly detection, and audit preparation across 95+ NERC standards. By embedding AI directly into utility workflows, this platform can cut costs, reduce risks, and keep operators audit-ready at all times.
Forum derisks and accelerates the Founder path by:
$250K USD investment and fundraising support for Seed and Series A
Playbooks for validating compliance workflows with utility customers
Access to product, engineering, and growth expertise from Forum’s team
A community of advisors and investors with experience in critical infrastructure
$100K worth of business perks
About you:
Domain expertise in utilities, energy regulation, or compliance SaaS
Track record of building products for regulated industries or critical infrastructure
Prior experience as a founder or early-stage operator who has worked through the messy middle of building something new
Strong technical instincts and ability to embed AI into operational workflows
Passion for transforming compliance into a strategic advantage
Ability to collaborate in North American time zones
Please note, this is not an employment opportunity with Forum Ventures. If you are currently fundraising your pre-seed or Seed round, please pitch our investment team instead here.
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