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Director – Business Development

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CoreWeave

CoreWeave

201-500 employees

Cloud service for GPU-accelerated workloads

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$185k - $220kAnnually

Expert

Livingston, NJ, USA + 2 more

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Market Research
Sales
Communications
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and/or operations / strategy at a fast-growing startup
  • You have a “get things done” mentality; you can dissect complex problems, identify solutions, and drive these solutions to completion with a high degree of autonomy and strategic mindset
  • You are resourceful, have a strong willingness to learn, and can pick up new skills where needed
  • You are creative and can see how the pieces of a complex problem fit together; you feel comfortable challenging assumptions when they are not well-based
  • You like to build - you enjoy the process of going from problem to solution regardless of the medium
  • You have an exceptional ability to draw key insights from both quantitative and qualitative data
  • You have a team-first mentality and communication skills that allow you to influence others at all levels and across all functions within the organization to rally behind shared business goals
  • You’re a master with data analysis, and have an exceptional ability to draw key insights from both quantitative and qualitative data
  • Experience in high-growth startups and/or high-growth technology companies
Responsibilities
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape.
  • Analyze customer needs and preferences to inform product development and positioning.
  • Define target markets and customer segments.
  • Work closely with product management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of go-to-market plans.
  • Participate in the development of sales tools, training materials, and presentations to enable the GTM organization.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to sales representatives.
  • Spearhead special projects and strategic initiatives for the GTM organization.
  • Own relationships with external research groups
  • Source external data

CoreWeave offers cloud computing services that specialize in GPU-accelerated workloads, which are crucial for tasks like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual effects rendering. Their infrastructure is built on a bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform, allowing clients to access powerful computing resources without the need for expensive hardware. CoreWeave's pay-as-you-go pricing model provides flexibility and scalability, making it appealing to tech companies, film studios, and enterprises. The company's goal is to deliver high-performance computing resources that meet the increasing demands of various industries.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$12B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

62%

1 year growth

134%

2 year growth

719%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $1.1 billion in funding positions CoreWeave for aggressive growth and innovation in the AI and HPC sectors.
  • The appointment of former AWS executive Chetan Kapoor as Chief Product Officer brings valuable expertise and leadership to drive product strategy during a hypergrowth phase.
  • CoreWeave's $2.2 billion investment in European data centers demonstrates their commitment to expanding global reach and meeting surging demand for AI infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape with giants like AWS launching high-core instances could pressure CoreWeave to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Rapid expansion, including significant investments in new data centers, could strain resources and operational capabilities.

What makes CoreWeave unique

  • CoreWeave specializes in GPU-accelerated workloads, setting it apart from general cloud service providers like AWS and Azure.
  • Their fully managed, bare metal serverless Kubernetes platform offers high performance with reduced operational burden, a unique selling point in the cloud computing market.
  • CoreWeave's strategic partnerships, such as with Bloom Energy for on-site power generation, enhance their infrastructure's reliability and sustainability.