Who we are
Visual Electric is a Sequoia-backed startup. We are designers, creative technologists, machine learning experts, and AI-optimists building an AI visual design tool. Our mission is to build a camera for the mind.
We have raised $3MM led by Sequoia with participation from Box Group, Designer Fund, and angel investors including Andy Allen, Gentry Underwood, Joseph Cohen, Lachy Groom, Soleio Cuervo, Ty Wilkins, and many more.
Meet the team
Today we are three cofounders (plus Zoe the Bernedoodle). We will be growing our team slowly and intentionally.
- Colin Dunn (CEO) is an entrepreneur, designer, and product builder who has been working on productivity and creation tools for over 10 years. Most recently he led the brand and product design orgs at Universe, a mobile website builder. Prior to that he was Head of Product Design at Playspace (acq. by Google), an all-in-one video conferencing app. He has also worked at Facebook, Dropbox, and Pentagram.
- Adam Menges (CPO) is a 2× acquired founder and has been working on machine learning and design tools for over 10 years. He co-founded Lobe (acq. by Microsoft), a visual design tool that allows anyone to train their own machine learning model. He also cofounded Lowkey (acq. by Niantic), an AR game company. Prior to that he worked at Apple on various prototypes using machine learning as their core.
- Zach Stiggelbout (CTO) is a multi-disciplinary engineer specializing in user interfaces and machine learning applications. He worked at Microsoft on Lobe, a visual design tool that allows anyone to train their own machine learning model. Prior to that, he co-founded Arc Reactor, an engineering/design studio, and worked at the University of Washington on human interfaces for surgical robots.
About the role
As Operations Manager, you will oversee all company operations. You will report directly to Colin Dunn, the CEO. You will have high visibility into company decision making and access to information. Initially this will be a generalist role that includes operations, human resources, executive assistance, studio management, and social media marketing. As the company scales, you will have an opportunity to specialize. Some examples of things you will be doing:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of our Sausalito studio
- Manage our recruiting pipeline
- Onboard new hires
- Attend executive meetings and take notes
- Organize and plan team dinners and events
- Schedule team and executive meetings
- Organize and plan business travel
- Manage social media accounts
- Ensure team members have what they need to do their best work
- Create moments of surprise & delight for the team
- Fill in the gaps where needed
What we are looking for in a candidate
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Creative spirit, interested in art and design
- Entrepreneurial spirit, interested in startups and business