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Entrepreneur in residence programs

Roles or programs where an experienced founder or executive sits inside a fund to explore their next company.

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Mechanism Ventures

Mechanism's EIR Program is a venture-studio Entrepreneur in Residence pathway where selected operators join Mechanism full-time, learn its company-…

Location
Remote/Global
Terms
Mixed Compensation

About entrepreneur in residence programs

An entrepreneur in residence (EIR) joins a fund or accelerator for a period while deciding what to build next.

Who it is for: proven founders and senior operators between companies.

What you get: a salary or stipend in some cases, a desk, the firm's network, and often a first investment if a company emerges.

How people get in: usually by invitation or relationship with the firm. Some programs run open applications.

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Do EIRs get paid?

Some programs pay a salary or stipend, others offer only access. Confirmed terms are on each program page.

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