Tech Lead/CTO Cofounder - Project TrustEstate

🧐 What is the TrustEstate concept at a high level?

TrustEstate is on a mission to transform probate and estate administration. We are here to support individuals during one of life's most challenging moments – dealing with the passing away of a loved one. We understand that this period is emotionally taxing, and the last thing anyone needs is to be bogged down by complex admin tasks. Our mission is to simplify probate and estate administration, allowing people to focus on what truly matters – spending time with their family and cherishing the memories of their loved ones.

Probate and estate administration is a necessary process that helps ensure that a deceased person's estate is distributed according to their wishes.. On average, it takes 9-12+ months to settle an estate, causing unnecessary delays and prolonged stress for families and beneficiaries. The expenses involved add to the financial burden and frustration during an already difficult time.

In contrast to the traditional methods, TrustEstate offers a digitised and efficient platform that streamlines the entire process. By leveraging technology, we have eliminated the complexities and frustrations typically associated with probate, making it faster, cheaper, and more transparent for our customers. Our primary concern is our customers' emotional well-being during this difficult time, and we strive to provide peace of mind by taking care of the administrative burdens.

💸 Why now?

The impending transfer of vast wealth in the UK and globally is expected to reach unprecedented levels in the coming decades. With around £5.5 trillion set to change hands in the UK alone, the need to modernise estate transfer mechanics has become more apparent than ever.

Traditional methods of estate administration are outdated, offline, complex, slow and costly. As the world embraces technological advancements in various sectors, the probate process should be no exception. TrustEstate is at the forefront of revolutionising this space, stepping in at the perfect moment to disrupt the status quo and create a lasting impact.

📈 Unfair advantage

TrustEstate is backed by Founders Factory and Aviva, a partnership that strategically enhances our capabilities and benefits our customers in numerous ways. This collaboration brings forth a host of advantages, including:1 - Shaping TrustEstate’s product by drawing upon Aviva’s invaluable knowledge and experience in end of life and retirement planning 2 - Co-creating novel financial products tailor-made for executors and beneficiaries 3 - Working closely with other Founders Factory portfolio start-ups (such as Tembo, ) to exchange insights and explore potential partnerships.

The Tech Co-Founder Role

As part of the founding team you will be an instrumental part of shaping the product and business strategy. You will own the tech strategy and manage day-to-day engineering execution. Looking ahead, you will be responsible for helping grow the team and set up the technical capabilities of the business for growth.

Interesting technical challenges include:

Developing algorithms and machine learning models to automate the analysis of legal documents, reducing manual effort and enhancing accuracy Designing and implementing a robust data management system to handle large volumes of financial, personal and estate-related information efficiently, while ensuring data security and privacy Integrating with existing legacy systems used by government agencies, financial institutions and legal entities to drive a shift in the ecosystem for streamlined data exchange and compatibility Developing AI-driven decision support tools to assist customers and operations teams in making informed decisions during the probate and estate administration process Taking charge of platform development, making key decisions on technical architecture and incorporating third-party API integrations Collaborate with the product team to deliver an intuitive user interface that simplifies the complex and fragmented probate process for users

Responsibilities include

Leading platform development, eventually building the tech team and making crucial decisions on technical architecture Working with the rest of the team to iterate beyond the MVP, enabling us to test, measure and scale our early-adopter customer group Ensuring the systems architecture and infrastructure is scalable and can support growth. Feeding into product strategy and commercial goals to identify opportunities to quickly deliver customer value Implementing best practices and leveraging advances in AI/machine learning to enhance the product's capabilities continuously

You will have the following skills:

Demonstrated ability to deliver product in a tech startup environment and with speed Confident in managing a tech team to develop a web app and skilled in inspiring and building cohesive teams Experience of working within an agile environment  Proficient in API integrations to extract data from multiple sources Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and willingness to work across various areas with the resilience to thrive in a startup environment Knowledgeable in the latest AI/machine learning practices and proficient in creatively applying them to web applications Proficient in web frameworks, back-end operations, and deploying to cloud platforms

What’s in it for you?

Significant equity position in the business as a member of the founding team A salary from the Founders Factory initial investment meaning you don’t have to worry about fundraising early on  Autonomy to build and scale the product according to your vision Hands-on operational support from a team of smart and passionate people from Founders Factory Unparalleled access to Founders Factory partners and wider network (for life!) A unique opportunity to create and grow a scalable business

Founders Factory is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where people can authentically be themselves and are free to challenge, take risks and think creatively.

We recruit, develop, compensate and promote our team members based on merit. We know how important it is not only to include, but to actively seek out diversity of thought and experiences. We want to hear from you regardless of your race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The requirements shared in our job descriptions are guidelines. If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark with the number of years of experience we are looking for, please apply and we will consider you for the role.