Head of Business Strategy & Commercialization — Egofold

Snail Games USA•Culver City, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Egofold, an AI technology company backed by Snail Inc., develops Non Human Players (NHPs): intelligent AI agents designed to perceive, learn, make decisions, and interact with video games in ways similar to human players. The company’s small, fast-moving team combines AI research and practical engineering to develop real-world applications. Egofold is seeking a Director of Business Strategy & Commercialization to build a new business around emerging AI technology. The role will shape commercial products and services from the ground up, working directly with executive leadership and a small team of researchers and engineers. The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, develop and validate business models, and establish a strategy for turning NHP technology into a sustainable business. A key focus is building a differentiated AI ecosystem with lasting competitive advantages beyond any single product. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, including market validation, financial planning, commercialization strategy, and preparation for investor discussions. It offers substantial independence and ownership in a fast-moving, startup-like environment, requiring sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to challenge assumptions and drive practical recommendations forward. This is a full-time hybrid position in the Los Angeles area, with 1–3 in-office days per week. The listed annual salary range is $166,500–$198,000. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered now or in the future. Employees may encounter mature, violent, sexual, graphic, or otherwise sensitive content in a professional and creative context as part of their duties.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant experience in business strategy, technology commercialization, business development, or entrepreneurial leadership.
Direct experience developing, launching, or commercializing new technology products or businesses, with meaningful responsibility for business outcomes.
Strong commercial and financial judgment, including the ability to evaluate markets, business models, costs, and profitability.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify problems and opportunities, establish strategic direction, and execute in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical teams and executive leadership.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a startup founder, early-stage business leader, or entrepreneur with direct commercial accountability.
Experience in AI, gaming, or emerging technology, and genuine interest in the intersection of gaming and artificial intelligence.
Experience developing scalable platforms, commercial ecosystems, or businesses with defensible competitive advantages.
Experience with fundraising, venture capital, strategic partnerships, or investor-facing business development.
Bilingual communication skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

Develop Egofold’s commercial strategy, identifying market opportunities and turning emerging AI technology into viable products and services.
Define target customers, competitive positioning, business models, and practical paths to revenue and profitability.
Build a long-term strategy for a differentiated NHP ecosystem with sustainable competitive advantages.
Independently investigate opportunities, challenge assumptions, establish priorities, and drive business initiatives forward with minimal direction.
Work with executive and technical leadership to align commercial opportunities with technical capabilities and development priorities.
Develop financial projections, business proposals, strategic partnerships, and investor-facing materials to support commercialization and fundraising.