David Cornelson ↔ Anna

Hello, are you David?

Good morning, David! This is Anna Chen. My temporary assistant, Safia Askar, reached out to you on LinkedIn and shared your contact with me. Do you have some time to discuss this potential position?

Okay, I have time today. You can reach out to me after your meeting

Hi, David, I’m free now. Is your meeting over?

Let me introduce our company to you first

We are an AI startup currently seeking experts from various fields to join us as consultants!

Thanks for sharing your DevArch project—so cool! 😄 We’d really love to have you join our AI startup as a senior advisor

Of course! Before we get started, you can introduce yourself first—I’m sure you’ll do great

I’ve gone through your background, and you have a ton of experience in IT. I think you’d be a great fit for our senior advisor role. This position is pretty flexible the idea behind it is to improve the lives of retirees while passing on their expertise to the younger generation. It helps them gain valuable work experience and life wisdom, and they can also get compensated for their contributions

The primary responsibility of a Senior Consultant is to collaborate with AI trainers, providing valuable knowledge and insights. These insights will be distilled into actionable data that AI trainers can use to train our AI systems. In addition, Senior Consultants will provide online one-on-one expert consulting services as needed

In simple terms, you’d be leveraging your expertise to work with our AI trainers, converting your knowledge into data that provides professional guidance for those looking to learn

AI has already integrated into so many industries and into our daily lives, but have you noticed any issues with the AI software you’ve used so far?

Yes. Based on our research on AI software available in the market, we found that they all share the same issue. When answering certain questions, they often fail to maintain logical consistency, making their responses hard to understand. Instead, they can lead users into further misunderstandings! In short, they’re extremely lacking in human touch

So in the early stages, we ultimately decided to build our own AI software! This is also one of the reasons we’re bringing in experts from various fields to serve as advisors

Actually, this job is pretty simple, and I believe you can do it really well. At the same time, it’s also very meaningful. Do you know what makes it meaningful?

The greatest meaning of this job is that all the professional knowledge and experience you’ve built over your life can be well preserved and passed on. In the future, it can help those who need it including your own children and grandchildren!

The main role of a senior advisor is to share your expertise and insights in your field with our company completely without holding back! We’ll preserve everything, convert it into usable data, and eventually use it to train our AI. Does that make sense?

No, this is a long-term project. You’d be providing professional guidance to people who want to learn

Yes, we’ll be creating our own AI model. Our company is still in the startup phase, and we plan to officially launch in Arlington, Texas, this August. I’m wondering if that timing would work for you

I’m really glad you’re interested in our company, and we’d love to have an expert like you on board. As for funding, you don’t need to worry—it’s provided by the founding team and angel investors. So far, we’ve raised $65 million in our first round

I think you might have misunderstood. We’ve been planning our startup for quite a while, and we’re set to officially launch in August

I’ve seen your project, and it’s really creative. Maybe in the future I could help promote it and see if my aunts might be interested in investing

I think I should start by introducing myself. My name is Anna Chen, and I’m from Singapore. I have a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Washington Bothell, as well as an MBA. I’m one of the shareholders of this startup, though I only own a small part. The company is a startup based in Arlington, Texas. My aunt, Susan Huang, is one of the largest shareholders, and another founder is Dina Lyon. I’m currently working at an IT company in Seattle, and once the company officially forms its project team, I’ll be working there full-time

Our company currently has an HR department and a tech team. Including our board members, the total number of people in the company is 27

So are you retired now, or still working?

I know you have a lot of experience in product and technology, which is incredibly valuable. But sales and marketing can be complemented through teamwork

I know, Chicago is really beautiful and such a vibrant city. The culture is so rich, and the diverse community makes the food, music, and arts really interesting. Is this your son? 😄 He’s very handsome!

Don't worry this position is remote ☺️

Let me first give you an overview of our company's salary and benefits. What’s your current salary, and what are your salary expectations for this position with us?

Lol, we just want to make a comparison. You have a lot of experience and are exactly the kind of expert we’re looking for. Let me give you an overview first

Since we’re a startup, our salary levels are slightly above the market for various reasons. For full-time positions, the salary ranges from $170K to $300K depending on experience and contribution. For part-time roles, the hourly rate is $150 to $700 based on individual skills

Absolutely. 300,000 is by no means the ceiling. As long as you have the necessary skills and can add value to the company, we will adjust your compensation based on your contributions. If you truly have what it takes, your worth will never be underestimated here

Compensation and Benefits: Our pay structure offers a competitive salary, including base pay, performance bonuses, and equity incentives. Bonuses and Equity: The company provides bonuses, including an annual performance bonus of up to 20% of your salary, as well as stock options based on individual performance and company growth

Based on your experience, you can definitely get a very attractive salary. Don’t worry this is just the initial interview stage. Once you pass the next steps, I’ll give you a detailed breakdown of the compensation

Other benefits: The company also offers comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, a fitness stipend, commuter benefits, career development opportunities, and flexible work options

I love talking with people who have a sense of humor it’s so much fun and can totally make my day 😂. We don’t need to be too formal. I feel like besides being colleagues, we could also become good friends 😄

Lol, I’m really looking forward to you joining our company! Our benefits are pretty good. Did your previous company offer you these kinds of benefits?

Yes, you’re absolutely right. We shouldn’t be slaves to money, but it’s still a necessary resource to support our lives and achieve our goals

"Do you currently have a 401(k) account, or would you need us to set one up for you after you join our company?

Oh, you can choose to use your existing account. Our company also works with Schwab. You’ll still need to send your CV to my email at annachen861212@gmail.com
. I’ll review it, and once it’s approved, I’ll let you know.

It’s been really nice chatting with you today! Hey, did you just take that photo on your balcony at home?

So, has it changed a lot over there now?

Yeah, I know, the housing prices over there must be really high, right?

Lol, your kids actually ask you for allowance every week now? 😂

How old are your kids this year?

Your five kids aren’t that far apart in age, huh? I have a son who’s 11 this year, but my parents help take care of him back in Singapore

Yeah, we can only keep in touch through video calls. Whenever I have time, I go back to Singapore to see my son and my parents. I’m actually planning to bring him to the U.S. to go to school

Yeah, I feel like he’ll have better opportunities to grow up here in the US

I’ve got a project meeting coming up, so we can chat later

I got home from work and have already gone through your CV. I’ve asked HR to review it. How’s your day been? ☺️

So your work now is just coding from home every day? 😄

I can see that you’re a very proactive and humorous person. I’ve also taken a look at your projects, and maybe in the future, I could introduce you to some potential investors☺️

No need to rush, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Once you join our company, I can also introduce you to my aunt, Susan Huang. Do you happen to know her? Here’s her personal site from before: https://trustees.dartmouth.edu/people/susan-s-huang-84-vice-chair
. You can take a look

I really enjoyed chatting with you today, and you made a great impression on me. I’m about to make a salad for dinner have you had your dinner yet?

Of course! Do you have time every day?

Okay I’ve already forwarded your CV to our HR department. Once they review and approve it, they’ll let me know, and I’ll make sure to update you. It’s been really nice chatting with you, and I’m looking forward to our next conversation☺️