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Patents protect invention. MenloExchange makes it valuable. MenloExchange is building the commercialization layer for invention and IP. Today, patents and innovations largely exist as static legal documents buried in databases. We’re building the system that transforms them into discoverable, credible, commercially actionable opportunities. Think: * inventor identity * commercialization infrastructure * AI-assisted IP transformation * innovation discovery * licensing and partnership pathways * market visibility for invention We are not building another “inventor help” platform. We are building infrastructure for the innovation economy. We already have: * a functioning platform * inventor and IP profile systems * AI commercialization workflows * commercialization asset generation * investor/corporate discovery concepts * product architecture and direction * strong vision clarity * active conversations in the startup and IP ecosystem We are now looking for a true founding engineer to help scale and shape the next phase of the company. This is not a normal engineering role. You will help architect and build what could become: the operating system for invention commercialization. You’ll work directly with the Founder/CEO on: * platform architecture * frontend systems * backend infrastructure * AI integrations * scalability * product design decisions * commercialization workflows * network infrastructure You will have enormous influence over: * product direction * technical stack * company culture * and long-term platform architecture. ⸻ Compensation This is currently: equity-first until funding/profitability. We want someone who: * believes in the vision * wants meaningful ownership * and understands early-stage startup reality. As funding and revenue scale, this role transitions into a compensated founding leadership position. This is a high-upside founding opportunity — not freelance contract work.