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Job Description

As a Startup CEO, you will grow a new company with a differentiated product offering. The ideal candidate will have a successful CEO track record of growing a digital startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting the vision for the company and defining the overall strategy from launch to scale
• Driving growth, profitability and company value
• Developing and implementing scalable and efficient strategies to ensure consistent results and exponential growth
• Attracting, retaining and developing world-class talent
• Cultivating a high-performing and agile team culture
• Driving day-to-day operations
• Aligning resources to achieve key business goals
• Owning the operational budget and managing burn rate
• Managing competition and threats in the marketplace, with constant evaluation of the financial structure, capital strategy and strategic objectives
• Providing expert guidance to all departments, including operations, sales and product
• Reporting updates to the Board of Directors and corporate stakeholders regarding progress on strategic goals
• Building strategic partnerships and relationships to drive growth
• Being the public champion for the business
• Establishing credibility throughout the customer and partner network

Requirements

• +5 years of experience leading and scaling a high growth start-up, preferably a company with venture funding and 50+ employees
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• P&L responsibilities at CEO or another senior level
• Proven track record of building successful products and high performing teams from the ground up
• Prior working experience in developing digital products and solutions
• Relevant industry experience
• Experience in managing a Board of Directors and corporate stakeholders

Benefits

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