Founding CEO

GuruLink; Montreal; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture studio is seeking a seasoned entrepreneur for the role of Founder and CEO. You will have full ownership of the company’s vision and growth, define and execute the product strategy, and build a high-performing team. This role offers a significant equity stake and operational freedom while focusing on democratizing the manufacturing space. A collaborative co-founder relationship is provided as well as access to funds for future growth.

Benefits

Significant equity stake

Access to internal network

Operational freedom

Qualifications

• Seasoned entrepreneur ready for a new challenge.
• Experience as a founding or early hire CEO.
• Track record of building a company or significant business unit.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision for the company.
• Build and inspire a high-caliber team.
• Lead fundraising efforts for the venture.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

P&L management

Team building

Experience in legacy industries

Job description

Location: REMOTE / Montreal, Quebec
This job allows you to work remotely.

Our client is a Venture Studio with an impressive track record of launching, building, and developing SaaS companies.

The new venture focuses on democratizing the manufacturing space. Their solution enables mid to large manufacturers to use a standalone camera and sensor-enabled platform to ensure production lines are running smoothly and to detect and diagnose issues.

This venture is already significantly de-risked: market demand has been validated with over 40 experts and customers, technical feasibility studies are completed, and real-world use cases are being developed with early adopters.

As Founder and CEO, you will have full ownership of the company's vision, growth, and success. You will define and execute the product vision, build and inspire a high-caliber team, and lead fundraising efforts.

What can you expect?

• A significant equity stake in the venture and operational freedom to define and execute your strategic vision.
• A venture already capitalized with a Pre-Seed investment. The Venture Studio also plans to lead the Seed round and has ample capital for future fundraising rounds.
• A collaborative co-founder relationship throughout the journey. You'll have direct access to their internal network, and they will handle early administrative hurdles so you can focus on building the company and achieving milestones.

Must Have Skills:

Who You Are

• You are a seasoned entrepreneur ready for a new challenge.
• You have been a founding or early hire CEO with a desire to start from scratch.
• You have successfully built a company, product, or significant business unit from 0 to 1, with P&L ownership.
• You have built teams from one to 30+ employees, ideally with an exit or similar experience.
• You have a track record of hiring, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• You possess knowledge in the building product supply chain (e.g., HVAC, electrical) or construction industry (nice-to-have). Experience with legacy industries is highly desirable.