Co-founder and CTO (Equity-based) at innovative EdTech hardwaresoftware startup

Jack & Jill / External ATS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech startup in Bristol is seeking a Co-founder & CTO to lead the technical vision and own the entire technical roadmap. This role offers significant co-founder equity in a pre-seed venture, with operational costs covered by innovation grants. The ideal candidate has strong ownership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a passion for integrating hardware with software solutions. Join the founding team driving impactful changes in education with real-world traction.

Benefits

Significant co-founder equity

Operational costs covered by grants

Founding team with real product traction

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical founders.
• Innovative problem-solver who embraces challenges and finds creative solutions.
• Self-reflective, takes ownership of mistakes, and learns continuously.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the technical roadmap and architecture.
• Develop and manage a product that integrates physical hardware with software solutions.
• Build and scale the core technology from the ground up as a founding team member.

Skills

Data Analytics

AI

Conversion Optimization

Product Management

Internet Of Things

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Company Description

innovative EdTech hardware / software startup

Job Description

Lead the technical vision as a Co‑founder & CTO for an innovative EdTech startup. You will own the entire technical roadmap, developing a product that seamlessly bridges physical and digital interactions to solve a critical issue in schools. This is a unique opportunity to build a company from the ground up, driving significant impact with real‑world traction.

Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Why this role is remarkable

• Significant co‑founder equity in a pre‑seed stage venture
• Founding team with real product traction and a waiting list of partner schools
• Operational costs covered by innovation grants, allowing focus on product development

What you will do

• Take full ownership of the technical roadmap and architecture
• Develop and manage a product that integrates physical hardware with software solutions
• Build and scale the core technology from the ground up as a founding team member

The ideal candidate

• Excellent communicator able to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical founders
• Innovative problem‑solver who embraces challenges and finds creative solutions
• Self‑reflective, takes ownership of mistakes, and learns continuously

Key Skills

• Data Analytics
• AI
• Conversion Optimization
• Lean
• R
• Regression Analysis
• Acquisition Strategy
• HubSpot
• Email Marketing
• Product Management
• Knife Skills
• Internet Of Things

Required Experience

Founder

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

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