Co-Founder & COO - Psychology Tech & AI

Mind Friend; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven startup is searching for a Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer to lead operations and strategy. Ideal candidates will have operational architecture experience, expertise in AI and product strategy, and a proven track record in startup environments. This role requires full entrepreneurial commitment and offers equity, compensation, and a chance to shape a global company. Applicants must possess relocation flexibility across Europe and beyond.

Benefits

Equity

Long-term strategic leadership position

Exposure to world-class partners and investors

Qualifications

• Must have experience scaling companies or holding senior leadership roles.
• Fluency in AI systems and modern technology is essential.
• Ability to engage in strategic and technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into execution.
• Manage investor relations and oversee fundraising.
• Lead marketing and user acquisition.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Operational Architecture

Marketing Strategy

Fundraising

AI Knowledge

Job description

Website: https://mindfriendpro.com/ & https://mindfriend.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfriendpro

Location: Europe-Based (Global Mobility Required)

MindFriend is a Psychology, Mental-Health Tech & AI startup building a next-generation platform at the intersection of human cognition, technology, and impact.

We are seeking a Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer with exceptional knowledge of technology and AI, deep awareness of the tech startup ecosystem, and a continuous learning mindset.

You must be highly fluent in modern technology, AI systems, and digital platforms, actively following market developments, understanding emerging trends, competitive dynamics, and execution best practices. You are at the top of your game, constantly educating yourself, and able to engage confidently in strategic and technical discussions.

You will not be learning this space from scratch; you will be helping to shape how we compete in it.

We are not looking for a specialist.

We are looking for a true generalist with Founder DNA someone who can navigate ambiguity, operate at both strategic and execution levels, and help architect a global business from the ground up.

This is a founder role, not an employee position.

The Mission

This role requires full entrepreneurial commitment (360° ownership) and is not structured around fixed working hours.

Your objective is to translate vision into execution, building a functional, scalable, and profitable organisation.

Key Traits

• Ownership
• Pace
• Accountability
• Complexity

Requirements

• Operational Architecture: Scale core infrastructure for finance, accounting, legal, and compliance
• Tech & AI Strategy: Collaborate with the technical team to align AI and product execution with business goals
• Growth & Go-To-Market: Lead marketing, user acquisition, partnerships, and commercial strategy
• Capital & Investment: Manage investor relations and oversee fundraising and capital planning
• Talent & Culture: Create hiring plans and foster a high-performance culture
• Full-Stack Leadership: Integrate efforts across product, technology, marketing, finance, hiring, and strategy

Who You Are

European Base with Global Mobility

You must be based in Europe and possess full flexibility to travel and relocate globally as business needs dictate.

The Track Record

• A Founder / Co-Founder, or
• A core member of a founding team, or
• Held a senior leadership position (COO, VP, Head of Operations, Strategy, Fundraising, or similar) in a high-growth startup

The Generalist Edge

• Cap tables & fundraising
• P&Ls & financial planning
• AI & product architecture
• Growth & performance marketing

Entrepreneurial Mindset

You are comfortable with the all-in nature of startups. You work when the business needs you and thrive in solving complex, unstructured problems.

Bias for Action

You value execution over theory shipping fast, learning fast, and iterating continuously.

Benefits

• Equity
• Compensation
• Long-term strategic leadership position
• Exposure to world-class partners, investors, and institutions
• Opportunity to co-build a category-defining global company

To Apply

Please submit:

• A short summary of your experience building or scaling companies
• A brief note on your relocation flexibility

We are looking for proof of execution, not just resumes.