Co-Founder & COO - Psychology Tech & AI

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

Job summary

A psychology and AI startup is seeking a Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer. This role is a founding position requiring an entrepreneurial mindset and deep knowledge of technology and AI. Candidates should have experience in high-growth startups and show a track record in leadership, fundraising, and strategic execution. The commitment is full-time with a strong focus on building a scalable and profitable organization. Global mobility is essential as the role requires flexibility to travel and relocate as needed.

Benefits

Long-term strategic leadership position

Equity opportunities

Exposure to world-class partners and investors

Qualifications

• Experience as a Founder or in a senior leadership position in a high-growth startup.
• Track record in fundraising and managing investor relations.
• Deep understanding of tech startup ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into execution to build a scalable organization.
• Collaborate on tech & AI strategy aligning with business goals.
• Lead marketing, user acquisition, and partnerships.

Skills

Knowledge of AI systems

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ability to lead strategic discussions

Navigating ambiguity

Operational architecture expertise

Growth & performance marketing understanding

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.

We are building a high-performance company and seek a partner who thrives in:

• Ownership
• Pace
• Accountability
• Complexity

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

Who You Are

1. European Base with Global Mobility

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

2. The Track Record

You have previously been:

• 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

3. The Generalist Edge

You have a working understanding of:

• 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.

• 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.