Co-Founder (Head of Technology)

Vault Wine; London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 275,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-Founder equity stake

Opportunity to shape the technology vision

Experience with a strong founding team

Potential CTO role post-funding

Job summary

A modern wine technology platform is seeking a Co-Founder & Head of Technology to lead the tech vision and execution. This equity-only position requires expertise in AI and blockchain applications, alongside strong web development skills. The ideal candidate will build and launch immersive solutions that reshape the wine industry. Join our visionary founding team and play a key role in transforming wine investment and discovery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI development and blockchain applications, ideally in traceability, supply chain, or fintech contexts.
• Strong web platform development skills and able to guide front-end, back-end, and integrations.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment - adaptable, resourceful, and hands-on.
• Track record of building and launching scalable MVPs.
• Strategic thinker who can balance innovation with practicality.
• Passion for wine, luxury goods, or investment platforms is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the MVP / beta product — from concept to launch.
• Architect and oversee AI-driven features for cellar management, wine discovery, and market analytics.
• Integrate blockchain technology for secure provenance and transparency.
• Build and manage the technical roadmap, stack, and development team.
• Conduct detailed MVP cost analysis and advise on efficient scaling strategies.
• Own the ongoing technology strategy, including product evolution, integrations, and security.

Skills

AI development

blockchain applications

web platform development

startup environment adaptability

building scalable MVPs

strategic thinking

passion for wine

Job description

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Co-Founder & Head of Technology – Vault (Equity Only)

Help us revolutionize the wine industry with AI + Blockchain

About Vault

Vault is a cutting-edge wine technology platform designed to modernize wine investment, discovery, and digital cellar management. We combine blockchain-backed traceability with AI-powered cellar tools to serve both:

• B2C – Wine enthusiasts seeking smarter, more transparent wine discovery and portfolio tracking
• B2B – Wineries, distributors, and importers looking for secure provenance tracking and next-gen sales tools

We’re building the future of how fine wine is bought, sold, stored, and experienced — and we’re looking for the right tech leader to join us at the ground floor.

The Role

We are seeking a Co-Founder & Head of Technology to own the tech vision and execution from day one. This is an equity-only position for someone ready to build something transformative alongside a founding team with deep wine industry and commercial expertise.

You will:

• Lead the development of our MVP / beta product — from concept to launch
• Architect and oversee AI-driven features for cellar management, wine discovery, and market analytics
• Integrate blockchain technology for secure provenance and transparency
• Build and manage the technical roadmap, stack, and development team (initially lean, scaling post-funding)
• Conduct detailed MVP cost analysis and advise on efficient scaling strategies
• Own the ongoing technology strategy, including product evolution, integrations, and security

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in AI development and blockchain applications (ideally in traceability, supply chain, or fintech contexts)
• Strong web platform development skills — able to guide front-end, back-end, and integrations
• Comfortable working in a startup environment — adaptable, resourceful, and hands-on
• Track record of building and launching scalable MVPs
• Strategic thinker who can balance innovation with practicality
• Passion for wine, luxury goods, or investment platforms is a big plus

What We Offer

• Co-Founder equity stake — significant ownership in the company you’ll help build
• Opportunity to shape the technology and product vision from the ground up
• Work with an experienced founding team with strong industry networks
• Potential to transition into a CTO role post-funding with competitive salary

This is not a job for someone looking for a paycheck today — it’s for someone who wants to build equity, own their impact, and create something that could redefine a global industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitality

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