Entrepreneur in Residence / CEO for BOMARINO

Maritime Ventures; Trieste/Trst; In loco; Riservato; Tempo pieno

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A cutting-edge maritime start-up is seeking a CEO/Entrepreneur in Residence to lead BOMARINO, a smart vessel assistant. The role involves driving product development, customer acquisition, and leading a founding team. Ideal candidates will have a strong entrepreneurial mindset, substantial experience in early-stage start-ups, and fluency in English and Italian. This opportunity includes founder-level equity and extensive support from industry partners.

Servizi

Founder-level equity

Access to strategic partners

Venture-building support

Competenze

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on attitude.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Drive the venture from early-stage product development to successful go-to-market execution.
• Validate the business model and lead customer acquisition efforts.
• Build and lead a high-performing founding team.

Conoscenze

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fundraising experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Maritime domain knowledge

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About Maritime Ventures

Maritime Ventures is a venture builder supported by CDP Venture Capital, together with leading industrial, financial, and innovation players from Italy and Germany. Our mission is to launch 10 high-impact startups to drive the digital and sustainable transformation of the maritime industry.

Backed by key partners like Fincantieri, PSA Italy and Intesa Sanpaolo, among others, we provide a unique ecosystem where experienced founders, technologists, and operators collaborate to turn bold ideas into scalable companies.

About BOMARINO

BOMARINO is one of the flagship ventures born within Maritime Ventures. It is a smart vessel assistant that centralizes all technical, operational, and maintenance data of a boat or yacht – turning disorganized documentation and fragmented support into a seamless, AI-powered experience.

By connecting shipyards, owners, and service providers, BOMARINO helps users manage their vessel’s lifecycle with predictive maintenance, real-time insights, and access to trusted suppliers and technicians. The platform is designed for both B2B and B2B2C markets, with early validation from potential users in the leisure and small-commercial boating segments.

BOMARINO is currently in product development with strong traction and backing, and we are now looking for a CEO/Entrepreneur in Residence to lead the venture into the next phase of growth.

Tasks

As Entrepreneur in Residence & CEO, you will:

• Drive the venture from early-stage product development to successful go-to-market execution
• Validate the business model and lead the first customer acquisition efforts
• Build and lead a high-performing founding team
• Manage relationships with shipyards, owners, and tech/service partners
• Collaborate with venture building experts to develop financial models, pitch decks, and fundraising strategies
• Raise the remaining part of the seed round (50% already committed)
• Represent the company to investors and key ecosystem stakeholders

Requirements

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on attitude
• Experience in early-stage start-ups, ideally as a founder or first hire
• Proven ability to raise funds from angel investors and VCs, and to craft compelling, investor-ready narratives
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Deep domain exposure to maritime, boating, and/or vessel maintenance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Fluency in English and Italian
• Willingness to re-locate to Italy and work on-site (optional Genova or Trieste)

Benefits

• Founder-level equity in a validated, high-potential venture
• Access to Maritime Ventures’ entire ecosystem of strategic partners, industry mentors, and investors
• The opportunity to lead a start-up that is transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology
• Hands-on venture building support from Bridgemaker and Cariplo Factory
• Direct collaboration with CDP Venture Capital and major maritime industry players
• A chance to shape the future of intelligent boating and lifecycle management

If you are ready to launch and lead a venture that could redefine digital operations in the maritime world, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s build BOMARINO together.