Entrepreneur in Residence/CEO (Open Position) Maritime Ventures

Maritime Ventures Company Builder; Italia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founder equity

Venture-building support

Mentor network

Job summary

Maritime Ventures is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence who aspires to become CEO and co-founder of one of its emerging startups. You will drive the venture from concept to market, validate business models, and build a founding team while forging strategic partnerships with shipyards, owners, and technology partners.

The role requires a hands-on, execution-focused leader with 10+ years in software leadership, fundraising experience, and the willingness to relocate to Italy for on-site work in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development and technical leadership.
• Hands-on, execution-driven entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience in early-stage startups, venture building, or scale-ups.
• Ability to operate across strategy, product, and commercial execution.
• Exposure to fundraising processes and VC/investor-facing activities.
• Interest in industrial, maritime, or B2B technology-driven businesses.
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to Italy and work on-site (Genova or Trieste).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Startup experience

Fundraising

English fluency

Relocation to Italy

Job description

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.

We are continuously looking for Entrepreneurs in Residence who aspire to become CEO and co-founder of one of the startups emerging from Maritime Ventures’ venture building pipeline.

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

What We’re Looking For

Must-have:

• 10+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership roles
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, execution-driven attitude
• Experience in early-stage startups, venture building, or scale-up environments
• Ability to operate across strategy, product, and commercial execution
• Exposure to fundraising processes and VC/investor-facing activities
• Interest in industrial, maritime, or B2B technology-driven businesses
• Fluent in English; Italian is a plus
• Willingness to re-locate to Italy and work on-site (optional Genova or Trieste)

What’s In It for You

• 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 looking to found your next company, step into a CEO role, and build a startup with strong industrial roots and venture capital support, Maritime Ventures offers a unique platform to turn ambition into execution.

We review applications on a rolling basis and proactively match candidates with upcoming ventures.