CEO (robotics industry / remote / equity to start)

Riderflex LLC; Johnstown (CO); Remote; USD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An innovative robotics startup is looking for a Founding CEO to join as an equity partner. This remote role involves leading customer acquisition, driving strategic partnerships, and shaping the company's growth from the ground up. The ideal candidate should have proven startup experience and executive leadership skills. Join us, take the helm, and help us keep robots running for customers everywhere.

Benefits

Equity ownership

Deferred compensation plan

Bonus incentives tied to fundraising milestones

Qualifications

• A track record of taking a startup from an idea to launch.
• C-suite experience (CEO, COO, President) with business strategy skills.
• Background in professional services, home services, or robotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s overall growth strategy.
• Lead early customer acquisition and fundraising initiatives.
• Build brand awareness and forge strategic partnerships.

Skills

Proven Startup Experience

Executive Leadership

Domain Insight

Sales & Fundraising Savvy

Passion with Practicality

Remote Hustle

Job description

Lead the Future of Robot Maintenance – Founding CEO at Robo Reliance (Remote, US)

Are you a visionary and hands-on leader ready to build a company from the ground up? Robo Reliance – a pre-revenue robotics startup – is seeking a founding Chief Executive Officer to join as an equity partner and drive our growth. This is a remote U.S. role offering equity ownership from day one, a deferred compensation plan, and bonus incentives tied to successful fundraising milestones. It’s a rare opportunity to shape a high-potential company at its inception in a massive, untapped market.

About Robo Reliance

We Keep Robots Running. That’s our tagline and our promise. Robo Reliance provides maintenance and repair services for robots, ensuring they’re always ready to help when needed. Our mission is to deliver reliable, high-quality robot maintenance solutions that maximize performance and ensure uptime for our clients. We’re building for scalable growth with a nationwide network of certified technicians, positioning Robo Reliance to become the go-to partner for keeping household and commercial robots online and productive.

Key Responsibilities

As our founding CEO, you will wear many hats and lead by example. You will be expected to:

• Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the company’s overall growth strategy from day one, charting the path from zero to scale.
• Customer & Capital: Lead early customer acquisition efforts and spearhead initial fundraising initiatives to build revenue traction and secure investment.
• Brand & Partnerships: Build brand awareness and forge strategic partnerships to expand our reach and credibility in the market.
• Operations & Team: Drive the operational setup – establish processes, recruit the early team, and manage key vendors – to create a strong foundation for growth.
• Scaling Up: Prepare the company for future funding rounds and scale operations for national expansion and success.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial leader who can think big yet execute pragmatically. The ideal candidate has:

• Proven Startup Experience: A track record of taking a startup from an idea to launch (you’ve built things from scratch before).
• Executive Leadership: C-suite experience (CEO, COO, President) with the ability to drive business strategy and inspire a team.
• Domain Insight: Background in professional services, home services, or robotics is a strong plus – you understand our playing field.
• Sales & Fundraising Savvy: Strong sales, business development, and fundraising skills; you can close deals and convince investors.
• Passion with Practicality: A passion for robotics and automation paired with a hands-on, no-job-too-small approach to business.
• Remote Hustle: The self-driven mentality to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment, using direct communication and timely decisions to keep the team aligned.

Our Values & Culture

At Robo Reliance, our culture is defined by core values that guide everything we do: Think Like the Customer, Direct Communication, Fast Response, Timely Decisions, No Drama, Reputation Is Everything, and Adapt and Pivot When Needed. We live by these principles and expect our CEO to champion them. That means staying customer-focused, communicating honestly, moving fast without drama, and always upholding our reputation while adapting to change. If these values resonate with you, you’ll fit right in.

Why Join Us?

Joining Robo Reliance as CEO means joining as a co-founder. You’ll have a significant equity stake and the chance to shape the direction and culture of a company poised to disrupt a burgeoning industry. This role offers the freedom to make impactful decisions and the excitement of working on the frontier of robotics maintenance. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team with industry know-how, and together you’ll execute a vision to capture early market share and build the go-to brand for reliable robotics maintenance.

Ready to lead from the front? If you’re excited by the challenge of turning a bold vision into a thriving business, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to take the helm and make your mark – join us at Robo Reliance and let’s keep robots running for customers everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Robo Reliance is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.