Co-Founder & COO for Climate Tech Scale-Up

ZCarbon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ZCarbon Innovations in the United States is seeking a Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder to partner with the founder and technical team to turn breakthrough lithium processing technology into a scalable, commercially successful business.

This hands-on startup leadership role spans strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and operations, requiring hands-on execution and the ability to move between finance, business development, and operations as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, financing, scaling, or commercializing early-stage hard tech/climate tech ventures.
• Ability to turn technology into investable opportunities and financeable projects.
• Proven track record in business development, pilots, and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Scale the Carbon-Negative Lithium Technology from pilot to commercial deployment.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategy for lithium refining and related tech.
• Build partnerships with lithium producers, DLE, mining and battery-material companies.
• Lead or substantially support institutional fundraising and investor relations.

Skills

Startup building

Capital formation

Commercialization

Lithium / minerals

Education

MBA or equivalent

BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Eng / Materials / Mechanical / Mining

Tools

CRM platforms

Fundraising tools

Job description

ZCarbon Innovations in the United States is seeking a Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder to partner with the founder and technical team to turn breakthrough lithium processing technology into a scalable, commercially successful business.

This hands-on startup leadership role spans strategy, fundraising, partnerships, and operations, requiring hands-on execution and the ability to move between finance, business development, and operations as the company scales.