Founding CEO for a Logistics AI Scaleup — Equity & Growth

uplabs

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 450,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

UP.Labs is seeking a founding CEO to build and scale logistics software companies from day one, partnering with a leading corporate partner. You will set direction, recruit top teams, and own outcomes in a hands-on leadership role aimed at fast growth and a strategic exit.

You will translate logistics problems into scalable software, drive GTM with enterprise credibility, and shape partnerships with customers and investors as you guide the venture from inception toward a significant liquidity

Qualifications

  • Founded or scaled a B2B SaaS or data platform, ideally with manufacturing, logistics or supply chain focus.
  • Sold into or worked with complex enterprises (OEMs, distribution, or partner networks).
  • Built AI/ML-enabled platforms or have a sharp eye for building defensible data moats.
  • Closed enterprise customers and maintained long‑term commercial relationships.
  • Led a company through Series A+ or to a successful exit.
  • Built and inspired exceptional, diverse teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive strategy, operations, and execution—P&L, GTM, and beyond.
  • Recruit and lead a top‑tier team across engineering, product, and sales.
  • Translate complex supply chain and logistics problems into world‑class software.
  • Build deep partnerships with customers, particularly inside the corporate partner ecosystem.
  • Partner with UP.Labs product and venture teams to unlock value quickly and intentionally.
  • Raise capital, drive growth, and lead the company to exit.

Skills

B2B SaaS
Enterprise sales
AI/ML platforms
Team leadership
Fundraising / capital raise

Job description

UP.Labs is seeking a founding CEO to build and scale logistics software companies from day one, partnering with a leading corporate partner. You will set direction, recruit top teams, and own outcomes in a hands-on leadership role aimed at fast growth and a strategic exit.

You will translate logistics problems into scalable software, drive GTM with enterprise credibility, and shape partnerships with customers and investors as you guide the venture from inception toward a significant liquidity

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