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UnusualUnusualUnited States

Chief Executive Officer

Lead a stealth enterprise software startup as CEO: set vision, drive growth, build leadership team, manage fundraising and investor relations. Requires 15+ years executive experience and proven scaling track record.

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On-site15+ YOEExecutive Leadership

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and long-term strategy
  • Drive overall business growth, profitability, and market expansion
  • Build, lead, and mentor the executive leadership team (CTO, VP Product, VP Sales, etc.)
  • Make high-level strategic decisions on operations, investments, and partnerships
  • Represent the company to investors, board members, customers, and external stakeholders
  • Lead fundraising efforts, investor relations, and capital allocation
  • Ensure organizational alignment across all functions
  • Establish company culture, values, and leadership principles
  • Monitor performance metrics and ensure execution against goals
  • Identify new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage

Requirements

  • 15+ years of leadership experience, with prior executive-level roles
  • Proven track record of scaling a company or business unit
  • Strong business acumen across product, technology, and go-to-market functions
  • Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams
  • Exceptional communication, decision-making, and leadership skills

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience as a CEO or Founder
  • Experience in high-growth or startup environments
  • Background in SaaS, AI/ML, or technology-driven companies
  • MBA or advanced business/technical degree

Skills

FundraisingInvestor RelationsBoard ManagementExecutive LeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentSaaSAI/MLStartup Scaling

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