CEO & Venture Founder - Stockholm (Remote)
This opportunity gives experienced entrepreneurial talent the chance to lead and scale a newly launched AI SaaS venture with funding, early customer validation, and operational support already in place. Instead of building alone, the CEO/co-founder joins with access to experienced operators, infrastructure, and startup capital from day one.
Our client provides the foundation needed to launch and scale a high-growth company from day one. The team behind the venture has successfully launched and scaled multiple companies, with several reaching profitability within their first year.
Our client partners with a limited number of founders and commits significant time, capital, and operational resources to each new venture. The team values speed, ownership, accountability, and clear decision-making. They are looking for ambitious individuals with the drive and resilience to build and scale quickly.
As CEO, you’ll work closely with experienced operators across product, tech, design, GTM, legal, and fundraising while having the autonomy to shape and lead the business.
Who the Client Is Looking For
Our client typically partners with founders who fit one of the following profiles:
Commercial Growth Operator
Strong background in sales, growth, or go-to-market execution
Experience scaling revenue, teams, or acquisition funnels
Excited about building and leading a company from scratch
Strategy & Consulting Background
Experience from top-tier consulting or strategy environments
Motivated by ownership and execution rather than advisory work
Comfortable operating in fast-moving and ambiguous environments
Technical Founder / Product Builder
Experienced developer or product-focused builder with hands-on startup experience
Able to rapidly turn ideas into products and MVPs
Strong confidence in solving complex problems and building scalable solutions
Interested in stepping into a leadership and commercial role with operational support behind you
Responsibilities
As CEO & co-founder, you will take ownership of building and scaling a newly launched venture. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the company’s product strategy, go-to-market execution, hiring, and growth initiatives
Working closely with the client’s operational team across sales, marketing, finance, legal, and technology
Driving the business from early-stage validation to funding, profitability, and long-term scale
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
Operate as the CEO of a newly established company
Work directly with customers to validate market needs and continuously improve the product
Collaborate with internal teams and other portfolio companies to accelerate execution and growth
Build and recruit the initial core team
Define priorities, set ambitious goals, and create momentum quickly
Experience & Qualifications
The ideal candidate has previously built or scaled something meaningful — whether that’s a product, business, commercial pipeline, or high-performing team.
You are comfortable operating in fast-moving environments, making decisions with limited information, and taking full ownership of your work and results.
The client is looking for candidates who align with one of the core founder profiles:
Commercial / Growth-focused
Strategy / Consulting background
Technical / Product-oriented
Most importantly, you have a strong execution mindset and a proven ability to turn ideas into action.
Personal Qualities
To succeed in this role, you likely have:
A strong entrepreneurial drive
A hands-on and proactive approach
Strategic thinking combined with execution capability
Strong communication and leadership skills
The ability to learn quickly and adapt fast
A genuine ambition to build and own something long term — not just join another company
Compensation & Growth Opportunity
Significant founder equity from day one (30%)
Competitive base salary from the start
Access to a full operational support structure across key business areas
Introductions to relevant partners, networks, and potential investors
A high-impact leadership opportunity with the autonomy of a startup and the backing of an experienced venture team
The chance to build within a proven venture model with multiple successful company launches and growth stories
Application & Start Date:
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent Position
Location: Stockholm/Remote
Application Deadline: ASAP
Contact Person: 0790 062 711
Selections and interviews are ongoing!
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