CEO Founding Operator

Position: CEO (Founding Operator)

Location: Remote-first (Germany preferred)

Engagement: Full-time, flexible working model

Compensation: VSOP participation 2–5%, negotiable based on experience and contribution

Company language: German (primary), strong English required

Mission of the role

The CEO drives C-SAR’s vision into execution—transforming a near-complete MVP into a scalable, market-ready platform for community-based search and rescue. The role leads strategy, structure, and growth while preserving and advancing the product vision defined by the inventor.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the go-to-market and commercialization strategy
• Lead pilot programs with fire departments and SAR organizations
• Build and manage the core operational team (tech, product, partnerships)
• Secure funding and strategic partnerships
• Establish operational processes, KPIs, and compliance standards (incl. data privacy)
• Represent C-SAR externally with stakeholders, investors, and authorities
• Align product roadmap with mission priorities and real-world field requirements
• Ensure successful rollout from MVP to nationwide deployment and scaling

Required profile

• Proven leadership in startups or mission-critical digital products
• Experience in SaaS, emergency tech, gov-tech, or high-regulation environments
• Strong strategic and execution skills from zero-to-one and scaling phases
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and building structure rapidly
• Excellent communication in German; fluent English for partners and international scaling
• High accountability, resilience, and ability to operate in high-stakes contexts

Nice to have

• Network in public safety, fire services, civil protection, or SAR organizations
• Background in operations, crisis coordination, or field-driven product environments
• Experience with VSOP-led teams and non-founder-led leadership models

What this role offers

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact platform from launch phase
• Direct influence on product, organization, and market direction
• Close collaboration with the inventor as advisor (not operational)
• Equity-based upside through VSOP tied to measurable milestones

The CEO will take ownership of building C-SAR into a category-defining solution while carrying forward the original vision with operational leadership and strategic clarity.