**Location: **Remote (CET working hours) **Reports to: **CEO **Works closely with: **CTO, CFO, Head of HR, Department Heads **Role Mission** The COO ensures that Prop Firm Match’s strategy is translated into consistent, scalable, and measurable execution across all operational functions, enabling revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and internal efficiency - without slowing down innovation or ownership culture. The COO acts as the company’s execution architect and operational partner to C-level leaders, removing friction between teams, strengthening delivery systems, and building scalable operating models that support rapid growth. **Top 3 Performance Objectives** *1. Build a scalable operating model that enables fast, reliable execution (first 90 days → later on)* ▸ Map, standardize, and optimize core workflows across Operations, Customer Support, Delivery, and Internal Systems ▸ Clarify ownership, escalation paths, and decision rights across operational functions ▸ Establish consistent operating rhythms (planning, execution tracking, reviews) ▸ Reduce execution bottlenecks and dependency on founders for day-to-day delivery Success looks like: Workflows are clear, owned, documented, and measurable; teams execute with less friction and fewer delays. *2. Align cross-functional execution with company strategy and performance systems (within 3–4 months)* ▸ Partner with CEO, CTO, CFO, and HR to translate company strategy into departmental execution priorities ▸ Support rollout of company-wide KPI / OKR frameworks and execution dashboards ▸ Ensure operational metrics reflect real business outcomes, not just activity ▸ Embed accountability through quarterly planning, progress reviews, and corrective action loops Success looks like: All departments execute against aligned priorities, leadership has visibility into performance, and course correction happens early. *3. Strengthen service delivery, customer experience, and leadership capacity to support growth (later on)* ▸ Improve operational readiness of Customer Support and Delivery teams for increasing volume and complexity ▸ Implement service quality standards, feedback loops, and continuous improvement processes ▸ Coach department heads on execution discipline, prioritization, and operational leadership ▸ Build scalable management practices that reduce chaos while preserving autonomy Success looks like: Customer experience improves, teams scale without performance drops, and leaders operate with stronger execution maturity. **Success Indicators** ▸ Scalable operating model adopted across operational teams ▸ Clear execution cadence across departments ▸ Improved service and support KPIs ▸ Faster project delivery and fewer cross-team blockers ▸ Reduced dependency on founders for operational problem-solving ▸ Positive leadership feedback on execution reliability and clarity.

Role Description Join us to build a new venture eliminating off-target toxicity from agrochemicals by scaling next generation herbicides and weed control. We’re seeking an experienced entrepreneur to found and spin out a company with us focused on targeted, durable weed control without off-target ecological or human health impacts. The role is full-time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin-out (circa end of Q4 2026), location TBD. We are looking for future Founders: entrepreneurially-minded individuals with deep technical and commercial domain expertise, who are eager to solve urgent unmet challenges through venture building. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of agtech, leading a company solving challenges in off-target toxicity from herbicides. You will join DSV’s venture creation programme as a Co-founder-in-Residence and work closely with the DSV and Grantham Foundation teams to spin out the new company. During the programme you will refine, improve and complement existing scoping work on: - The technical thesis for weed control that is scalable, durable and effective without off-target effects (neglect and technical tractability); - Commercial neglect (IP strategy, differentiation, competition); - Value proposition (market, value capture, techno-economics); - Regulatory strategy & positioning; - Fundraising strategy & pitching; - Optimising company strategy for the most rapid and derisked path to Series A. Preparation for Investment Committee (IC) will involve fulfilling our investment criteria, recruiting advisory and co-founding team members, and parallel fundraising for additional expansion funds. Assuming success at IC, you will receive pre-seed investment from DSV and Grantham Foundation, and spinout the company by the end of Q4 2026. You and your co-founders will own a significant stake in the business and continue receiving support post-spinout. Qualifications - Highly motivated by unsolved challenges in weed control. - Impact driven, take the initiative, and think from a first principles perspective. - Clear entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, demonstrated through impactful innovation. - Collaborative nature, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Requirements - Previous Founder experience. - Previous C-suite experience. - Previous fundraising experience (from VCs). - Commercial/BD expertise (licensing, partnering, collaborations). - Strong track record of building and leading successful teams. Benefits - Initial £250k (~$340k / €290k) investment governed by our Investment Committee. - Minimum guaranteed income of £4,166 per month (fixed), paid to each Founder as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and pre-seed investment is secured. - Continuous support post spin-out, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment and team-building. - Access to DSV and Grantham Foundation's extensive network. - Ownership of the majority equity stake in the company.

• We are looking for a COO / Growth Operator - a rare, high-calibre operator who can both execute at a specialist level and zoom out to lead the business strategically. • You will be responsible for running day-to-day operations, driving company growth, building systems and SOPs, and holding teams accountable to KPIs as we scale. • You will work closely with the founder and leadership team to ensure executional excellence across marketing, product, sales, and coaching. • This role is designed for someone who can step into any department if needed, whether that be stepping in as a Head of Product, Sales Manager, Marketing Director, or another leadership role as the company grows, you will have the versatility and wide picture view to step in and optimise any department required. • This is not a passive oversight role. This is for a true operator who leads by doing, sets the standard, and multiplies output across the organization.

• Managing all operational processes, coordination of all trainings, projects, and team • Translating the Founder’s vision and ideas into clear execution plans • Overseeing timelines, delivery, and quality across all initiatives • Structuring and digitizing operations (Notion / Trello / CRM) • Coordinating educational programs, online courses, mentoring programs, and live events • Managing launches, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration • Solving 80% of operational issues independently and escalating only key decisions • Bringing structure, clarity, and execution discipline to the business