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CEO-in-Residence - Industrial Operations Intelligence
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United States
Posted
30 days ago
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Mid Level
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CEO-in-Residence - Industrial Operations Intelligence
UP.Labs
Role Description If you've built and exited a successful industrial manufacturing, heavy machinery or data-driven company—and are eager to do it again—this is your moment to found something game-changing that includes structural advantages beyond the dreams of most startups. We're looking for a CEO to build and scale industrial software companies from day one, in partnership with our corporate partner, a leading heavy machinery and industrial manufacturing player. - A real industry problem with immediate, measurable value - A committed enterprise customer base - Flexibility to bring in your own Tier-1 investor - Full founder equity and support from the UP.Labs platform Qualifications - Founded or scaled a B2B SaaS or data platform, ideally with an industrial manufacturing or heavy machinery 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 Requirements - 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 deliver a cutting edge solution to the corporate partner - Raise capital, drive growth, and lead the company to exit Benefits - Enterprise traction from day one - Supported by a startup team, with a product already in incubation - Accelerated path to exit—targeting liquidity in 3–4 years - Founder-level equity - A competitive base salary and a meaningful ownership stake from day one - Work alongside institutional investors and top corporate LPs - Tap into product, engineering, legal, recruiting, and GTM support from the UP.Labs operating team Location Major metro preferred.
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