Negotiable Salary
Invitro Capital
Irvine, CA, USA
Job Overview: We’re looking for exceptional future founders ready to build world-class companies from the ground up. As a founding CEO, you’ll work closely with our venture team to validate opportunities, build products, and launch high-growth startups—fast. This is a hands-on, execution-driven role for operators who want to co-create something transformative with deep resources and support behind them. Work Setup: On-site from Monday to Thursday; remote on Fridays. Key Responsibilities: Explore & Validate Opportunities. Partner with our team to identify whitespace opportunities, lead customer discovery, and rigorously pressure-test business models. Build from Zero. Own the MVP development process, lead early go-to-market execution, and drive toward product-market fit. Lead Like a Founder. Act as CEO from day one—defining strategy, recruiting key hires, and building a strong, values-driven culture. Fundraise with Support. Collaborate on your investor narrative, pitch materials, and fundraising strategy—with our team behind you every step of the way. Accelerate with In-House Experts. Access top-tier talent across product, engineering, GTM, legal, and finance to move faster and smarter than a traditional startup. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Startup or Operator Experience. 10+ years in early-stage ventures, founder-led companies, or high-growth environments. Builder’s DNA. Relentlessly resourceful, resilient, and obsessed with execution. Strategic Mindset. Strong ability to interpret signals from the market and turn insight into action. Clear Communicator. Excellent verbal and written communication; able to align and inspire diverse stakeholders. Action-Oriented. You move fast, make decisions with limited data, and build momentum quickly. Preferred Qualifications: 0→1 or Pre-Seed Experience. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and structuring chaos into opportunity. Functional Depth. Background in product, growth, engineering, or sales. Bonus if you've owned a P&L. Sector Interest. Deep curiosity about AI, industrial automation, robotics, or vertical SaaS. Leadership Experience. Proven ability to recruit, motivate, and lead high-performing teams. Benefits Why Join Invitro Capital? Launch with Confidence. You don’t need a pitch deck—you need the right partner. We build with you from the ground up. Accelerated Timeline. What normally takes 3–4 years, we help you achieve in just 12 months—from validation to fundraising. Deep Operational Support. Focus on your vision while we handle HR, finance, legal, and ops. World-Class Execution Team. Immediate access to top-tier talent across disciplines to help you scale. Founder-Level Rewards. Generous equity with milestone-based compensation aligned to company growth and fundraising success.