Chief Executive Officer

About the Company

Supported by a team with exceptional backgrounds from companies like Meta, Nvidia, Amazon, and Datadog, this enterprise software business has moved beyond its initial validation phase. The company offers a rare chance to lead a genuine platform solution and shape its product vision and commercial direction at an early stage.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

• Annual base salary ranging from $400,000 to $650,000 plus performance-related bonuses
• Ownership through a significant equity stake
• Hybrid work model with three days onsite at Palo Alto

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the transition from early product-market fit to a scalable enterprise software company
• Define and own the product vision to ensure alignment with authentic customer needs and market trends
• Integrate product development with go-to-market strategies, articulating complex technologies into compelling commercial offers
• Lead and personally close strategic enterprise sales engagements with flagship clients
• Design and implement a reliable go-to-market plan that establishes predictable enterprise revenue streams
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize development based on customer insights
• Recruit and lead high-performing teams in Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market functions
• Engage partner investors and the Board on strategic decisions, fundraising, and long-term growth plans
• Cultivate a company culture focused on product excellence, customer obsession, and effective commercial execution

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a CEO, Founder, General Manager, or senior executive in AI, enterprise software, or SaaS sectors
• Strong expertise in product leadership, including building products from concept through market fit and commercial success
• Experience in customer-facing roles and sales leadership managing complex enterprise sales cycles
• Deep understanding of enterprise software product strategy, scaling, and go-to-market execution
• Capability to translate advanced technical platforms into tangible business outcomes with measurable customer value
• Strong commercial acumen with skills in market positioning, pipeline development, and driving revenue growth
• Credibility working with engineering teams while maintaining focus on customer and business priorities
• Experience collaborating with Boards, investors, and executive stakeholders
• Passion for artificial intelligence and insight into enterprise adoption of cutting-edge technologies

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI platforms, developer tools, or enterprise workflow software
• History of selling to Fortune 500 companies or in regulated sectors
• Background in venture-backed startups, especially early-stage or rapid growth environments
• Previous founder or founding executive experience

Why Join?

This company is not just another AI tool provider; it is developing a foundational enterprise platform that reveals the true nature of organizational work, improving productivity, streamlining operations, and accelerating AI integration. With strong technical roots, initial enterprise validation, and a sizable market opportunity, it offers a singular chance to lead at the forefront of the next wave of enterprise software innovation.