We offer an extraordinary chance to spearhead the growth of a cutting-edge cybersecurity firm specializing in edge threat detection. This role is pivotal in guiding our early-stage company through to market launch and expansion. Our technology is groundbreaking and patented and comes with the assurance of substantial funding and the backing of a highly supportive venture capital firm.
In collaboration with the premier cyber laboratory in the USA, we have secured a licensing agreement for a suite of tools and software designed to tackle major challenges in Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity. Our aim is to serve sectors with vital infrastructure, ensuring their protection against the ever-present cyber threats.
As a key figure, you will liaise with our venture capital partners and important stakeholders to craft the product's roadmap, strategize market entry, and assemble a world-class team.
Responsibilities
- Craft and refine the company's vision, strategy, and objectives, aligning them with our mission.
- Recruit, guide, and retain a team of exceptional talent, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Spearhead product development through collaboration with technical specialists.
- Formulate and implement a comprehensive go-to-market strategy to establish our firm as a frontrunner in the OT cybersecurity arena.
- Secure additional funding from venture capital, strategic investors, and government initiatives.
- Build foundational relationships with initial clients, partners, and key players within the OT and cybersecurity sectors.
- Oversee the financial health of the company, promoting steady growth and profitability.
- Manage operations effectively, including profit & loss and cash flow responsibility.
- Provide regular updates to the venture capital partners and the Board on progress towards objectives.
- Influence strategic decisions across sales, marketing, operations, and finance departments.
Candidate Profile
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit with a solid history of scaling technology companies or teams, preferably within the cybersecurity or related fields.
- Has experience in software-based businesses, with a preference for those versed in cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), or industrial control systems (ICS).
- Shows a preference for candidates with fundraising experience or backgrounds in investor relations, corporate development, or sales.
- Exhibits exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities, capable of motivating and steering a team toward success.
- A strategic planner with the agility to implement plans and adapt swiftly in a fast-paced startup landscape.
- Possesses the resilience and determination to face challenges directly, with a readiness to put in the necessary effort when required.