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Contoro Robotics · 5 months ago

Director of Business Operations and Strategy

Contoro Robotics is a fast-growing startup focused on revolutionizing warehouse automation through advanced robotic solutions. The Director of Business Operations and Strategy will play a critical role in shaping the financial and operational backbone of the company, overseeing key processes and managing investor relations during a high-growth phase.

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Responsibilities

Oversee key operational processes to ensure alignment between strategic priorities, financial plans, and execution
Partner with engineering, product, and deployment teams to align financial realities with roadmap execution
Improve internal workflows and reporting systems to boost efficiency and accountability
Assist the CEO in daily company operations and long-term planning
Own the investor relationship management and manage outreach and follow-ups with existing and potential investors
Join CEO in fundraising meetings and support with follow-up communications
Prepare and organize due diligence materials for financing rounds
Lead or support negotiations with partners and customers
Draft and review commercial contracts with an eye for long-term financial sustainability
Design pricing strategies and revenue models for enterprise deployments

Qualification

Startup operations experienceVenture fundraising experienceFinancial modeling skillsFinancing instrumentsFinancial statements knowledgeHigh integrityExperience in hardwareExperience in roboticsExperience in logisticsEquivalentCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsReliabilityHands-on mindset

Required

Must be able to work on-site in Austin, TX office
5+ years of experience either as a startup operator or venture investor
Direct involvement in at 2+ startup funding rounds
Proven engagement with 50+ investors
Deep understanding of startup financing instruments (SAFEs, convertible notes, preferred equity, etc.) and cap table management
Strong grasp of financial statements and accounting principles
Ability to build and present financial models from scratch, including revenue forecasts, burn rate, runway analysis, and investor reporting
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the company in high-stakes external meetings
High integrity, reliability, and a hands-on, get-things-done mindset

Preferred

Experience as a founder, finance lead, or early employee at a venture-backed startup
Prior experience in hardware, robotics, logistics, or deep-tech industries
MBA or equivalent experience in finance, strategy, or operations

Company

Contoro Robotics

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Contoro Robotics combines AI and human intelligence with teleoperation.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$22M
Key Investors
Doosan InvestmentSV Investment CorpVillage Global
2025-03-20Series A· $13.5M
2023-06-07Seed· $7.2M
2022-01-01Pre Seed· $1.3M
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