UP.Labs · 1 month ago
CEO - Retail Marketing Platform
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveUP.Labs is a retail technology company seeking a CEO to scale its operations during a hyper-growth phase. The CEO will be responsible for driving revenue growth, establishing operational discipline, and preparing the company for a Series A raise while leading a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
Own the vision, product direction, P&L, and culture
Drive the company from early revenue toward $5M+ ARR and beyond
Sharpen the strategic narrative and ensure the entire organization is aligned
Build the operating rhythm and metrics that support disciplined, predictable growth
Expand enterprise relationships and open new verticals
Establish a scalable, repeatable commercial motion across direct and partner channels
Position the company clearly and defensively in a crowded, fast-moving market
Prepare the company for a Series A raise within the next 12–18 months, including traction milestones, financial readiness, narrative development, and investor targeting
Lead the fundraising process end-to-end: positioning, pitch materials, data room preparation, investor pipeline management, and closing
Establish the financial and operational discipline required for institutional due diligence
Optimize the org structure for speed, accountability, and capital efficiency
Strengthen margins, product velocity, and the connection between experimentation and customer outcomes
Partner closely with UP.Labs on milestones, strategy, and resourcing
Qualification
Required
Experience as CEO, GM, President, COO, or a senior operator in retail marketing tech, eCommerce, AI/ML platforms, or consumer data/analytics
A track record of scaling a business from early revenue into $10M+ ARR or leading through an intense growth phase
Ability to win in noisy, competitive markets and create clear differentiation
History of building and leading high-performing teams across product, engineering, operations, and GTM
Experience navigating enterprise sales cycles and multi-stakeholder relationships
Comfort operating in venture-backed or growth-equity-backed environments
Bias toward decisive, fast, high-quality execution in ambiguous situations
Benefits
Founder-level compensation and equity in a business poised for breakout growth
Company
UP.Labs
UP.Labs is a first-of-its-kind venture lab unlocking the future of transportation and mobility.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
André Rabold
Head of Engineering & Venture CTO
Keith Rives
CTO, Stealth Retail Data Science Startup
Recent News
2026-01-11
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