CEO / Co-founder (B2B Automation / AI Agents)

About the role

We are looking for a CEO / Co-founder to lead the creation of a new AI-driven startup focused on automation and AI agents for B2B environments. This is a hands-on founder role, not a corporate management position. You will be responsible for shaping the opportunity space, validating the problem, defining the product direction, and building the company from zero together with the venture-building team. Rather than joining an existing product, your mission is to discover and build a scalable B2B solution leveraging AI agents and automation technologies, turning validated market problems into a fast-growing startup. As CEO / Co-founder, you will combine strategic leadership, product thinking, and business development in an early-stage, high-uncertainty environment.

Your responsibilities

• Co-creating and leading the new startup
• Defining and validating the market opportunity within the B2B automation / AI agents space
• Crafting the long-term vision and strategy of the company
• Driving problem discovery and validation with potential customers
• Shaping the product concept and defining the MVP
• Leading the product development process in collaboration with engineering and AI teams
• Designing the go-to-market strategy and initial sales approach
• Stimulating revenue growth through sales strategies, partnerships, and market expansion
• Building and leading a high-performing founding team
• Monitoring technological and market trends related to AI, automation, and enterprise software
• Managing the operational and financial aspects of the company
• Representing the startup in discussions with investors and ecosystem partners

Who we are looking for (Must-have)

• At least 5-7+ years of proven track record of leadership experience in a startup environment
• At least 3+ years of experience working with IT implementations or technology projects in large organizations
• Experience building projects, products, or startups from scratch
• Strong understanding of current technology and AI trends
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership attitude
• Proven ability to identify market opportunities and translate them into product or business ideas
• Strong networking and business development capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, early-stage environments
• Knowledge of project management and process design
• C1+ level of spoken and written English
• C1+ level of spoken and written Polish

Nice to have

• Experience working with AI or implementing AI-based solutions
• Experience in enterprise software, automation, or digital transformation projects
• Experience collaborating with technical teams building data or AI products
• Previous involvement in startup scaling or venture building environments

What we offer

• CEO / Co-founder role with full ownership of building the startup
• Opportunity to build a company from scratch within a proven venture-building model
• Support from an experienced startup studio with over 18 years of experience
• Access to the knowledge and network of the Red Sky and Tar Heel Capital ecosystem
• Cooperation with an experienced start-up studio (20+ years of experience)
• Remuneration - at least PLN 17,000 Net B2B + VAT
• A package of shares in the co-created start-up
• Fast pace, short feedback loop and real impact on scale

Recruitment process

• Interview with HR
• Business / opportunity case
• Interview with the Investor
• Pre-workshop meeting (Head of MVP & Investor)
• Workshops
• Agreeing on the terms of cooperation (remuneration + shares)