CEO & Co-founder (Robotics Automation)

Red Sky

20d•Remote

About The Position

Red Sky is recruiting a CEO & Co-founder to co-build a newly established startup developing robotics automation solutions. This is a hands-on founder role focused on shaping the company’s product vision and business strategy, defining its market approach, developing its product offering, and establishing operational and organizational foundations with the founding team and investors. The role aims to turn robotics automation opportunities into a scalable product and growing business in an early-stage startup environment. The position offers significant influence over company direction and autonomy in product, strategy, and business development. The co-founder will build and lead a small team, establish processes and operational structures, oversee core business operations, and support financial planning. Cooperation is offered on a B2B basis, with remuneration of at least PLN 17,000 net plus VAT and an equity package in the co-created startup. Support is available from an experienced startup studio and capital group, along with access to industry experts and startup-building knowledge.

Requirements

At least 3 years of leadership experience in startups or technology companies.
At least 3 years of experience working with robotics technologies.
Proven experience building products, projects, or ventures from scratch.
Strong understanding of technology trends and business development strategies.
Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong drive to build and scale new ventures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-uncertainty startup environments.
Experience with project management and process design.
Fluency in spoken and written Polish and English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotics automation platforms or industrial automation.
Experience working with hardware and software products.
Background in deep tech or engineering-driven startups.
Experience collaborating with investors or participating in fundraising processes.

Responsibilities

Co-manage the company.
Define and execute the strategic vision for a robotics automation startup.
Shape and develop the company’s product offering in robotics and automation.
Identify market opportunities and align product strategy with customer needs.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Monitor robotics and automation trends to identify innovation opportunities.
Build and lead a small, high-performing team.
Create a culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and high execution standards.
Design internal processes and operational structures from scratch.
Oversee core business operations and support financial planning activities, including budgeting and forecasting.