Founders Associate For Climatetech B2b Saas Startup

Zürich, ZH, Switzerland

Job Description

\\n Who we are and where we come from

OPTIML is a fast-growing AI startup headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland that thrives to become \\xe2\\x80\\x9cThe trusted software provider for sustainable and profitable real estate portfolios\\xe2\\x80\\x9d.

OPTIML is building the next generation of software for intelligent cost and CO\\xe2\\x82\\x82-conscious investment decision support in the built environment/ real estate. We spun out of ETH Zurich in fall 2022 and raised our $1.6m pre-seed from top-notch US & EU funds: Innovation Endeavors (San Francisco \\xe2\\x80\\x93 fund of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt) and Planet A (Berlin).

Our ambition is to enable real estate owners/ investors to create transparency on their existing asset portfolio base, support investment decision-making and renovation planning, optimize their asset and portfolio management and anticipate long-term regulatory compliance.

Where we currently focus our efforts

We have been ramping up our team significantly from the original 2 founders to nearly 15 employees in Business, Tech and Product. Thus, we currently ramp-up the company, develop and roll-out the strategy and \\xe2\\x80\\x9cbackbone\\xe2\\x80\\x9d to accelerate exponential growth.

What we\\\'re looking for

We are seeking talented individuals who will be critical in making OPTIML a success. We believe in people who are driven by curiosity and are willing to learn. We look for entrepreneurial minds with a sense for pragmatic sustainability (i.e., drive change in real estate and create a meaningful impact for tackling of climate change), authenticity (i.e., value individuality, integrity, and one another), and ownership (e.g., be accountable, push beyond limits and go the extra mile).

Tasks
  • Support OPTIML\\xe2\\x80\\x99s Co-Founders in being their most effective selves and function as a valuable sparring partner (i.e., all aspects of developing a Climate Tech startup in B2B SaaS software right after Pre-seed closing)
  • Primary focus: Own and execute strategic projects with any possible scope or topic (e.g., business, sales and go-to-market, strategy and business development, fundraising and investor management, product growth, marketing and social media, etc.).
  • Secondary focus: Drive various day-to-day tasks and systematic ramp-up of the organization, such as (selection only): Sales (e.g., analyze leads, detail sales strategy), Marketing & PR (e.g., support C-Level communication, organize trade fairs), IR (e.g., prepare Board meetings), HR (e.g., manage applications and recruit team members), Finance & Accounting (e.g., plan budgets), Ops (e.g., identify opportunities for process optimization)
Requirements
  • You worked in a Top-Tier consultancy (MBB) for least 3-4 years (i.e., (Senior) Consultant) with broad project experience (e.g., strategy, sell/buy-side, operations)
  • You constantly push(ed) yourself towards extraordinary achievements (professionally and/ or in life)
  • You gained relevant experience in Net Zero/ Decarbonization, ClimateTech/Energy, Real Estate/ Buildings/ Construction and/or B2B SaaS / Software
  • You are passionate about making a meaningful impact towards tackling Climate Change
  • You are willing to take on a new challenge in a small, but fast-growing organization with a high degree of freedom and uncertainty
  • You are a pro-active, entrepreneurial personality with strong communication skills, who takes ownership, is not afraid of rolling-up sleeves and getting things done, always willing to go the extra mile
  • You are prepared to work independently for the first stretch and then be able to grow, mentor, and lead your team
  • You are a strong builder of trustful networks and effective relationships
  • You have an international mindset and cross-cultural management competencies
  • You are a team player, willing to deliver as part of a high-performance team (with diverse roles/ backgrounds), and passionate to celebrate milestones and success
  • You are fluent in both, English as well as German (French is a plus)
  • You are willing to work a relevant amount of time in Zurich (HQ) in the beginning, to visit clients in an increasingly growing footprint, but are also open to working remotely
  • Important: Please only apply if you have a valid working permit in Switzerland or the EU
Benefits
  • Ability to directly shape OPTIML and to successfully grow an early-stage organization \\xe2\\x80\\x9cfrom scratch\\xe2\\x80\\x9d (i.e., build the foundation of entrepreneurship)
  • Opportunity to grow into a leadership role, shape and grow your own team
  • Mentoring from experienced, top-tier C-Level team with +10 years experience in Real Estate, Net Zero/ Decarbonization, Strategy and Fundraising, outstanding academic (e.g., Stanford, ETH, INSEAD, RWTH) and business background (e.g., ex-BCG Partner)
  • Hybrid working style with presence in Zurich (HQ), future offices (e.g., Germany, UK), to shape a great team and office spirit, client visits, but also remotely with flexible hours
  • Attractive salary and financial upside via employee stock option plan
  • Additional insurance support e.g., 100% accident non-occupational accident insurance (UVG) covered (applicability subject to country of residence)
  • Learning and development budget of CHF 1k (conferences, certificates, etc.)
We look forward to your application!

OPTIML

OPTIML is the next generation of AI-based software for intelligent cost and CO2-conscious decision support for real estate asset management. The ETH Zurich Spin-off enables real estate owners to generate sustainable returns with their asset portfolio on the pathway to NetZero. The B2B SaaS creates data transparency on renovation needs, supports investment decision-making, optimizes asset and portfolio management, and anticipates regulatory compliance of the entire portfolio.

OPTIML is an end-to-end software platform harnessing the power of optimization to generate intelligent low cost and low carbon investment strategies for existing buildings. Real estate owners and consultants benefit from the novel data driven approaches scaled from the asset to portfolio level with increased productivity and accuracy for multi year planning.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1611774
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
  • Education
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