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Stealth Startup

Co-Founder and CTO

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

He is now at Singularity University. - our Chief Hustler is a hacker, noise maker and community ... startup blogs. Responsibilities: Define, design and build secure, reliable, large-scale, high ...

Stealth Startup

Co-Founder and CTO

San Francisco, CA · On-site

He is now at Singularity University. - our Chief Hustler is a hacker, noise maker and community ... startup blogs. Responsibilities: * Define, design and build secure, reliable, large-scale, high ...

Startup Talents

Hands-on CTO

Manhattan, NY · On-site

This is not an advisory CTO role but one of a hands‑on technical leader who can build the product ... Startup or high‑growth company exposure. * Hands‑on technical credibility. * Ability to lead ...

Initio Capital

Startup Consultant

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$200K - $250K/yr

Fractional CRO/COO/CFO/CTO/CMO * Product leaders, engineers, or technical founders * Former startup or VC operators * Consultants specializing in GTM, recruiting, ops, or finance What You Bring * 5+ ...

Silicon Beach Startup

Battalion Chief

Buford, WY · On-site

The Battalion Chief plays a critical leadership role overseeing a small team of 5-10 members across ... Leadership training or relevant coursework Company Description Silicon Beach Startup builds ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for startup chief in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Chief Executive Officer - Stealth Startup

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Unusual Ventures
Finance and Insurance • 11 - 50 employees
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Overview

Unusual Ventures are seeking a strategic, visionary, and execution-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a portfolio company’s overall direction, growth, and success. The CEO will be responsible for setting the vision, driving business performance, building a strong leadership team, and ensuring long‑term value creation.

About Unusual Ventures:

We lead pre‑seed to Series A investments in enterprise software startups, with a focus on supporting founders as they journey from insight to product market fit. Our expert team of operators work alongside our founders on everything from positioning to recruiting to sales, leveraging decades of practical experience to improve your odds of success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and long‑term strategy
  • Drive overall business growth, profitability, and market expansion
  • Build, lead, and mentor the executive leadership team (CTO, VP Product, VP Sales, etc.)
  • Make high‑level strategic decisions on operations, investments, and partnerships
  • Represent the company to investors, board members, customers, and external stakeholders
  • Lead fundraising efforts, investor relations, and capital allocation
  • Ensure organizational alignment across all functions
  • Establish company culture, values, and leadership principles
  • Monitor performance metrics and ensure execution against goals
  • Identify new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
Requirements
  • 15+ years of leadership experience, with prior executive‑level roles
  • Proven track record of scaling a company or business unit
  • Strong business acumen across product, technology, and go‑to‑market functions
  • Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead high‑performing teams
  • Exceptional communication, decision‑making, and leadership skills
Nice to Have
  • Prior experience as a CEO or Founder
  • Experience in high‑growth or startup environments
  • Background in SaaS, AI/ML, or technology‑driven companies
  • MBA or advanced business/technical degree
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