Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Remote U.S. or Cambridge, Massachusetts

Betafeld is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its technical mission of driving sustainable innovation in agri-food supply chain.

About Betafeld:

Betafeld is a forward-thinking startup committed to revolutionizing the agricultural industry by upcycling farm-level food waste. Our innovative marketplace leverages cutting-edge technologies to create sustainable solutions that promote a circular economy while addressing pressing environmental challenges.

Job Description:

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s technological strategy and spearheading the development of innovative solutions to upcycle farm-level food waste. The primary responsibilities will include:

• Technology Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with Betafeld's mission and objectives.


• Product Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of Betafeld’s digital platform “MatLoop”, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency. Work with the co-founders to define current and future products and services.


• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, diversity, and continuous improvement.


• Engage with Customers : Meet with customers to understand their technical needs, and how the company can fulfil them.


• Engage with Investors : Create compelling presentations and materials that showcase Betafeld's technological innovation, scalability, and competitive advantages to potential investors. Prepare pitches and meet with investors to communicate the value proposition of Betafeld's technology and its potential for disruption in the market.


• Partnerships: Cultivate strategic partnerships with circular economy organizations, research institutions, and industry stakeholders to enhance Betafeld's technological capabilities and market positioning.


• Data Management: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to derive actionable insights and inform decision-making processes.


• Budget Management: Manage the invested budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating risks, and driving cost-efficiency initiatives.


• Innovation and Pivoting: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the agricultural and waste management sectors, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation, and recommending pivoting when necessary based on user-centered approaches.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At lease a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.


• Proven track record of leadership in technology strategy development and execution, preferably within the agricultural or waste management industries.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and meet project milestones and deadlines.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. This includes translating technical details into clear, compelling narratives that demonstrate the value and potential impact of Betafeld's technology on the market and investors' portfolios.


• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving positive change through technology.

Join us at Betafeld and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

Betafeld is an equal opportunity employer.