Joint Venture Managing Director (Founder-level role)

One Planet Studio About We are looking for a founder-type leader to build and lead a new joint venture deploying a proven cleantech solution in the built environment. This is a Managing Director role with co-founder-level responsibility and upside. You will take full ownership of developing the venture in your market — from commercial traction to team building — while building on an already validated, revenue-generating business model. The joint venture is developed in partnership with One Planet Studio and established technology partners, providing access to a proven solution, strategic support, and structured financing to enable deployment and growth. Your role is to translate this into a successful local business and establish a leading position in the market. Your Responsibilities You will have end-to-end ownership of the venture across commercial, operational, and strategic domains: Translate a proven international model into a scalable local business. Adapt the value proposition to market needs and customer feedback. Identify growth opportunities and expansion pathways. Build a strong and defensible market position. Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing local team. Define roles, KPIs, and performance management systems. Foster a culture of ownership, execution, and impact. Support and lead fundraising efforts with business angels, strategic investors, and partners. Develop financial models and multi-year business plans. Manage budgets, cash flow, and financial performance. Work closely with One Planet Studio and financial stakeholders. Operations Oversee day-to-day operations in the early stages. Build scalable processes and operational structures. Ensure high-quality delivery of products and services. Coordinate with technology and industrial partners. Legal & Governance Support the structuring of the joint venture. Oversee key contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners. Ensure compliance with local regulations. What You Bring We are looking for a builder with commercial drive — someone who combines entrepreneurial ownership with execution power. Experience 4–8+ years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or startup environments. Proven track record in building or scaling a business, unit, or market. Experience in B2B environments (cleantech, industrial, energy, mobility, construction, or related sectors is a strong plus). Experience with fundraising or investor interactions is a plus. Founder mindset – you take ownership, make decisions, and drive outcomes. Commercial instinct – you know how to generate revenue and close deals. Hands-on execution – you are pragmatic and get things done. Resilient and adaptable – you are comfortable operating in uncertainty. Strong communicator – able to engage customers, partners, and investors. Mission-driven – motivated to accelerate decarbonization of the built environment. Other Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus. Master’s degree or equivalent experience. What We Offer A unique opportunity to build and lead a company with strong backing: A co-founder-level role in a new joint venture. Access to a proven business model and international partners . Support from One Planet Studio in strategy, finance, and venture building. Access to a strong network of investors, industry leaders, and experts . Initial funding support and assistance in raising additional capital. Competitive compensation (mix of fixed + variable). Significant equity / stock options with clear upside potential. Interested? Apply by sending your CV and a short motivation to View email address on click.appcast.io , mentioning: “Joint Venture Managing Director Application” #J-18808-Ljbffr