Director of Operations- Build Program

Overview Ultranative is seeking a Top-1% operator – the kind who\'s built and scaled in chaos and turns ambiguity into advantage – to serve as Director of Operations for Ultranative’s Build Program. The Build Program is the engine that ideates, incubates, and launches high-impact companies in health, food & agriculture, sustainability, mental health, and transformative technology. Backed by a network of world-class partners and investors, we\'re not just building companies – we\'re reshaping health and sustainability at scale. As Director of Operations, you’ll own mission-critical projects end-to-end and work hand-in-hand with our CEO and founding team. If you’re ready to move at warp speed to build businesses that meaningfully improve human and planetary health, read on. Role Scorecard The Mission: Deliver predictable execution velocity across Ultranative’s incubation portfolio by owning timelines, ops infrastructure, AI-enabled workflows, partner pipelines, and ecosystem activations. Core Competencies (Must-Have, Not “Nice”-to-Have): Extreme Ownership. Doesn’t forward problems; closes loops; anticipates next three steps. Operational Excellence. Schedules, clears blockers, and enforces deadlines with tact and firmness. Partner Pipeline. CRM, contract management and development, stakeholder engagement. AI Automation Fluency. Builds automation stack, documents it, trains team, and tracks savings. Social Capital Stewardship. Handles partners, investors, and philanthropists without posture or ego. Neutral Ego. Executes without title ambition; durable in the operator role. What You'll Do Strategic Execution & Operations Work with the CEO and founding team to deliver on-time launches and 20-30% efficiency gains through optimized processes Drive timelines, milestones, and cross-functional coordination to hit aggressive launch and growth targets Partner with the CEO to shape vision, strategy, fundraising materials, and governance for new ventures Anticipate and mitigate roadblocks, ensuring 95%+ milestone hit rate Systems, Automation & Special Projects Design and implement AI-powered workflows (Lindy.AI, Zapier, Claude, etc.) across Google Workspace, Notion, Airtable, Slack, and CRM tools Own internal operating cadence, OKRs, and resource allocation across shared services (marketing, finance, legal, ops) Lead high-leverage special projects that span the entire platform Community & Ecosystem Building Build relationships with corporate partners, foundations, government agencies, pilots, and distribution channels Own demo days, investor weeks, vertical summits, dinners, and brand activations from concept to execution Grow Ultranative’s audience of founders, scientists, operators, and creators through events and content Market Intelligence & Opportunity Validation Run rapid, high-signal opportunity scans and customer validation in our core verticals Produce competitive landscapes, moat analyses, regulatory/tailwind mapping, and quarterly sector briefs Support the structuring and legal formation of new companies Who You Are 4–8 years of operating or investing experience at top-tier startups, VC/PE firms, consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG), or investment banking Proven operator in 0→1 and 1→10 environments — you\'ve built processes, hit deadlines, and shipped in chaos Hands-on builder of AI-automated systems (e.g., integrated Claude for decision support) Exceptional written and verbal communicator — comfortable engaging founders, investors, and philanthropists Extreme ownership + bias to action; you default to getting it done yourself if needed Obsessed with impact— you\'ve volunteered or invested in health/sustainability causes Based in (or willing to relocate to) Austin, TX, and excited about in-person collaboration 4–5 days/week Nice-to-Haves Experience in health & wellness tech, CPG, digital marketing, food/ag, or mental health Previously a founder, early employee (#1–20), or worked inside a top accelerator/incubator Equity $2,000 annual wellness stipend Daily farm-to-table lunch Unlimited PTO State-of-the-art office on South Congress with an exceptional community of founders and investors Direct exposure to Ultranative’s network of world-class operators, scientists, and capital partners How to Apply Interested candidates should submit an application through the link below: Questions? Email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Ultranative