Commercial Co-Founder in Residence: Zero-Emissions Steel Venture - Remote

Overview

Join us as a commercial co-founder for an early stage zero-emission steel venture. The role will be full-time, with a start date in Q1 2025. Applications from those wishing to work part-time as a technical advisor are also encouraged.

In Short

• Full-time role with a start date in Q1 2025.
• Opportunity for part-time technical advisor applications.
• Seeking experienced industry or start-up deep tech development professionals.
• Work closely with the DSV team and current technical founder.
• Focus on spinning out a new company by the end of Q2 2025.
• Addressing the challenge of zero-emission steel production.
• Engagement with industrial stakeholders and early-stage investors.
• Involvement in techno-economic assessments and customer validation.
• Developing technology roadmaps from prototype to demonstration phase.
• Commercial strategy development for the venture.

Requirements

• Experience in the steel industry or deep tech development.
• Commercial expertise in steelmaking.
• Ability to drive customer discovery and engagement.
• Experience with investor relations and fundraising.
• Technical knowledge in novel steelmaking approaches.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to assess and mitigate commercial risks.
• Experience in developing technology roadmaps.
• Understanding of techno-economic analysis.
• Willingness to work in a startup environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a pioneering venture in zero-emission steel.
• Work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Potential for significant impact on climate change.
• Engagement with cutting-edge technology and research.
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and investors.
• Possibility of equity in the new venture.
• Support for professional development and growth.
• Contribute to a sustainable future.
• Work from anywhere in the world.