Chief Executive Officer

About the CompanyHigh-Growth Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brand | Los Angeles (preferred) | Full-TimeA premium, better-for-you beverage brand in the fast-growing alcohol-alternative categoryAbout $10M in revenue, with national distribution through leading natural and mass retailersA strong direct-to-consumer channel, about 30% of revenueA lean, hard-working team of 11Preparing for its Series AAbout the RoleFOUND is partnering with a founder-led, venture-backed beverage brand on a confidential search for its next Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare chance to lead a beloved, culturally relevant brand through its next stage of growth. You’ll partner with the founder and board to set the long-term vision and take the business from $10M to $30M and beyond.ResponsibilitiesOwn company strategy and lead the business toward $30M+ in revenueLead the Series A raise alongside the founder and boardScale wholesale by deepening key national retail partnerships and opening major grocery accountsKeep growing DTC as a strategic, profitable channelBuild and lead a high-performing team and a culture of accountabilityBring operating discipline to margins, forecasting, supply chain and executionQualificationsSenior leadership experience in beverage: alcohol, functional or non-alcoholic (typically 12+ years)Required SkillsA proven record of scaling a high-growth beverage brand to $30M+ in revenue (an exit is a strong plus)Either a sales-led background or deep operating experienceHands-on experience growing wholesale and retail key accounts across natural and conventional groceryStrong understanding of beverage DTC and ecommerceA startup mindset: scrappy, agile and resourceful, with experience building from small teams, not only running large corporate budgetsA history of building and growing teams and cultureExperience working alongside high-profile founders or brand partners (a plus)Based in Los Angeles or willing to relocatePreferred SkillsAn exit is a strong plusExperience working alongside high-profile founders or brand partners (a plus)Pay range and compensation packageBase salary of $275K–$375KPerformance bonusMeaningful equity