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Co Founder & CEO l Food Health & Wellness Ecosystems l Startup

NutriGets · Greater Kolkata Area

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Location: Kolkata (on-ground involvement required).Type: Full-Time, Founding Leadership Role.Role OverviewThis is NOT a typical CEO role.

As Co-Founder & CEO, you will be the strategic and operational leader responsible for shaping and driving the organization forward. This role demands a passionate entrepreneur who thrives in startup environments, takes ownership end-to-end, and is eager to build something meaningful from the ground up.This is a full-time, onsite role in Kolkata, not an advisory position. You will work closely with co-founders and stakeholders to translate vision into impact.Who can avoid* People looking for a structured corporate role.* Strategy only professionals.* Those expecting high fixed salaries from Day one.* This is a full-time, onsite role in Kolkata.* We are looking for a true co-founder, not an employee with a title.Key ResponsibilitiesVision, Strategy & Roadmap:✳️ Define and execute the company’s long-term vision across multiple verticals including technology platforms, consumer products, and supply-chain driven businesses.✳️ Design a phased expansion strategy — prioritizing focus, validation, and scalability at each stage.✳️ Balance short-term execution with long-term ecosystem building.Business Building & Execution✳️ Lead the company from idea stage to launch, growth, and expansion.✳️ Own the development of business models, revenue strategies, pricing, and unit economics across verticals.✳️ Ensure strong execution discipline while operating in high-ambiguity environments.Operations & Cross-Functional Leadership✳️ Build and manage operations across technology, product, marketing, supply chain, partnerships, and customer experience.✳️ Establish systems, SOPs, compliance frameworks, and performance metrics.✳️ Oversee execution across both digital platforms and physical operations as the company evolves.Fundraising & Financial Leadership✳️ Lead fundraising strategy across seed, pre-Series, and future rounds.✳️ Manage investor relationships, board communication, and stakeholder alignment.✳️ Own financial planning, capital allocation, cost control, and long-term sustainability.Team Building & Culture✳️ Build a strong founding team and leadership pipeline.✳️ Recruit senior leaders as new verticals are launched.✳️ Create a culture of ownership, accountability, speed, and ethical business practices.Brand, Partnerships & External Leadership✳️ Act as the public face of the company with investors, partners, regulators, and media.✳️ Build strategic partnerships across healthcare, wellness, FMCG, agriculture, and technology ecosystems.✳️ Drive trust, credibility, and long-term brand equity.Who You Are✳️ Someone who has worked in/with startups (FoodTech, D2C, B2B, Ops-heavy models)✳️ A builder who enjoys execution more than just strategy✳️ Comfortable working in uncertainty and solving real-world problems daily✳️ Obsessed with growth, numbers, and getting things done.✳️ Launch and run the first operational unit.✳️ Build the business from 0 → ₹50 lakhs/month.✳️ Handle execution, investors, operations, growth, and team building, etc.✳️ Create a scalable model for expansion.✳️ Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience across startups, scale-ups, or complex businesses.✳️ Proven track record of building and scaling businesses from early stages.✳️ Experience working across Food / Consumer ✳️ Brands, HealthTech & FMCG or Consumer Goods.✳️ Demonstrated experience in P&L ownership, fundraising, and team leadership.Strategic & Execution Skills✳️ Strong ability to think long-term while executing relentlessly in the present.✳️ Deep understanding of consumer behavior, operational complexity, and scalability.✳️ Comfort navigating regulated or semi-regulated sectors.✳️ Ability to prioritize focus while planning for future vertical expansion.Leadership Traits✳️ Founder mindset with extreme ownership.✳️ High resilience, adaptability, and decision-making confidence.✳️ Strong ethical compass and commitment to building trusted brands.✳️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.✳️ Experience launching or managing multi-business or multi-brand organizations.✳️ Exposure to digital health, FoodTech , wellness platforms.✳️ Experience working with institutional investors or venture capital.Why This Role Is Unique✅ Opportunity to co-found and lead a multi-vertical ecosystem, not just a single startup.✅ Permanent equity ownership in a long-term vision.✅ Ability to shape strategy, culture, and impact from day one.✅ Build businesses that intersect technology, health, sustainability, and consumer trust.✅ Long-term wealth creation opportunity.