Co Founder & CEO l Food Health & Wellness Ecosystems l Startup l Idea Stage
NutriGets · Greater Kolkata Area
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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.