Co-founder Beverage Development

Company Description Mindful Drinks is pioneering the world’s first patent-pending beverages made entirely from 100% spent coffee grounds, transforming waste into innovative consumer products. The company focuses on sustainability, circular economy principles, and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Mindful Drinks aims to create flavorful, functional beverages while reducing the environmental footprint of traditional coffee consumption. Joining the team means contributing to a mission-driven brand at the intersection of food innovation, sustainability, and conscious lifestyle choices.Role Description The Co-founder Beverage Development role is a hybrid, on-site position based in Singapore. This role involves leading end-to-end beverage product development, including concept ideation, formulation, testing, and refinement using spent coffee grounds as the core ingredient. The Co-founder will coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers, oversee quality control, and ensure compliance with relevant food safety and regulatory standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and consumer research, iterating on recipes based on feedback, optimizing production processes, and collaborating on brand positioning and go-to-market strategies. The Co-founder will work closely with other founding members to shape the company’s vision, secure partnerships, and support fundraising and business development activities.QualificationsStrong analytical skills and research capabilities to guide product development, consumer insights, and market validation.Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and clear documentation of processes.Sales and marketing abilities to help position the brand, support customer acquisition, and contribute to growth strategies.Experience or strong interest in beverage formulation, food science, or R&D, ideally within consumer packaged goods or F&B.Understanding of sustainability principles, circular economy, and environmentally responsible production practices.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, take initiative, and make data-informed decisions.Comfort with on-site lab and production work, including hands-on testing, tasting, and process optimization.Relevant degree in food science, chemistry, engineering, business, or a related field is beneficial, but equivalent practical experience is also valued.