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Founder in Residence — PowerOpsHQBuild and Lead a Renewable-Energy Operations CompanyLocation: Princeton, New JerseyProgram: Full-time, 90-day in-person Founder ResidencyFocus: Sales, business development and company leadershipWork Authorization: Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States. A Foundery does not provide visa sponsorship.The OpportunityA Foundery is looking for a commercially driven founder to launch and lead PowerOpsHQ, one of our portfolio companies.PowerOpsHQ is a managed Remote Operations Center for solar and wind assets. It combines proven monitoring technology with a human operations team to turn raw alarms and operating data into clear, dispatch-ready actions.The underlying technology has already been used across more than 8 GW of renewable-energy assets worldwide.You will not need to build the technology or operations infrastructure. A Foundery and its venture partners provide the technology, integrations, delivery team and back-office support.Your job is to win customers, build revenue and lead the company.Your 90-Day MissionYour primary objective is simple:Win PowerOpsHQ’s first paying customer and establish a repeatable path to revenue.You will:Speak directly with renewable-energy operators and asset owners.Identify the strongest customer problems and market segments.Refine the offering, pricing and go-to-market strategy.Build a qualified sales pipeline.Lead sales meetings, demonstrations and proposals.Close the first paid pilot or customer.Build industry partnerships and customer relationships.Develop PowerOpsHQ into an independent operating company.This is a founder-led sales opportunity—not a software-development position.Who We’re Looking ForWe are looking for someone with a strong background in:B2B or enterprise sales.Business development.Strategic partnerships.Commercial leadership.Founder-led or early-stage sales.Renewable energy, energy services or managed operations.Renewable-energy experience is valuable, but exceptional commercial candidates from related industries are also encouraged to apply.You do not need to be a software engineer. You must be comfortable learning a technical industry and selling a technology-enabled service to sophisticated customers.You may be a strong fit if you:Think and act like an owner.Can build a sales pipeline from zero.Are comfortable selling without an established brand.Build trust with customers.Learn quickly and execute consistently.Accept direct accountability for revenue.Can work effectively with technology and operations teams.Want to build and lead a company—not simply hold a sales position.What A Foundery ProvidesWhile you focus on customers and growth, A Foundery provides:Proven technology and integration support.Human operational delivery capabilities.Early-stage venture funding.Sales, marketing and business-building support.HR, recruiting, accounting and legal coordination.Business systems, workflows and playbooks.Professional office space in Princeton.Weekly founder reviews, coaching and strategic guidance.Access to experienced entrepreneurs and industry advisors.We remove operational friction so you can focus on what only the founder can do: win customers and build the company.Founder ResidencyThe Founder Residency is a full-time, 90-day program conducted in person in Princeton, New Jersey. The residency operates under a consulting agreement. During the program, founders may receive:Up to $11,000 in Founder Residency Support to help offset eligible relocation and residency-related expenses.Access to the PowerOpsHQ technology and operating foundation.Daily support from A Foundery’s venture-building team.A focused environment designed to help you reach revenue quickly.Success is measured by execution—not attendance.After the ResidencyFounders who successfully complete the residency and achieve agreed milestones may receive an offer to continue leading PowerOpsHQ as a Venture Builder.The opportunity may include:An annual salary of $80,000–$120,000.Performance-based bonuses.Continued venture funding and operational support.Long-term leadership of PowerOpsHQ.The opportunity to earn meaningful equity.Ownership: Earn Up to 45%Our goal is for you to become the long-term leader and meaningful owner of the company you build.As PowerOpsHQ grows, you will have the opportunity to earn increasing equity through measurable performance, leadership and value creation.A founder who leads PowerOpsHQ to $10 million in annual recurring revenue and achieves the agreed milestones may earn up to 45% ownership of the company.We do not measure success by how much of your company we own. We measure success by how much of your company you earn.Equity is subject to agreed milestones, vesting requirements and definitive company agreements.This Is Probably Not for You IfYou want an established sales pipeline handed to you.You prefer managing salespeople rather than personally selling.You are uncomfortable speaking directly with customers.You want to focus primarily on technology development.You avoid accountability for revenue.You want a predictable corporate position.You cannot work in person in Princeton during the residency.Ready to Build?The technology exists.The operational support exists.The market opportunity exists.PowerOpsHQ now needs a commercially exceptional founder who can win customers, create recurring revenue and lead the company from zero to scale.Apply today to become the Founder in Residence leading PowerOpsHQ.