Founding CEO | Enterprise Cybersecurity SaaS Venture

Founding CEO | Enterprise Cybersecurity SaaS VentureLondon | Hybrid £125,000 to £150,000 base + 20% fully diluted equityAn opportunity to become the Founding CEO of an early stage enterprise cybersecurity company, backed by an established UK venture building and investment platform.The venture is developing a new approach to a significant challenge within enterprise cybersecurity. The initial product has been built, the problem has been validated through engagement with senior security leaders, and several enterprise design partners are already involved.The technical foundation is in place, with an experienced technical cofounder leading engineering and architecture.We are now looking for a commercially capable cybersecurity product leader to help shape the business, take the product to market and build the company from its earliest stages.This is a genuine founding opportunity, with meaningful equity and the chance to influence the direction of the business from the outset.The opportunityWorking closely with the technical cofounder and venture building team, you will take ownership of the company's strategic, product and commercial direction.Your initial priorities will include:Product strategy and market validation: Work with enterprise customers and design partners to refine the proposition, identify the most valuable use cases and shape product priorities and the roadmap alongside the technical cofounder.Early commercial traction: Personally develop relationships with senior enterprise security buyers, convert design partner engagement into paying customers and establish the foundations of a repeatable commercial model.Company building: Establish the business strategy, operating model, culture and early team, taking the venture through incorporation, launch and its next stages of growth.Fundraising and investor engagement: Work with the venture's backers to develop the investment proposition, support fundraising and build a compelling growth strategy.Market positioning: Define how the product is positioned within the cybersecurity landscape, including its ideal customers, differentiation, pricing and routes to market.You will have access to an established network of senior cybersecurity executives, enterprise design partners, experienced venture builders and investors.About youWe are particularly interested in individuals who have combined cybersecurity product experience with the ability to build and commercialise businesses.Essential experienceAt least five years of meaningful experience within the cybersecurity industry, ideally enterprise cybersecurity software.Previous experience as a Founder, Cofounder or C-suite executive within a product based business.A strong understanding of how cybersecurity products are developed, positioned and brought to market, with demonstrable involvement in product strategy and direction.Experience building businesses, products or new propositions at an early stage, ideally from initial validation through to commercial adoption.The commercial credibility and confidence to engage senior enterprise security decision makers, develop customer relationships and personally secure early business.The ability to work effectively alongside a technical cofounder, balancing product vision, market requirements and commercial priorities.Particularly relevant experienceIdentity and access management, identity security, cloud security, security posture management or related enterprise cybersecurity categories.Taking a cybersecurity product from concept or MVP through early customer adoption and revenue.Building or leading a venture through seed or Series A funding.Experience working with CISOs and senior security leaders within large or regulated organisations.Familiarity with the Microsoft security ecosystem.We are open to established founders and CEOs, as well as senior product or business leaders who have already operated at C-suite level and are ready to take full responsibility for a new venture.What matters most is the combination of genuine cybersecurity product expertise, entrepreneurial judgement and the ability to turn a promising product into a commercially successful business.Why consider it?This is an opportunity to join a venture at a particularly interesting point in its development.The initial technical investment has been made, enterprise interest has been established and the business benefits from the financial backing, network and infrastructure of an experienced venture building platform.However, the company remains at a genuinely formative stage.The Founding CEO will have meaningful influence over the product, commercial strategy, founding team and future direction of the business, alongside a substantial equity opportunity.

Location: London, hybrid.

Regular time with the founding team, investors and enterprise customers will be important.Eligibility: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.If you've helped build and commercialise cybersecurity products and are interested in taking the next step into a founding CEO role, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.