About

We are looking for a founder-type leader to build and lead a new joint venture deploying a proven cleantech solution in the built environment.

This is a Managing Director role with co-founder-level responsibility and upside. You will take full ownership of developing the venture in your market — from commercial traction to team building — while building on an already validated, revenue-generating business model.

The joint venture is developed in partnership with One Planet Studio and established technology partners, providing access to a proven solution, strategic support, and structured financing to enable deployment and growth.

Your role is to translate this into a successful local business and establish a leading position in the market.

Your Responsibilities

You will have end-to-end ownership of the venture across commercial, operational, and strategic domains:

Venture Building & Strategy

• Translate a proven international model into a scalable local business.
• Adapt the value proposition to market needs and customer feedback.
• Identify growth opportunities and expansion pathways.
• Build a strong and defensible market position.

Team & Leadership

• Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing local team.
• Define roles, KPIs, and performance management systems.
• Foster a culture of ownership, execution, and impact.

Finance & Fundraising

• Support and lead fundraising efforts with business angels, strategic investors, and partners.
• Develop financial models and multi-year business plans.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Work closely with One Planet Studio and financial stakeholders.

Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the early stages.
• Build scalable processes and operational structures.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of products and services.
• Coordinate with technology and industrial partners.

Legal & Governance

• Support the structuring of the joint venture.
• Oversee key contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations.

What You Bring

We are looking for a builder with commercial drive — someone who combines entrepreneurial ownership with execution power.

Experience

• 4–8+ years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or startup environments.
• Proven track record in building or scaling a business, unit, or market.
• Experience in B2B environments (cleantech, industrial, energy, mobility, construction, or related sectors is a strong plus).
• Experience with fundraising or investor interactions is a plus.

Entrepreneurial Profile

• Founder mindset – you take ownership, make decisions, and drive outcomes.
• Commercial instinct – you know how to generate revenue and close deals.
• Hands-on execution – you are pragmatic and get things done.
• Resilient and adaptable – you are comfortable operating in uncertainty.
• Strong communicator – able to engage customers, partners, and investors.
• Mission-driven – motivated to accelerate decarbonization of the built environment.

Other

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to build and lead a company with strong backing:

• A co-founder-level role in a new joint venture.
• Access to a proven business model and international partners.
• Support from One Planet Studio in strategy, finance, and venture building.
• Access to a strong network of investors, industry leaders, and experts.
• Initial funding support and assistance in raising additional capital.
• Competitive compensation (mix of fixed + variable).
• Significant equity / stock options with clear upside potential.

Interested?

Apply by sending your CV and a short motivation to hello@one-planet-studio.com, mentioning:

“Joint Venture Managing Director Application”