Co-Founder, CEO (Battery Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Co-Founder, CEO (Battery Manufacturing): Leading the commercialization and industrial scale-up of a novel lithium-ion battery manufacturing platform with an accent on market adoption, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. Focus on building a high-growth climate tech venture, managing complex industrial operations, and driving the transition to sustainable battery production in Europe.

Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Sweden, France, or Germany

Company

hirify.global is a climate tech venture studio that partners with scientists and operators to build companies solving critical climate challenges across energy, industry, and agriculture.

What you will do

• Drive commercialization and market adoption of a cutting-edge battery manufacturing platform.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including venture capital and non-dilutive funding.
• Build and manage the company team, partnerships, and supplier relationships.
• Oversee industrial scale-up and operational strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO to transition from prototype design to real-world performance validation.

Requirements

• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Sweden, France, or Germany.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong motivation to mitigate climate change.
• Demonstrated experience in CEO-level activities or commercialization of early-stage technologies.
• Outstanding communication skills for stakeholder and partner engagement.
• Deep interest in e-mobility and the lithium-ion battery industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and significant share allocation.
• Full-stack support from existing investors and the hirify.global network.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced climate deeptech founders.
• Access to an unparalleled network of industry experts and talent.
• Relocation support to Sweden, France, or Germany.