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Canada
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Founder, Data Centre Buildout based in Canada.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to launch and build a venture addressing critical infrastructure challenges within the rapidly expanding AI and data centre industries. As Founder and CEO, you will identify major bottlenecks across data centre development, power infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and equipment supply chains. You will turn industry-specific challenges into innovative, technology-driven business solutions with the support of an experienced venture-building team. From validating market opportunities and developing an MVP to securing early customers and raising capital, you will lead the company from concept to launch and beyond. You will work alongside technical, product, design, and go-to-market experts while building your own team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced operator ready to become a venture-backed founder and shape the infrastructure powering the next generation of technology.
Identify and validate high-value business opportunities across data centre construction, industrial manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and infrastructure financing.
Develop and execute a compelling business vision, translating complex industry challenges into scalable technology-enabled solutions.
Lead the creation and launch of a new company, overseeing business strategy, product development, market positioning, and early commercial execution.
Investigate critical infrastructure bottlenecks, including equipment procurement, factory capacity, power availability, permitting, interconnection, and project financing.
Engage with potential customers, industry experts, and stakeholders to validate market needs, define the ideal customer profile (ICP), and identify revenue opportunities.
Work closely with technical, product, design, and go-to-market specialists to develop an MVP and establish product-market fit.
Build and execute a go-to-market strategy focused on acquiring early customers and achieving an initial annual recurring revenue target of $50K–$100K.
Attract, recruit, and lead a high-performing team capable of executing the company's long-term vision.
Develop relationships with investors and strategic partners, leveraging fundraising resources and networks to secure pre-seed, seed, and Series A financing.
Establish the operational foundations required to scale the business, with support across recruitment, finance, legal, business development, and product development.
Proven experience as an early-stage operator, entrepreneur, or business leader, ideally within infrastructure, energy, industrial manufacturing, data centres, or infrastructure finance.
Firsthand understanding of challenges within the infrastructure ecosystem, such as equipment shortages, factory development, power constraints, construction timelines, permitting, or supply chain coordination.
Experience working in relevant environments, including electrical equipment manufacturing, engineering and construction (EPC), utilities, data centre development, heavy-haul logistics, project finance, structured credit, or equipment leasing.
Strong commercial and strategic capabilities, with the ability to identify market opportunities, validate business models, and translate industry expertise into viable products and services.
Demonstrated ability to build, launch, and grow businesses, products, or new initiatives in entrepreneurial or fast-paced environments.
Experience attracting, hiring, and leading high-performing teams, with the ability to inspire people around a shared vision.
Strong understanding of customer discovery, go-to-market strategies, business development, and early-stage revenue generation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, particularly when engaging with customers, investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.
A strong interest in technology and its potential to transform industrial infrastructure and accelerate economic development.
An entrepreneurial mindset, high ownership mentality, resilience, and willingness to navigate uncertainty while building a business from the ground up.
Based in Canada or the United States, with the ability to collaborate effectively across North American time zones.
A genuine ambition to become a venture-backed founder and take full ownership of building and leading a new company.
Initial investment: $250,000 USD in venture funding to support company creation and development.
Fundraising support: Access to an established fundraising playbook, investor networks, and guidance for future seed and Series A rounds.
Business validation: Dedicated validation support, proven methodologies, and industry networks to identify and engage ideal customers.
Product development: Access to technical, design, and product experts to accelerate MVP development and early market traction.
Go-to-market support: Strategic guidance and execution resources to help establish a successful commercial strategy and reach $50K–$100K in ARR.
Operational resources: Access to experienced specialists in recruitment, HR, legal, finance, business design, and growth.
Founder community: Opportunities to connect with experienced mentors, fellow founders, industry experts, and business leaders.
Business perks: Access to more than $100,000 USD worth of business benefits and partner discounts.
Flexible location: Remote opportunity open to candidates based in Canada or the United States.
