What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Executive Officer position at Stealth Startup?
Overview
We are seeking a strategic, visionary, and execution-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company’s overall direction, growth, and success. The CEO will be responsible for setting the vision, driving business performance, building a strong leadership team, and ensuring long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and long-term strategy
- Drive overall business growth, profitability, and market expansion
- Build, lead, and mentor the executive leadership team (CTO, VP Product, VP Sales, etc.)
- Make high-level strategic decisions on operations, investments, and partnerships
- Represent the company to investors, board members, customers, and external stakeholders
- Lead fundraising efforts, investor relations, and capital allocation
- Ensure organizational alignment across all functions
- Establish company culture, values, and leadership principles
- Monitor performance metrics and ensure execution against goals
- Identify new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage
Requirements
- 15 years of leadership experience, with prior executive-level roles
- Proven track record of scaling a company or business unit
- Strong business acumen across product, technology, and go-to-market functions
- Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and board management
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams
- Exceptional communication, decision-making, and leadership skills
Nice to Have
- Prior experience as a CEO or Founder
- Experience in high-growth or startup environments
- Background in SaaS, AI/ML, or technology-driven companies
- MBA or advanced business/technical degree