CEO and Co-Founder, RIOS

What we need  We are seeking a CEO and Co-Founder to take RIOS to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to partner with a venture builder and to lead a company by guiding it through the funding and commercialization stages.
As CEO, you will be a driving force behind the company, teaming with your co-founder and CTO. You will be responsible for shaping and executing its business strategy, obtaining customers, securing investment, and assembling a high-performing team. You will work closely with R-LABS, our venture-building partner, and an experienced network of investors, industry experts, and real estate professionals. During the venture validation phase, the CEO & Co-Founder will be engaged in an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) capacity and will not be an employee of R-LABS.
This job posting is for existing vacancy.
This role will be primarily based in Toronto, with regular collaboration at the R-LABS downtown office.
This is a hybrid role.
Who you are  You are an accomplished, strategic leader and an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of successfully building and exiting a startup. You have successfully raised capital, secured investors, secured customers, and built partnerships, demonstrating the ability to scale a business from concept to profitability.
As a founder and leader, you have experience in making strategic decisions that propel business growth and innovation. You excel in articulating a vision, motivating teams, and fostering collaborative environments. Your approach combines meticulous planning with the ability to execute strategies effectively to meet goals and objectives.
Ideally, you have subject matter experience in new development workflows and project financing. You have a strong network in the space, with established relationships among developers, lenders, warranty providers, and regulatory bodies, and leading real estate data or software providers.
Above all, you are passionate about building Canada’s development industry information and workflow utility, powering decisions for every institution that builds, finances, insures, or sells homes. You are excited by the opportunity to solve industry-wide challenges and build a transformative solution.

What’s in it for you:

Purpose and impact. This is a rare opportunity to lead a startup in the pilot stage in an industry primed for disruption and an ecosystem primed for growth. RIOS combines real estate, financial, and data science expertise to build the trusted information and workflow layer for Canada’s new development market, enabling better risk management, stronger projects, and a more transparent path to home ownership.
Equity and compensation. As a Co-Founder, you will receive equity ownership through founders’ shares, ensuring that your contributions are directly tied to the success of the company. Following incorporation, CEO compensation will be determined by the company and its board, in line with market norms.
Support and stability. While this is a startup environment, you will not be building alone. You will have the backing of R-LABS, an established venture-building team specializing in real estate innovation, and access to strategic resources.
As CEO & Co-Founder, you will:
Validate and scale the business.  You will lead market validation, refine the business model, and drive customer and investor acquisition.
Secure capital for growth.  Working alongside R-LABS' MD, Capital and Corporate Development, you will develop and execute a fundraising strategy, establish strong relationships with investors, and ensure the company is financially positioned for long-term success.
Build a high-performing team.  You will recruit and oversee top talent, including software engineers, sales professionals, and strategic partners, to bring the platform to market.
Develop and strengthen industry partnerships.  You will establish and nurture key relationships with developers, lenders, and warranty providers, ensuring RIOS is at the forefront of new development innovation.
Drive market expansion.  You will shape the growth of the RIOS business, securing customers and ensuring it scales effectively.
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