Hey there! We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to develop a web-based prototype app that we can use to get traction. You would be coming in at ground zero as the 3rd employee with a lot of room to grow, have input and share a stake (equity) in future success of our startup.

You are not afraid to put in the extra hours, have a flair for AI and Machine Learning, iOS and are able to find creative ways to solve issues. We need someone who lives and breathes tech, loves to stay ahead of the curve, and knows how to make our app stand out in a sea of competitors.

As our CTO, you'll be the brains behind our technology stack, to build and maintain a top-notch application that delivers a fantastic user experience that our users will love. You'll work closely with our CEO and CMO, ensuring that our app remains at the forefront of the industry.

Our startup is all about making social media fun and engaging while helping you find inspiration for the coolest and trendiest experiences and spots. And we need a talented CTO to help us take our platform to the next level.

Your Tasks:

• The first months (before pre-SEED round is raised):

  • Your main goal will be to develop a web-based app that we can use to validate our idea (proof-of-traction). This case will be used to re-ignite our established discussions with venture capitals and business angels.

• Once pre-SEED / SEED round is raised:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives

  • Manage and mentor a team of future developers, providing technical guidance, support, and feedback to ensure that they are working efficiently and effectively

  • Work closely with the CEO, CMO and other stakeholders to define and prioritize product features and functionality, ensuring that we deliver the best-in-class user experience

  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices, and leverage that knowledge to drive innovation and competitive differentiation (AI, Machine Learning for SoMe)

  • Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our platform by implementing best practices in cloud-based infrastructure and database management

  • Oversee the design and development of our front-end user interface and APIs, ensuring that they are intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing

  • Collaborate with future cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and customer success, to drive user acquisition and retention, and to collect feedback and insights that inform product development

Ideal Candidate (but not limited to):

• An IT student or graduate not afraid to put in the extra time developing the prototype.

• Experience in mobile application development, with a focus on modern front-end frameworks and APIs

• Good to have experience managing and mentoring a team of developers, including recruiting, performance management, and coaching (for later growth stages)

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges

• Good to have experience with cloud-based infrastructure and database management, and an understanding of data security and privacy regulations

• A desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment where things can change quickly and adaptability is key

• As long as you are good at coding and social skills, we believe the rest can be learned along the way :)

Benefits:

• A generous equity package

• Flexible and remote work (prefer Copenhagen based)

• Regular team meetings and activities, ie. get togethers

• A dynamic and supportive company culture, where we work hard and play hard!

Good to know facts!

• How far along are we? We have validated the market with "field research", created an app mock-up and value proposition, built a business plan, investor pitch deck, researched IT partners and their quotes, reviewed strategic partners and engaged with investors.

• How long have we been working on this? Over the past year, we've poured our dedication and energy into our startup, juggling it as a side hustle alongside our other commitments, we are not afraid to do the extra hours or sacrifice the weekends, we have done the homework and we have a clear path to turn this into a full-time job.

• Who are the co-founders? The CEO has finance and project management expertise, and our CMO's background is in marketing, design, and CPG development.  Our CEO has worked with multi-million-dollar projects (with +50 people) in the largest Nordic banks and founded successful student organizations, and startups. While our CMO offers a creative and entrepreneurial edge, having co-founded a successful design agency and worked extensively as the head of marketing for a handful of startups, primarily in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where he helped raise funding from ground zero past Series A.

• What about the future (app) tech? The app will use real-time crowdsourced data (similar to Waze app) with extremely accurate user reports, where we track anonymous GPS activity and user check-ins with their mood on certain locations. It makes FindSpot gain a unique competitive advantage with data nowhere else found on the internet. AI & Machine Learning is at the core powering everything we do. We expect to have a very light version with only main functions to start with (until we get external IT partners to do the heavy lifting).

• Are people using our app? Not yet. We need to build a light version of the MVP to prove traction, that's where you come in.

• Is the CTO expected to work full-time? No. This is a side hustle until we can raise capital (somewhere in 2024).

• How we work? We have weekly catch-ups with daily chats circulating in the background. Each of us champion our own projects and deadlines to achieve certain goals, we plan in advance and work to make them happen - motivation is a key aspect in it!

You will join the CEO and CMO to build a great product that strives to have the ambition of becoming the next big SoMe app for discovering new adventures and experiences. We are serious and dedicated to getting the MVP off the ground (with you driving it at the center) and skyrocket with backed funding once ready. The founding team has a long history of experience in building and scaling startups, we are in our 30s and we want you to join our duo to build something great.

If you're excited about this opportunity to build an amazing platform that will transform the way people engage in finding spots, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's make some magic happen!