WELL LABS is seeking candidate for a Founder- CEO to be the driving force behind our strategic vision, operational execution, and culture. You will lead our company, ensuring that we capitalize on opportunities, navigate challenges with innovative solutions, and consistently meet our goals.
About WELL Labs
WELL Labs is at the forefront of driving sustainable innovation across rural India. We are building a consortium-led initiative called Green Rural Economy (GRE) to empower development practitioners with the tools, information, and services needed to implement impactful solutions at scale. As our Founder-CEO, you will be the visionary leader steering this initiative, turning potential into measurable success.
Eligibility
- Proven experience as a CEO or in a senior managerial position within the technology sector, preferably with experience in platform development.
- Minimum 8 years of work experience across strategy consulting, policy or corporate leadership.
- Strong leadership skills, with a track record of leading companies through growth and change.
- Exceptional ability to think strategically and analytically, with a solid understanding of business functions such as marketing, sales, finance, and HR.
- Experience in fundraising and investor relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- Resilient and adaptable, with a proven ability to thrive in unstructured environments and resolve complex problems.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, or relevant field; MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the company’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. Lead from the front in an unstructured environment, adapting strategies as necessary to meet evolving market demands.
- Fundraising: Raise funds from philanthropists and foundations to establish GRE as a Section 8 company, ensuring the financial resources needed to drive the initiative forward.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across all aspects of the business. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of best practices.
- Innovation and Growth: Foster a culture of innovation that encourages problem solving and experimentation. Identify new market opportunities, spearhead product development initiatives, and lead the company through scaling operations.
- Financial Management: Ensure the company’s financial health by managing budgets, forecasts, investments, and capital raises. Make data-driven decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, board members, investors, partners, and customers. Represent the company in all stakeholder communications, enhancing the company’s public image and stakeholder relations.
- Culture and Team Leadership: Cultivate a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative company culture. Attract, retain, and develop top talent, providing leadership and direction to ensure the team is motivated and aligned with the company’s goals.
Why Join WELL Labs?
- Make an Impact: Lead an initiative that directly contributes to sustainable development in rural India.
- Innovate and Grow: Be at the forefront of technological and social innovation, driving change in the rural economy.
- Leadership Opportunity: Shape the future of WELL Labs and the Green Rural Economy initiative as a key decision-maker.
Apply Now: Ready to lead WELL Labs into the future? Apply today to join us in creating a sustainable and innovative rural economy in India.
