As the Founding Launch Lead, you will spearhead the expansion of a next-generation hospitality platform. You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of new market entries, managing physical logistics, and building local operations from scratch. This high-impact role requires an entrepreneurial spirit to scale a disruptive brand across major urban centers.
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Founding Launch Lead at well-funded hospitality tech startup
Are you a zero-to-one operator ready to build the future of hospitality? We are looking for a Founding Launch Lead to spearhead national expansion for a well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs. You will own the entire launch lifecycle, building local teams and operational systems from the ground up as we scale into new markets. If you thrive on high autonomy, complex logistics, and the chance to join a founding team during a period of explosive growth, this is the career-defining opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
well-funded hospitality tech startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Lead the end-to-end launch process for new locations, from initial site preparation to first guest check-in.
- Recruit, train, and manage distributed local teams to ensure high-quality service standards and operational excellence.
- Develop and refine the company’s internal "launch playbook" to enable faster and more efficient geographic expansion.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience in high-growth operations or "launcher" roles at a successful startup or scale-up.
- Exceptional project management skills with the ability to navigate complex logistics and physical site deployments.
- A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with the willingness to travel frequently to oversee new market openings.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Opportunity to join as a founding team member and shape the operational DNA of a rapidly scaling business.
- Backed by top-tier VCs with a proven model that is disrupting a traditional multibillion-dollar industry.
- High autonomy role where you will directly influence the company’s growth trajectory through successful market launches.
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