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The Role

We’re looking for a founder-type leader who thrives in zero-to-one environments and is passionate about transforming the future of education through technology. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a venture-scale business with an established technical platform and traction.

As CEO, You Will:

• Own and drive company strategy
• Play a key role in investor outreach and close our next round of financing (Series A)
• Build out a strong go-to-market function (sales, marketing, partnerships)
• Serve as the face of the company to institutions, press, and the broader EdTech community
• Collaborate closely with the founding technical team and board

Who We Are

OptN is an AI-driven EdTech startup revolutionizing how universities connect with high school students—before they apply. Our platform, joinoptn.com, is live with a number of partner institutions and over 20,000 students, helping enrollment teams identify, engage, and convert prospective students with personalized outreach, predictive analytics, and mobile-first experiences.

What We Offer

• Founding-level equity stake
• A built product with real users and early institutional revenue
• Complete technical leadership and engineering support
• Opportunity to build your own team as we scale
• Mission-driven work that meaningfully improves access to higher education

Job Skills

• Experience as a founder, co-founder, GM, or growth-stage operator in a tech or EdTech startup
• Understanding of the higher education buyer journey, especially in admissions or enrollment
• Raised or helped raise venture capital and are eager to do it again
• Obsession with product-market fit, unit economics, and customer love
• Comfortable with equity-forward compensation while building value

Benefits

• Generous Equity
• Flexible Hours
• Founding Opportunity