CTO Co-Founder (Equity-no salary)

Tasks

HOPn UG is looking for a highly committed CTO Co-Founder to join immediately and lead the companys technology vision product development and technical execution.

This is a remote unpaid equity-based co-founder role with 15%25% equity depending on experience execution ability leadership capacity technical strength and long-term commitment. There is no immediate salary until HOPn secures funding revenue grants or investment.

The CTO Co-Founder will play a central role in shaping the future of HOPn as an international multidisciplinary organization. This person will lead the development and execution of the companys technology strategy oversee software and product development design IT architecture and drive innovation through practical technical implementation.

This role requires someone who can work independently move fast solve problems build MVPs and demos quickly lead teams and help connect technology execution with business growth.

The ideal candidate must be available to focus 100% on HOPn and should not be committed to another job startup or major project.

Requirements

The CTO Co-Founder will:

• Lead HOPns technology vision strategy roadmap and execution.
• Design and oversee IT architecture software systems platforms and digital products.
• Build MVPs demos prototypes and scalable product features quickly.
• Lead software development and product development across multiple HOPn projects.
• Work hands-on with PHP Python frontend technologies Flutter APIs cloud tools and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Use modern AI tools and vibe coding methods to accelerate development and implementation.
• Define technical priorities and convert business ideas into working technology solutions.
• Manage mentor and support current technical team members.
• Hire organize and lead future developers designers engineers and technical contributors.
• Oversee cross-functional technical projects and ensure efficient delivery.
• Support investor conversations technical due diligence grant applications and grant proposal writing.
• Help prepare technical sections of pitch decks investor materials partnership proposals and funding applications.
• Speak with customers partners users and stakeholders to understand needs and translate feedback into product improvements.
• Drive innovation using AI cloud computing automation APIs and emerging technologies.
• Solve technical problems quickly and create practical solutions under startup conditions.
• Ensure systems are functional efficient secure scalable and aligned with HOPns long-term goals.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong expertise in software development and product development.
• Strong skills in IT strategy architecture and technical roadmap planning.
• Hands-on ability with PHP Python frontend development Flutter APIs AI tools and cloud-based systems.
• Ability to build quick MVPs demos prototypes and production-ready solutions.
• Experience leading technical projects from concept to implementation.
• Project management skills to oversee multiple cross-functional initiatives efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute strategically to the companys broader vision.
• Experience with startups entrepreneurship or equity-based roles.
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with customers investors partners and team members.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI cloud computing cybersecurity automation and digital platforms.
• Ability to work independently make decisions and execute without waiting for detailed instructions.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Required Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Ready to start immediately.
• Able to commit full-time and focus 100% on HOPn.
• Comfortable working without immediate salary in exchange for equity.
• Entrepreneurial disciplined and highly self-motivated.
• Passionate about building something meaningful and scalable.
• Capable of leading people projects and technical execution.
• Practical resourceful and solution-oriented.
• Strong in communication and collaboration.
• Comfortable working remotely with an international team.
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining execution quality.
• Comfortable with startup uncertainty fast iteration and high ownership.

Compensation

This is an unpaid equity-based CTO Co-Founder role until HOPn UG secures funding revenue grants or investment.

The CTO Co-Founder will receive 15%25% equity in HOPn UG depending on:

• Technical experience
• Startup experience
• Execution ability
• Leadership capacity
• Full-time availability
• Strategic contribution
• Long-term commitment
• Ability to build lead and scale the technology side of the company

Equity will be subject to a standard vesting agreement typically 4 years vesting with a 1-year cliff to protect the company and ensure long-term commitment from all co-founders.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal CTO Co-Founder is a hands-on technical leader who can take HOPns vision turn it into a clear technical roadmap build the first versions fast lead current and future team members communicate with customers and investors and help grow HOPn into a strong international company.

This is not only a technical management role. It is a builder strategist co-founder and execution role for someone ready to take ownership and help create something significant.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your background and startup experience
• Links to products apps platforms GitHub demos or technical work you have built
• Technologies you are strongest in
• Your experience with AI tools cloud systems APIs and product development
• Your availability and ability to start immediately
• Confirmation that you can commit full-time to HOPn
• Your expected equity range
• Why you want to join HOPn UG as CTO Co-Founder

Employment Type : Employee
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1