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ENTREPRENEURIAL CEO / PARTNERSHIP INVESTOR (MANAGEMENT BUY-IN)

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<p>As <strong>CEO and Co-Founder</strong>, you will lead GovConnect’s <strong>strategy, operations, market positioning, and growth</strong>, transforming a strong product foundation into a <strong>scalable and widely adopted GovTech solution</strong>.</p><p>You will work closely with the founding team and the broader LetShare Group to align <strong>product direction, commercial strategy, and organizational growth</strong>, while maintaining GovConnect’s clear and dedicated focus on <strong>public-sector needs, procurement realities, and institutional adoption</strong>.</p><p>This role requires a founder mindset, strong execution capability, and a long-term commitment to building a serious, enterprise-grade company.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Define and own GovConnect’s vision, mission, and long-term growth strategy</li><li>Position GovConnect as a trusted solution within the government and public-sector ecosystem</li></ul><p><strong>Business Development &amp; Go-to-Market</strong></p><ul><li>Lead public-sector sales strategy, pilot programs, and institutional partnerships</li><li>Navigate procurement processes, stakeholder alignment, and long sales cycles</li><li>Build strategic relationships with government entities, agencies, and municipalities</li></ul><p><strong>Product &amp; Platform Direction</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with product and technology teams to ensure the platform evolves in line with real institutional needs</li><li>Balance innovation with reliability, security, and enterprise-grade delivery</li></ul><p><strong>Operations &amp; Financial Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations, budgeting, and performance tracking</li><li>Ensure sustainable financial planning and scalable operating models</li></ul><p><strong>Team &amp; Representation</strong></p><ul><li>Build and lead the leadership team as the company grows</li><li>Represent GovConnect and the LetShare Group with partners, institutions, and investors</li></ul> <p>You are a <strong>founder-level leader</strong> with experience building or scaling <strong>B2B, GovTech, or enterprise SaaS companies</strong>. You are comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and working closely with institutional stakeholders.</p><p>You bring:</p><ul><li>Languages: <strong>fluent English</strong></li><li>Proven experience in business leadership, growth, or commercial strategy</li><li>Understanding of public-sector or enterprise procurement environments</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A pragmatic, execution-driven mindset with long-term vision</li><li>Willingness to take ownership and accountability at company level</li></ul><p>You do not need to be hands-on technical, but you must be comfortable leading a <strong>technology-driven organization</strong>.</p><p><strong>Management Buy-In &amp; Compensation</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Management buy-in required</strong>, <strong>secure an&#xa0;equity stake</strong>, reflecting the co-founder nature of the role</li><li>Buy-in amount and equity structure to be discussed transparently during the process</li><li>Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation</li><li>Competitive compensation structure based on experience and contribution</li><li>Performance-based incentives linked to company growth milestones</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Join GovConnect</strong></p><p>GovConnect addresses a <strong>real and persistent operational challenge</strong> faced by government organizations: managing facilities, meetings, and shared resources efficiently and transparently at scale.</p><p>As CEO and Co-Founder, you will have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Lead a GovTech platform with measurable impact for public institutions</li><li>Build a durable, enterprise-grade company within the LetShare Group ecosystem</li><li>Combine entrepreneurial ownership with long-term institutional relevance</li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you are an entrepreneurial leader seeking a <strong>CEO Co-Founder role with real ownership</strong>, and you are motivated by building a scalable GovTech company with long-term impact, we would be pleased to hear from you.</p>