CEO | Persuasive
HybridUtrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Evaluate business model options and develop a 12- to 24-month go-to-market execution plan for Europe with US expansion. Secure €1 to 2M in the next funding round through active outreach to angels, corporate VCs, and strategic partners. Represent the company externally with clinicians, partners, and investors while preparing for first commercialization. Drive fundraising efforts by engaging suitable investors and removing adoption barriers through direct customer engagement. Lead a small team by setting clear priorities and eliminating non-essential activity. Fully dedicated to fundraising and commercial strategy as the founding CEO transitions to a dedicated CTO role.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated success raising from angels, corporate VCs, and grant or foundation sources in medtech or IVD
- Existing warm investor network in the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany
- Senior leadership experience in In-Vitro-Diagnostics / biomarker detection technology / clinical laboratory
- Experience in a start-up/scale-up environment
- Experience shaping go-to-market strategies, pricing, and commercial models for innovative medical products
- Experience working across European markets
- Strong commercial judgment, resilience, and decisiveness
- Genuine motivation to improve outcomes for chest pain patients
Desired Qualifications
- Experience and network in the Cardiology / Cardiovascular space
- Exposure to the US market
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