Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – NaturEligo This is a true co-founder opportunity — ideal for someone driven by impact and ownership. As an early-stage venture, this role is equity-based, which means there will be multiple months without salary initially . In return, you’ll have the chance to help build a company with the potential to become a category leader while driving real change toward more sustainable living. The role is flexible (part-time or full-time). ⸻ Company Description NaturEligo is building the “TripAdvisor + Trustpilot of sustainability” — a platform that empowers health- and sustainability-conscious consumers to make informed choices through a transparent, multi-layer rating system. By aggregating certifications, labels, and verified user and business data, NaturEligo creates a single source of truth for sustainable consumption. At the same time, it enables genuinely sustainable businesses to gain visibility and reach their target audience effectively. Our mission is to accelerate sustainable living by making trustworthy choices visible — and helping people choose nature. ⸻ Role Description This is a technical Co-Founder & CTO role with end-to-end ownership of the technology vision, architecture, and execution of NaturEligo. You will be responsible for building the platform from the ground up — from MVP to scalable product — including the website, mobile app, data infrastructure, and tracking ecosystem. As a co-founder, you will shape the product strategy together with the CEO, make key technology decisions, and play a central role in building a scalable, data-driven platform. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands-on coding skills with strategic thinking, and who thrives in a 0→1 startup environment. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Product & Platform Development Lead the end-to-end development of the NaturEligo platform (web + app) Build and launch a scalable MVP quickly, iterating based on user feedback Define and implement the overall system architecture (frontend, backend, databases) Ensure a high-quality, intuitive, and performant user experience Technical Execution (Hands-On) Write clean, scalable code across the stack (frontend + backend) with the help of AI Set up and manage databases and APIs Build workflows to connect and synchronize data sources (certifications, user data, partner integrations) Implement AI-supported workflows where relevant (e.g. data aggregation, scoring, automation) Tracking & Data Infrastructure Set up web and app tracking systems (user behavior, conversion tracking, attribution) Build a data layer to support analytics, personalization, and monetization Enable data-driven decision-making across product and marketing Scalability & Tech Strategy Design infrastructure that scales with growth (users, data, integrations) Select the right tech stack balancing speed, cost, and scalability Ensure security, reliability, and performance of the platform Co-Founder Responsibilities Contribute to product vision, roadmap, and prioritization Support fundraising efforts (technical roadmap, investor discussions, credibility) Help build and lead the future tech team Collaborate closely on go-to-market strategy and growth ⸻ Compensation & Commitment Equity-based role (Co-Founder level) You will receive shares in NaturEligo upon company incorporation, aligned with your contribution and role as CTO No salary initially — compensation will transition to salary once funding is secured Flexible engagement: part-time or full-time, depending on your availability and situation Opportunity to transition into a full-time paid CTO role post-funding 👉 This role is best suited for someone who is motivated by ownership, long-term upside, and building a meaningful company from the ground up ⸻ Qualifications Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience in full-stack development Proven ability to build and launch web platforms and/or mobile apps Experience with APIs, databases, and data architecture Solid understanding of tracking systems and analytics setup Ability to design scalable system architectures AI & Automation Experience using AI tools to accelerate development Ability to decide when to build vs. leverage existing tools Startup Mindset Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and comfortable with ambiguity Ability to move fast, prioritize, and build lean Strong problem-solving skills with a builder mentality Nice to Have Experience with platforms, marketplaces, or rating systems Background in data-driven or recommendation systems Previous startup or co-founder experience Must Have Interest in sustainability and conscious consumption ⸻ What We Offer True co-founder role with meaningful equity ownership Opportunity to build a category-defining platform in sustainability High level of ownership, autonomy, and impact Flexible, remote-first setup The chance to shape a product with global scalability and real-world impact ⸻ Who You Are You are not just a developer — you are a builder and future CTO who wants to create something from scratch, take ownership, and shape both the technology and the company. You care about impact, scalability, and long-term vision, and you are excited to build a platform that could become the go-to destination for sustainable living worldwide.