CEO-in-Residence - Aviation/Travel Tech Portfolio

Founding CEO: Lead the Next Breakthrough in Aviation/Travel Tech with UP.LabsIf you've built and exited a successful aviation/travel-related SaaS or data-driven company—and are eager to do it again—this is your moment to found something game-changing that includes structural advantages beyond the dreams of most startups.We're looking for a CEO to build and scale an aviation software company from day one, in partnership with our corporate partner, a leading US airline.This is a rare opportunity to lead a venture that starts with:A real industry problem with immediate, measurable valueA committed enterprise customer baseCapital from tier-one VCs (with flexibility to bring your own backers)Full founder equity and support from the UP.Labs platformWhy Build With UP.LabsEnterprise traction from day one. You will be joining a startup team, with a product already in pilot/market, being built by an UP.Labs team of product, go to market, and engineering leaders. You’re solving a problem validated by our corporate partner and the broader ecosystem.Accelerated path to exit. Our portfolio companies are structured to scale fast with capital efficiency—targeting liquidity in 3–4 years.Founder-level equity. A competitive base salary and a meaningful ownership stake from day one.Backed by the best. Work alongside institutional investors, UP.Partners, and top corporate LPs.World-class infrastructure. Tap into product, engineering, legal, recruiting, and GTM support from the UP.Labs operating team.What You’ll BuildYou’ll lead one of the following vertical AI startups (based on final match and interest), each of which is already in motion. There will be an ‘in-residence’ component where you will help shape the opportunity with the ‘problem-hunting’ team as you transition into the CEO role.AI-driven personalization for airlines and hospitality to drive engagement, conversion and lifetime valueAirline network operations platform that predicts, recommends, and automates decisioning to minimize disruptions and delay-related costsIntelligent aircraft leasing solutions to support lessors and lessees by automating maintenance reviews, minimizing lease return costs and giving confidence on new leasesYour RoleYou’ll serve as founding CEO—setting the direction, building the team, and owning outcomes. This is a hands-on role for someone who can go from zero to scale with urgency, clarity, and grit.Responsibilities:Own and drive strategy, operations, and execution—P&L, GTM, and beyondRecruit and lead a top-tier team across engineering, product, and salesTranslate complex aviation/travel problems into world-class softwareBuild deep relationships with customers, particularly inside the corporate partner ecosystemPartner with UP.Labs product and venture teams to unlock value quickly and intentionallyRaise capital, drive growth, and lead the company to exitYou Might Be a Fit If You’ve:Founded or scaled a B2B SaaS, AI or data platform, ideally with airline or overall mobility focusSold into or worked with complex enterprisesBuilt AI/ML-enabled platforms or have a sharp eye for building defensible data moatsClosed enterprise customers and maintained long-term commercial relationshipsLed a company through Series A+ or to a successful exitBuilt and inspired exceptional, diverse teams under pressureLocation: Major Metro Preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18